Internal Audit Manager

WHR Global Consulting; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

WHR Global Consulting in the Philippines is seeking an Internal Audit Manager to lead the development and execution of risk-based audit plans, deliver draft reports, and monitor remediation across business units.

A bachelor’s degree in Accountancy with a CPA is required; CIA/CISA/CRMA are advantageous. The ideal candidate will have 5–10 years of leadership experience in internal or risk-focused audits, strong communication, and project-management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy and CPA required.
• CIA, CISA, or CRMA certifications are an advantage.
• 5–10 years of leadership experience in audit or risk management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a risk-based financial and operational audit plan.
• Develop and maintain internal audit manuals and ensure alignment with best practices.
• Evaluate risk management, governance, and internal control processes for effectiveness.
• Prepare and review audit reports and presentations.
• Maintain records of audit plans, work papers, findings, and follow-up actions.
• Determine staffing and development needs of the IA team.
• Collaborate with analytics and IT audits to improve methodologies.
• Lead initiatives for governance and operational excellence across the department.
• Develop risk models, audit programs, and analytics inventory.
• Refresh internal audit policies based on IIA Standards & Ethics.

Skills

Audit management

Risk assessment

Team leadership

Communication skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Governance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy

CPA

CIA

CISA

CRMA

Job description

On-site - Quezon City 5-10 Yrs Exp Bachelor Full-time

Job Description

Job Title: Internal Audit Manager

Department: Internal Audit Department

Key Objective

The Internal Audit Manager is responsible for the formulation of appropriate audit programs, ensure completion of the engagement audit plan as scheduled, generating draft audit reports, and conducting thorough follow-up audits on previously identified issues. She will also be involved in drafting of the annual risk-based audit plan and managing audit engagements for assigned business units. She should add value to the organization by identifying areas of improvement and providing recommendations to the processes or functions being audited.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a risk-based financial and operational audit plan, with a goal of both maximizing company performance and control, while minimizing risk.
• Develop and maintain the Internal Audit manual to ensure that best practice is taken account of and that the audits address specific areas of risk management.
• Participates and is accountable for the evaluation of the brands' risk management, governance and internal control processes effectiveness in line with the related audit scope and timeline throughout performance phase.
• Prepare and/or review well-written and timely audit reports and presentations.
• Maintains a comprehensive system for recording all audit plans, work papers, findings, reports, and follow-up audits.
• Determine the staffing/skilling requirement of the IA team (e.g., recruiting, training and development, coaching/mentoring, providing career growth opportunities)
• Effectively collaborate with analytics and IT auditors to enhance existing audit methodologies and achieve risk-based audit coverage
• Lead design and timely implementation of best practices and operational excellence initiatives across the department using innovative and creative solutions
• Develop, and periodically refresh, risk models, audit programs, and analytic inventory in assigned audit universe areas
• Develop/Improve internal audit manual or policies and procedures based on the IIA Standards & Code of Ethics
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the company's business and operations, as well as the changing regulatory environment and its impact on the overall control environment

Skills and Qualifications

• Graduate of a bachelor's degree in Accountancy and must be a CPA.
• Certifications CIA, CISA, and/or CRMA is an advantage
• At least 5-10 years of working and leadership experience in the related field is required for this position
• With exposure to Audit (Internal, External, Risk management ++) from a reputable audit firm
• Internal audit or controls and compliance experience from a retail industry is preferred
• Experience in managing projects and teams, ability to create an environment of trust, soliciting diverse views from team members and coaching and developing staff through timely meaningful feedback
• Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules, and regulations
• Strong verbal and written communication, report drafting, presentation skills
• Working knowledge of financial, operational, compliance and systems Auditing techniques
• Excellent people management, mentoring, and project management skills
• Understands good corporate governance and risk management principles
• Is willing to enhance her professional knowledge, expertise and skill in ongoing basis
• Attention to detail and accuracy