Internal Audit Manager

Elev8 Holdings, Inc.; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Government-mandated Benefits

Anytime Fitness Membership

12 Vacation Leave & 12 Sick Leave

Employee Discount

Company Event

Job summary

Elev8 Holdings, Inc. is seeking an Internal Audit Manager to lead the internal audit function, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer.

The role conducts risk-based audits across financial, operational, compliance, governance, and internal control domains, evaluating risks and reporting material findings to the CEO. You will develop an audit plan, lead audits, assess controls, and coordinate with external auditors while maintaining independence and objectivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Internal Auditing, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in internal audit, external audit, risk, compliance, or internal control, including supervisory or lead audit experience.
• CPA, CIA, CISA or other relevant professional certification is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of internal audit, risk assessment, internal controls, governance, compliance, and audit testing.
• Proficient in audit documentation, report writing, data analysis, and advanced MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a risk-based Internal Audit Plan aligned with key business and operational risks.
• Lead financial, operational, and process audits based on approved audit priorities.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls over key processes such as cash, disbursements, collections, procurement, inventory, assets, and revenue.
• Review transactions and supporting documents for accuracy, completeness, authorization, and compliance.
• Assess compliance with company policies, procedures, delegated authorities, contractual requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Identify control weaknesses, irregularities, fraud indicators, conflicts of interest, and other significant risk exposures.
• Prepare clear and concise audit reports, findings, recommendations, and risk updates for the CEO.
• Monitor management corrective actions and independently validate the implementation and closure of audit findings.
• Escalate overdue, recurring, or high-risk findings to the CEO.
• Coordinate with external auditors and other assurance providers when required.
• Lead CEO-authorized special audits, reviews, or investigation support while maintaining confidentiality and audit independence.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Independence and integrity

Audit documentation

Data analysis

MS Excel advanced

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Internal Auditing, Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

MS Excel

Audit software

Job description

The Internal Audit Manager leads the Company's Internal Audit function and provides independent and objective assurance directly to the Chief Executive Officer. The position establishes and executes a risk-based audit program covering financial, operational, compliance, governance, and internal control processes across all business units and departments. The Internal Audit Manager evaluates significant risks and control weaknesses, reports material findings and recommendations to the CEO, monitors management corrective actions, and coordinates with external auditors or other assurance providers when required, while preserving the independence and objectivity of Internal Audit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a risk-based Internal Audit Plan aligned with key business and operational risks.

• Lead financial, operational, and process audits based on approved audit priorities.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls over key processes such as cash, disbursements, collections, procurement, inventory, assets, and revenue.

• Review transactions and supporting documents for accuracy, completeness, authorization, and compliance.

• Assess compliance with company policies, procedures, delegated authorities, contractual requirements, and applicable regulations.

• Identify control weaknesses, irregularities, fraud indicators, conflicts of interest, and other significant risk exposures.

• Prepare clear and concise audit reports, findings, recommendations, and risk updates for the CEO.

• Monitor management corrective actions and independently validate the implementation and closure of audit findings.

• Escalate overdue, recurring, or high-risk findings to the CEO.

• Coordinate with external auditors and other assurance providers when required.

• Lead CEO-authorized special audits, reviews, or investigation support while maintaining confidentiality and audit independence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Internal Auditing, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Preferably at least 5 years of relevant experience in internal audit, external audit, risk, compliance, or internal control, including supervisory or lead audit experience.

• Experience in financial and operational auditing is preferred.

• CPA, CIA, CISA, or other relevant professional certification is an advantage.

• Strong knowledge of internal audit, risk assessment, internal controls, governance, compliance, and audit testing.

• Proficient in audit documentation, report writing, data analysis, and advanced MS Excel or applicable business systems.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with sound professional judgment.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.

• High level of integrity, independence, objectivity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

• Must be able to maintain independence from functions and activities subject to audit.

Perks and Benefits:

• Health Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Government-mandated Benefits

• Anytime Fitness Membership

• 12 Vacation Leave & 12 Sick Leave

• Employee Discount

• Company Event