Audit Manager | CPA

Create Synergies Inc.; Makati; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Create Synergies Inc. in Makati City is seeking an Internal Audit & Controls Manager to oversee financial and information systems audits, ensuring internal controls operate effectively and regulatory requirements are met.

The role involves leading audit engagements from planning to completion, evaluating internal controls, and presenting clear findings with actionable recommendations. Strong English communication is required; the position is onsite in Makati.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy.
• CPA certification is required.
• Experience with a top-tier external audit firm is preferred.
• Hands-on internal audit experience is essential.
• Exposure to ERP systems is required.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Strong written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Review and audit financial records, statements, and reports for accuracy.
• Assess information systems for data security and storage compliance.
• Evaluate effectiveness of internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Define audit scope and develop annual audit plans.
• Lead audits end-to-end, organize teams, inspect accounts, ensure compliance.
• Manage full audit cycle covering risk, operations, finance, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with departments to verify records and policy adherence.
• Assess assets, inventory, insurance, tax records, and financial instruments.
• Monitor regulatory changes and flag discrepancies to management.
• Draft and present clear audit findings with actionable recommendations.
• Identify control gaps and cost-saving opportunities; propose corrective actions.
• Maintain thorough documentation of audit processes and findings.
• Conduct follow-up audits to verify corrective actions.

Skills

Internal audit experience

ERP systems

MS Office (Excel)

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy

CPA

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

The Internal Audit & Controls Manager will oversee the audit of our financial and information systems. They will ensure that internal controls are working as they should, flag compliance issues before they become problems, and help the organization stay on top of regulatory requirements.

Location: Makati City

Work Setup: Full Onsite

Work Schedule: Dayshift, Monday-Friday

Key Responsibilities

• Review and audit financial records, statements, and reports to ensure accuracy and consistency


• Assess the company's information systems for compliance with data security and storage requirements


• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, policies, and procedures


• Define the scope of internal audits and develop comprehensive annual audit plans


• Lead audit engagements from start to finish — organizing teams, inspecting accounts, checking legal compliance, and verifying financial records


• Manage the full audit cycle covering risk management, operational effectiveness, financial reliability, and regulatory compliance


• Coordinate with other departments to verify records and confirm adherence to company policies


• Assess company assets, inventory, insurance, tax records, and financial instruments to help guide financial policy


• Monitor changes in government financial regulations and immediately flag any discrepancies to management


• Draft and present clear audit findings reports with practical recommendations for improvement


• Identify control gaps and loopholes, and recommend corrective measures and cost-saving opportunities


• Maintain thorough documentation of audit processes and findings


• Conduct follow-up audits to assess whether management's corrective actions have been implemented

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy


• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) — required


• Experience with a top-tier external audit firm — required


• Hands-on internal audit experience — required


• Exposure to ERP systems — required


• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, particularly MS Excel


• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English