Internal Audit Manager

Our Clients; Taguig; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Clients in Taguig, Philippines, seeks a senior Internal Audit leader to direct a regional team across Asia Pacific and beyond. You will plan, execute, and oversee risk-based audits of manufacturing plants and shared service centers, partnering with senior leaders to strengthen controls and drive performance.

The role requires 10+ years in accounting/audit, 5+ years of people leadership, and professional certifications (CPA/CIA/CMA/ACCA), with experience in SAP, Power BI, and advanced Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Accounting, Finance, Internal Audit, or External Audit.
• Minimum 5 years of people leadership experience.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CMA, or ACCA.
• Experience with SAP, Power BI, and advanced Excel.
• Exposure to manufacturing, shared services, or multinational organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 5–6 Internal Auditors across Southeast Asia, India, Australia, and New Zealand.
• Plan and deliver operational and risk-based audits for regional entities, manufacturing plants, and shared service centers.
• Identify business risks, evaluate internal controls, and recommend practical process improvements.
• Analyze complex financial and operational data to uncover trends, gaps, and opportunities.
• Facilitate interviews and workshops with business stakeholders and senior management during audit engagements.
• Review audit documentation and ensure compliance with internal audit quality standards.
• Prepare clear, concise audit reports and present findings and recommendations to leadership.
• Partner with process owners to monitor remediation plans and ensure timely closure of audit issues.
• Support regional and global audit leaders in annual audit planning and special projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Leadership

Multi-project management

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Advanced Excel

Job description

Join a global organization where you'll lead high-impact audit engagements across Asia Pacific while working with diverse business functions, manufacturing sites, and shared service operations. This role offers strong regional exposure and the opportunity to partner with senior leaders to strengthen governance, improve processes, and drive business performance.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and mentor a team of 5–6 Internal Auditors across Southeast Asia, India, Australia, and New Zealand.
• Plan and deliver operational and risk-based audits for regional entities, manufacturing plants, and shared service centers.
• Identify business risks, evaluate internal controls, and recommend practical process improvements.
• Analyze complex financial and operational data to uncover trends, gaps, and opportunities.
• Facilitate interviews and workshops with business stakeholders and senior management during audit engagements.
• Review audit documentation and ensure compliance with internal audit quality standards.
• Prepare clear, concise audit reports and present findings and recommendations to leadership.
• Partner with process owners to monitor remediation plans and ensure timely closure of audit issues.
• Support regional and global audit leaders in annual audit planning and special projects.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in Accounting, Finance, Internal Audit, or External Audit.
• Minimum 5 years of people leadership experience.
• Strong background in Internal Audit or Big 4 external audit.
• Excellent analytical, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead multiple projects and work in a fast-paced, regional environment.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CMA, or ACCA.
• Experience with SAP, Power BI, and advanced Excel.
• Exposure to manufacturing, shared services, or multinational organizations.