Audit Manager: Lead Engagements, Clients & Teams

Limjoco, Lumagui & Co.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Limjoco, Lumagui & Co. is seeking an Audit Manager in the Philippines to oversee a portfolio of audit and assurance engagements, manage client relationships, review work, and resolve accounting and audit matters in line with Philippine auditing standards.

The role emphasizes team development, practice management support, and business development. The position requires 5–8 years of external audit experience, a CPA/ACCA or equivalent, and strong knowledge of local standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance, or related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification such as CPA, ACCA, or equivalent.
• At least five to eight years of relevant external audit experience, including supervisory or managerial experience.
• Experience managing statutory audits of private companies, groups, and other entities.
• Strong working knowledge of Philippine Financial Reporting Standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Experience with group audits, consolidation, and audits involving component auditors would be advantageous.
• Proficiency in audit software and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of audit and assurance engagements from planning through completion.
• Develop appropriate audit strategies and plans based on understanding of client’s business, operations, internal controls, and key risks.
• Ensure engagements are performed in accordance with the Philippine Standards on Auditing and applicable standards, firm methodology, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor engagement progress, budgets, deadlines, staffing, and deliverables.
• Review audit working papers and financial statements to ensure sufficient and appropriate audit evidence.
• Identify significant accounting and audit issues and recommend solutions.
• Ensure significant audit findings are resolved before the audit report is issued.
• Coordinate with component auditors, specialists, internal auditors, and advisers.
• Support the Engagement Partner in forming audit conclusions and finalising audit reports.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients’ management and governance bodies.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations clearly and professionally.
• Manage client expectations and timely submission of information and deliverables.
• Identify opportunities to provide additional services subject to independence requirements.
• Lead, supervise, coach, and motivate audit teams.
• Allocate work based on experience and development needs.
• Provide timely guidance and technical support to team members.
• Review staff performance and provide feedback.
• Participate in recruitment, training and career development.
• Promote a professional, collaborative, and quality-focused environment.
• Ensure compliance with quality management policies and independence procedures.
• Identify engagement risks and escalate significant matters.
• Document professional judgments and conclusions.
• Monitor compliance with client acceptance andDue Diligence requirements.
• Assist with internal and external audit quality reviews and regulatory inspections.
• Keep abreast of developments in auditing and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Audit management

Client relationships

Leadership

Engagement management

Budgeting

Communication

Team development

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy/Finance

CPA or ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Audit software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Limjoco, Lumagui & Co. is seeking an Audit Manager in the Philippines to oversee a portfolio of audit and assurance engagements, manage client relationships, review work, and resolve accounting and audit matters in line with Philippine auditing standards.

The role emphasizes team development, practice management support, and business development. The position requires 5–8 years of external audit experience, a CPA/ACCA or equivalent, and strong knowledge of local standards.