Internal Audit Manager

Intro Recruitment Asia; Muntinlupa; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Intro Recruitment Asia is seeking an Internal Audit Manager / Senior Internal Audit Officer to strengthen risk management, internal controls, governance, and operational efficiency across diverse businesses.

The role requires understanding business operations, identifying risks and gaps, and delivering practical solutions with management to protect enterprise value and support growth. Onsite work across multiple industries including Real Estate and Mining will be involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, or related field.
• 5–7 years of relevant audit experience, external/internal/operational preferred.
• Experience in external audit or Big 4/public accounting is an advantage.
• Exposure to Real Estate, Mining, Shipping/Tankering, Logistics is advantageous.
• Holding company/multi-entity exposure is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct operational, financial, and compliance audits across units.
• Assess internal controls, risk management, governance, and workflows.
• Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and potential financial leakage.
• Perform root-cause analysis and develop corrective actions with owners.
• Partner with leaders to improve processes while maintaining risk controls.
• Prepare audit reports and present findings to stakeholders.
• Monitor implementation of recommendations and report progress.
• Contribute to the risk-based Internal Audit Plan and governance improvements.

Skills

Internal controls

Risk management

Audit methodologies

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy/Finance

CPA/CIA or equivalent (advantage)

Tools

Big 4/public accounting experience

Job description

Location: Alabang, Muntinlupa | Work Arrangement: Full Onsite | Contract: Regular or Consultant

About the Role

We are looking for an Internal Audit Manager / Senior Internal Audit Officer (Individual Contributor to Manager) to serve as a key partner in strengthening risk management, internal controls, governance, and operational efficiency across a diverse portfolio of businesses.

This role goes beyond traditional compliance-focused auditing. The successful candidate will be expected to understand how the business operates, identify risks and process gaps, and work collaboratively with management to develop practical solutions that protect enterprise value and support sustainable growth.

The role offers exposure to multiple industries, including Real Estate, Mining, and related businesses.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct operational, financial, and compliance audits across various business units and subsidiaries.
• Assess internal controls, risk management processes, governance frameworks, and operational workflows.
• Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, potential financial leakage, and other business risks.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and work with process owners to develop practical and sustainable corrective actions.
• Partner with business leaders and management teams to improve processes while maintaining effective risk controls.
• Prepare clear and actionable audit reports and present findings to key stakeholders.
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and provide updates to management.
• Contribute to the development of a risk-based Internal Audit Plan and identify opportunities to strengthen governance and standardize best practices across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of relevant audit experience, with a combination of external and internal/operational audit experience preferred.
• Experience in external audit or Big 4/public accounting firms is an advantage.
• Exposure to Real Estate, Mining, Shipping/Tankering, Logistics, or related industries is highly advantageous.
• Experience in a holding company, conglomerate, or multi-entity organization is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, risk management, financial processes, and audit methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage the full audit cycle, from planning and fieldwork to reporting and follow-through.
• CPA, CIA, or other relevant professional certifications are an advantage but not required.