Internal Audit Head

A7 Recruitment; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A7 Recruitment in Cebu City, Philippines, seeks an Internal Audit Manager to own the organization's internal audit function, safeguarding controls, risk oversight, governance, and regulatory compliance. Lead planning, fieldwork, and reporting to improve operations and asset protection.

You will build risk-based audit strategies, drive engagements from planning to close, and turn findings into actionable guidance for senior leadership while mentoring the audit team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or related business discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in financial and operational internal auditing.
• Strong grounding in risk assessment, internal controls, fraud detection, audit planning, and compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team.
• Sharp analytical, writing, and stakeholder communication skills.
• CPA or CIA credential a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a risk-based annual audit plan tied to company objectives.
• Set the scope, methodology, and timeline for each audit engagement.
• Direct financial, operational, branch-level, and ad hoc audits.
• Review work papers to keep audit quality consistent with internal standards.
• Evaluate how well controls, risk management, and compliance processes are functioning.
• Flag emerging risks and propose practical fixes.
• Draft audit reports that are thorough, clear, and well-supported.
• Brief senior leadership on results and next steps.
• Track management's corrective actions and re-audit to confirm they stick.
• Keep audit practices current with IIA standards and methodology.
• Oversee audit budgets, staffing, scheduling, and tools.
• Mentor and grow the audit team's capabilities.
• Liaise with external auditors, consultants, and regulators as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder communication

Audit planning

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy

CPA or CIA credential (a plus)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Internal Audit Manager

About the Role
This role owns the organization's financial and operational audit function, safeguarding sound internal controls, risk oversight, governance, and regulatory compliance. The Manager builds risk-based audit strategies, drives engagements from planning to close, and turns findings into practical guidance that protects assets and improves how the business runs.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a risk-based annual audit plan tied to company objectives
• Set the scope, methodology, and timeline for each audit engagement
• Direct financial, operational, branch-level, and ad hoc special audits
• Review work papers to keep audit quality consistent with internal standards
• Evaluate how well controls, risk management, and compliance processes are functioning
• Handle sensitive, complex, or high-risk audits and investigations personally
• Flag emerging risks and propose practical fixes
• Draft audit reports that are thorough, clear, and well-supported
• Brief senior leadership and stakeholders on results and next steps
• Track management's corrective actions and re-audit to confirm they stick
• Keep audit practices current with IIA standards and methodology
• Uphold confidentiality, independence, and ethical standards at all times
• Oversee audit budgets, staffing, scheduling, and tools
• Mentor and grow the audit team's capabilities
• Liaise with external auditors, consultants, and regulators as needed
• Track emerging fraud trends, industry shifts, and new audit technology

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or a related business discipline
• Minimum 5 years' experience in financial and operational internal auditing
• Solid grounding in risk assessment, internal controls, fraud detection, audit planning, and compliance
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team
• Sharp analytical, writing, and stakeholder communication skills
• High integrity, sound judgment, and commitment to independence and confidentiality
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office at an intermediate level or better
• CPA or CIA credential a plus

Key Competencies

• Audit strategy and planning
• Financial and operational audit execution
• Risk and controls management
• Fraud prevention and detection
• Financial analysis and reporting
• Sound decision-making and advisory ability
• Team leadership and development
• Stakeholder communication and influence
• Integrity and professional ethics
• Comfort with data and digital tools