Internal Audit Manager

Mezen Realty & Development Corp.; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Mezen Realty & Development Corp. is seeking an experienced Internal Audit Lead to oversee audit activities across departments in Metro Manila. You will review internal controls, identify risks, conduct audits, and present findings to management, driving corrective actions and strengthening policies.

We value strong leadership, analytical skills, and integrity; CPA/CIA/CISA are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field.
• At least 5 years in audit or risk management.
• Supervisory or managerial experience.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls and audit procedures.
• Experience in financial, operational, and compliance audits.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.
• CPA, CIA, CISA or related certification is an advantage.
• High integrity and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage internal audit activities across departments.
• Review controls for adequacy and effectiveness.
• Identify risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct audits and investigations into irregularities.
• Review records for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare audit reports and present findings to management.
• Monitor corrective actions and follow up on findings.
• Lead and supervise audit staff.
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Procurement, Operations, and HR.
• Help strengthen policies and risk-management practices.

Skills

Internal auditing

Risk assessment

Leadership/people management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Report writing

Supervisory experience

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Plans and manages internal audit activities across different departments and business processes.

• Reviews internal controls to determine whether they are adequate and effective.

• Identifies operational, financial, and compliance risks and recommends corrective actions.

• Conducts audits and investigations when irregularities, control weaknesses, or policy violations are identified.

• Reviews financial and operational records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.

• Prepares audit reports and presents findings and recommendations to management.

• Monitors management's corrective actions and follows up on outstanding audit findings.

• Leads and supervises internal audit staff, including assigning work and reviewing audit outputs.

• Works with different departments such as Finance, Accounting, Procurement, Operations, and HR to improve processes.

• Helps management strengthen policies, procedures, and risk-management practices.

Basic Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, Internal Auditing, or a related field

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, Accounting, or Risk Management

• With supervisory or managerial experience in audit or related functions

• Strong knowledge of internal controls, risk assessment, and audit procedures

• Experience in conducting financial, operational, and compliance audits

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and report-writing skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

• CPA, CIA, CISA, or related certification is an advantage

• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and confidentiality