Global Head of Audit & Internal Controls

Our Clients; Taguig; On-site; PHP 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Clients in Manila is seeking a Head of Audit to lead the internal audit function across multiple countries and business operations. The role provides independent assessments of the financial, operational, and internal control environment.

The Head of Audit will partner with senior management to identify risks, strengthen controls, and drive timely remediation of findings while traveling up to 30% as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field.
• Extensive internal audit and/or external audit experience.
• Experience managing audit engagements from risk assessment to remediation.
• Experience across manufacturing, shared services, or multinational operations.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls and risk management.
• Experience working across multiple countries.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in MS Office; SAP and Power BI preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, CMA, ACCA are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 5–6 auditors across geographies.
• Oversee audit activities in SEA, India, Australia and NZ.
• Develop and execute the annual internal audit plan.
• Lead planning, execution, and reporting of financial and operational audits.
• Assess internal controls and risk management practices.
• Draft audit findings and actionable recommendations.
• Present audit results to senior management.
• Track remediation progress and escalate overdue issues.
• Collaborate with Finance, IT, Compliance to strengthen controls.
• Travel approx. 30% domestically and internationally.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Internal audit

Risk assessment

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

SAP

Power BI

CIA/CPA

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Our Clients in Manila is seeking a Head of Audit to lead the internal audit function across multiple countries and business operations. The role provides independent assessments of the financial, operational, and internal control environment.

The Head of Audit will partner with senior management to identify risks, strengthen controls, and drive timely remediation of findings while traveling up to 30% as required.