Auditor

CARE PHILIPPINES; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

CARE Philippines is seeking a seasoned audit leader to drive high-impact engagements across international operations. The role emphasizes risk-based auditing, strong internal controls, and collaboration with senior leadership to safeguard assets and drive process improvements.

The ideal candidate will bring 8–10+ years of external audit experience, a CPA license, and the ability to travel up to 60% of the time, shaping audit methodologies and leveraging data analytics to strengthen governance.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of external audit experience with leadership of complex engagements.
• Licensed CPA is required to perform the role.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 60% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk-based audits across domestic and international operations within established timelines.
• Evaluate internal controls, financial processes, operational effectiveness, compliance, and technology-related risks.
• Assess the adequacy of controls that protect organizational assets, data, and resources.
• Conduct reviews of new systems, business processes, and areas of emerging risk.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate audit procedures.
• Leverage data analytics to enhance audit effectiveness and efficiency.

Skills

Risk-based auditing

Internal controls

Financial auditing

Operational reviews

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/IT/Cybersecurity

CPA license

Tools

Audit software

Data analytics tools

Cybersecurity risk assessment tools

Job description

About the Company

CARE Philippines is a leading humanitarian and development organization dedicated to fighting poverty and social injustice, with a strong focus on empowering women. As part of the global CARE network, CARE Philippines works with communities, partners, and donors to deliver sustainable programs in emergency response, education, health, livelihoods, and climate resilience.

What You'll Do

Lead High-Impact Audit Engagements

• Lead risk-based audits across domestic and international operations within established timelines.
• Evaluate internal controls, financial processes, operational effectiveness, compliance, and technology-related risks.
• Assess the adequacy of controls that protect organizational assets, data, and resources.
• Conduct reviews of new systems, business processes, and areas of emerging risk.

Drive Audit Innovation and Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate audit procedures.
• Leverage technology and data analytics to enhance audit effectiveness and efficiency.
• Collaborate with IT and business teams to evaluate cybersecurity, governance, AI, and technology risks.
• Recommend practical, cost-effective solutions that strengthen controls and support organizational objectives.

Partner with Leaders Across the Organization

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across headquarters, shared services, and country offices.
• Present audit findings and recommendations to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Support process owners in implementing corrective actions and improving risk management practices.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of audit methodologies, tools, and frameworks.

Stay Ahead of Emerging Risks

• Keep current on developments in auditing, accounting, compliance, technology, cybersecurity, and nonprofit operations.
• Research industry trends, best practices, and regulatory developments to enhance audit quality and insight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Licensed CPA is required.
• 8–10+ years of external audit experience, with a proven track record of leading complex engagements and managing high-performing audit teams.
• Deep expertise in risk-based auditing, internal controls, financial auditing, and operational reviews.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally up to 60% of the time.