Internal Audit Manager

NEW SAN JOSE BUILDER'S, INC; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

New San Jose Builders, Inc. seeks an Internal Audit Manager based in Quezon City to oversee the Group's risk-based audits, strengthen internal controls, and promote governance.

You will plan and execute audits, review processes, prepare reports, mentor staff, and coordinate with finance and operations to drive improvements. CPA with 5+ years of leading audits in real estate, construction, or hospitality is required; strong analytical, communication, and independence are essential, with COSO/ERM

Qualifications

• CPA required and 5+ years of experience leading audit engagements in real estate, construction, or hospitality.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute full internal audit engagements for the Company and its subsidiaries; review control environments and risk.
• Collaborate on audit objectives and strategies; guide team through planning, execution and reporting.
• Lead fraud investigations as needed by Management; prepare audit programs and engagement reports.
• Ensure timely communication of audit results to process owners and governance bodies; prepare quarterly and annual internal audit reports.
• Provide actionable recommendations to improve risk management and controls across auditable units.

Skills

Internal audit standards

COSO framework

Risk-based auditing

Internal controls

Education

Certified Public Accountant

Job description

Company Description

New San Jose Builders, Inc. (NSJBI) is a privately held real estate developer committed to delivering quality lifestyle communities and making homeownership more accessible. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Quezon City, NSJBI has a strong track record of pioneering projects and offering diverse property options in prime metro locations. The company’s vertically integrated structure, including its own construction arm, enables tighter quality control, faster project completion, and more affordable housing units. Guided by a leadership team focused on innovation and excellence as a standard, NSJBI has developed a robust portfolio of residential condominiums, sustainable townships, transport infrastructure, and recreational facilities, including the Philippine Arena and Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar.

Role Description

The Internal Audit Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Quezon City, responsible for overseeing the internal audit function across the organization. This role includes planning and executing risk-based audit engagements, reviewing financial and operational processes, and assessing the effectiveness of internal controls. The Internal Audit Manager prepares audit reports, communicates findings and recommendations to management, and monitors the implementation of agreed action plans. Day-to-day tasks involve coordinating audit activities, mentoring audit staff, staying updated on relevant accounting and regulatory standards, and collaborating with finance and operations teams to promote compliance and continuous improvement. The role also supports management in strengthening governance, mitigating risks, and enhancing overall organizational efficiency.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the planning and execution of the full internal audit engagement of the Company and all its operating subsidiaries (the Group) and affiliates, including review of operating unit's control environment, perform risk assessments on critical processes.
• Collaborate to plan internal audit engagement objectives and audit strategies that comply with professional standards and appropriately addresses risk and proactively participate in performing audit procedures, specially focusing on complex and/or specialized issues. Directing and coaching the team on various stages of audit such as planning, execution and conclusion/reporting.
• Understand the Group's varied business unites and recognize key performance drivers, business trends, and emerging technical and industry developments, and establish expectations of value to be delivered.
• Lead the conduct of investigation on fraud audit engagement and as needed by Management.
• Lead the preparation of audit programs and audit engagement reports.
• Ensure timely communication of audit results to process owners and those charged with governance.
• Lead the preparation of the quarterly and annual internal audit reports.
• Provides recommendations to improve the risk management and control processes of the auditable units and critical process.

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Understanding of Internal Auditors Standards, COSO Framework, risk-based auditing and internal control systems.
• Proficiency in identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing risks related to business processes and operations.
• Competent in designing audit programs tailored to business unites and critical processes.
• Familiarity with relevant local laws, industry regulations, and compliance processes.
• Familiarity with relevant local laws, industry regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Working knowledge of ERM frameworks and integration with audit planning and execution.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a Certified Public Accountant.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in leading audit engagements for real estate, construction and hospitality industries.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and manager multiple assignments.