Internal Audit Manager

Our Clients; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Clients is seeking an Internal Audit Manager in Cebu City to lead financial, operational, and branch audit activities. You will develop risk-based audit plans, oversee engagements across multiple sites, assess controls, and provide practical recommendations to strengthen operations and asset protection.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills, with a focus on independence, confidentiality, and professional judgment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business Admin, or related field.
• CPA certification is highly preferred; strong background in auditing and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Develop risk-based annual audit plans and strategies.
• Lead financial, operational, branch, compliance, and special audit engagements across multiple locations.
• Assess internal controls, risk management frameworks, and governance processes.
• Identify financial and operational risks and propose corrective actions.
• Prepare clear audit reports with findings and recommendations.
• Present findings to senior management and monitor action plans.

Skills

Audit leadership

Risk assessment

Internal controls

Fraud detection

Report writing

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, or related field

CPA certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Audit-related systems

Job description

Location: Cebu City

Work setup: Full Onsite

Schedule: Monday to Friday, Dayshift

Role Overview

The Internal Audit Manager will lead financial, operational, and branch audit activities, ensuring effective internal controls, risk management, governance, and compliance across the organization. The role will develop and execute risk-based audit plans, oversee audit engagements, and provide practical recommendations to strengthen operations, mitigate risks, and safeguard company assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of relevant internal audit experience; candidates with substantial external audit experience may also be considered.
• At least 5 years of managerial or leadership experience, with proven capability in managing and developing audit teams.
• Experience in managing or auditing multiple branches, sites, or locations, particularly within retail, automotive, or related industriesis highly preferred.
• CPA certification is highly preferred.
• Strong background in financial and operational auditing, risk assessment, internal controls, compliance, fraud detection, and audit planning.
• Experience in developing and implementing risk-based audit strategies and methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, report-writing, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively present audit findings and recommendations to senior management.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, independence, objectivity, and professional judgment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and comfortable working with audit-related systems, data, and analytical tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement risk-based annual audit plans and strategies aligned with organizational objectives and key business risks.
• Establish audit objectives, scope, methodologies, timelines, and resource requirements for various audit engagements.
• Lead and oversee financial, operational, branch, compliance, and special audit engagements across multiple locations.
• Assess the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management frameworks, governance processes, and regulatory compliance.
• Identify financial, operational, and business risks and recommend practical corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct or oversee complex, sensitive, and high-risk audit procedures, including fraud-related reviews and investigations when necessary.
• Review audit work papers, documentation, and findings to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established audit standards and methodologies.
• Prepare clear, comprehensive, and well-supported audit reports highlighting key findings, risks, root causes, and recommended actions.
• Present audit findings and recommendations to senior management and relevant stakeholders, providing insights to support business and operational improvements.
• Monitor management action plans and conduct follow-up reviews to verify the timely and effective implementation of agreed corrective actions.
• Ensure audit activities are conducted in accordance with applicable professional standards, internal policies, and recognized internal audit practices.
• Manage audit resources, including team allocation, schedules, budgets, and audit-related technology or tools.
• Lead, coach, and develop the internal audit team, promoting strong audit practices, accountability, and continuous professional development.
• Coordinate with external auditors, consultants, government agencies, and other relevant stakeholders when required.
• Maintain independence, objectivity, confidentiality, and professional ethics throughout all audit activities.
• Stay updated on emerging business and fraud risks, regulatory developments, industry practices, and advancements in audit technologies and methodologies.
• Recommend improvements to internal processes, controls, and systems to strengthen operational efficiency, risk management, and asset protection.