Internal Audit Manager

Cobden & Carter International; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobden & Carter International is seeking an experienced Internal Audit leader to develop a risk-based audit plan and drive effective governance across financial and operational areas.

You will maintain the audit manual, assess risk controls, and prepare clear reports for stakeholders. The role emphasizes collaboration with analytics and IT audit teams, staff development, and adherence to professional standards in a dayshift onsite setting at Libis, Quezon City.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy is required.
• CPA certification is required.
• CIA, CISA or CRMA certification is an advantage.
• 5–10 years of audit or risk management experience with leadership exposure.
• Experience in internal/external audit or risk roles in a reputable firm is preferred.
• Retail industry audit or controls experience is a plus.
• Strong project and team management skills and ability to develop staff.
• Solid understanding of auditing standards, procedures, laws, and regulations.”

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a risk-based internal audit plan for financial and operational areas.
• Maintain and update the Internal Audit manual in line with best practices.
• Assess risk management, governance, and internal controls within defined scopes and timelines.
• Prepare clear, timely audit reports and stakeholder presentations.
• Document audit plans, workpapers, findings, and follow-ups.
• Define staffing and skill requirements for the Internal Audit team.
• Collaborate with data analytics and IT audit teams to enhance methodologies.
• Lead initiatives on best practices and operational excellence with innovative solutions.
• Develop and refine risk models, audit programs, and analytics inventories.
• Ensure internal audit policies comply with IIA Standards and the Code of Ethics.
• Maintain knowledge of business operations and regulatory changes affecting controls.

Skills

Leadership experience

Project management

Staff development

Analytics collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy

CPA

CIA / CISA / CRMA (advantage)

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a risk-based internal audit plan for financial and operational areas to improve performance, strengthen controls, and reduce risk exposure.




• Maintain and update the Internal Audit manual in line with best practices to ensure effective risk-focused audits.




• Evaluate the effectiveness of risk management, governance, and internal controls within defined audit scopes and timelines.




• Prepare and review clear, accurate, and timely audit reports and presentations for stakeholders.




• Maintain proper documentation of audit plans, workpapers, findings, reports, and follow-ups.




• Define staffing and skill requirements for the Internal Audit team, including recruitment, training, coaching, and development.




• Collaborate with data analytics and IT audit teams to enhance audit methodologies and ensure comprehensive risk coverage.




• Lead initiatives on best practices and operational excellence using innovative solutions.




• Develop and refine risk models, audit programs, and analytics inventories across audit areas.




• Ensure internal audit policies and procedures comply with IIA Standards and the Code of Ethics.




• Maintain strong knowledge of business operations, regulatory changes, and their impact on the control environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy; CPA required




• CIA, CISA, and/or CRMA certification is an advantage




• 5–10 years of experience in audit, risk management, or related field, with leadership exposure




• Experience in internal/external audit or risk roles in a reputable audit firm preferred




• Retail industry audit, controls, or compliance experience is an advantage




• Strong project and team management skills with ability to build trust, encourage diverse input, and develop staff




• Solid understanding of auditing standards, procedures, laws, rules, and regulations

Shift: Dayshift
Setup: Onsite
Location:Libis, Quezon City