Head of Audit Operations – Manila Growth Leader

Michael Page; Makati; On-site; PHP 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Newly created role

Leadership opportunity

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Head of Audit Operations in Manila to lead and scale the audit function across the full lifecycle, coordinating with global onshore teams. The role focuses on quality, risk management, and regulatory compliance while guiding transformation through data analytics and automation.

The successful candidate will build a high-performing team, manage resources, and drive continuous improvement in audit delivery as the Manila hub expands within a global framework.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong operational leadership and audit experience.
• Experience leading large, multi-location audit portfolios.
• Experience in Big 4 or leading professional services.
• Skilled in executive stakeholder management and communication.
• Ability to drive transformation and capability growth.
• Strong commitment to audit quality and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end audit execution across the full lifecycle.
• Own audit quality, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide operational leadership including workforce planning and performance management.
• Lead expansion of audit work into the Manila hub with stakeholder alignment.
• Drive strategy and digital tools to enhance audit delivery.
• Build high-performing teams through coaching and career development.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Operational leadership

Audit environment knowledge

Big 4 experience

Audit operations leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Global matrix organizations

Team leadership

Audit quality

Regulatory compliance

Ethical decision-making

Cross-cultural collaboration

Education

Accounting qualification

Job description

Michael Page is seeking a Head of Audit Operations in Manila to lead and scale the audit function across the full lifecycle, coordinating with global onshore teams. The role focuses on quality, risk management, and regulatory compliance while guiding transformation through data analytics and automation.

The successful candidate will build a high-performing team, manage resources, and drive continuous improvement in audit delivery as the Manila hub expands within a global framework.