Internal Audit Manager | Financial & Risk Leadership (CPA)

HRTx Inc; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

HRTx Inc. is seeking an experienced Internal Audit Manager in Cebu City to lead financial, operational, and branch audits, ensuring robust internal controls and risk management across the organization.

You will develop risk-based audit plans, oversee engagements across multiple locations, and provide practical recommendations to strengthen operations and asset protection. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, with a CPA preferred and 8+ years of audit experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of relevant internal audit experience; external audit experience may be considered.
• At least 5 years of managerial or leadership experience with audit teams.
• Experience in managing or auditing multiple branches/sites/locations, especially in retail, automotive, or related industries.
• CPA certification is highly preferred.
• Strong background in financial and operational auditing, risk assessment, internal controls, compliance, fraud detection, and audit planning.
• Experience in developing and implementing risk-based audit strategies and methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, report-writing, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with senior management.
• High integrity, confidentiality, independence, objectivity, and professional judgment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and audit-related systems/tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop risk-based annual audit plans and strategies aligned with business risks.
• Establish objectives, scope, methodologies, timelines, and resources for audits.
• Lead financial, operational, branch, compliance, and special audits across multiple locations.
• Assess internal controls, risk management, governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Identify risks and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct complex, high-risk audit procedures including fraud investigations when needed.
• Review work papers and findings for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare clear audit reports with findings, root causes, and actions.
• Present findings to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor action plans and follow up on remediation.
• Ensure audits comply with standards and policies.
• Manage audit resources, budgets, and tools.
• Coach and develop the internal audit team.
• Coordinate with external auditors and government agencies when required.
• Maintain independence, confidentiality, and ethics.
• Stay updated on risks, regulations, and audit tech trends.
• Recommend process improvements to strengthen controls and efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Report writing

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Integrity & ethics

MS Office

Auditing tools

Education

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

CPA certification (preferred)

Tools

Audit software

Data analytics tools

Job description

HRTx Inc. is seeking an experienced Internal Audit Manager in Cebu City to lead financial, operational, and branch audits, ensuring robust internal controls and risk management across the organization.

You will develop risk-based audit plans, oversee engagements across multiple locations, and provide practical recommendations to strengthen operations and asset protection. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, with a CPA preferred and 8+ years of audit experience.