Internal Audit Manager: Lead Risk, Controls & Compliance

Our Clients; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Clients in Cebu City, Philippines, seeks an Internal Audit Manager to lead the organization's internal audit function, drive risk-based plans, and ensure robust controls and governance. The role collaborates with senior leadership to promote accountability and continuous improvement across financial and operational processes.

The successful candidate will oversee audits, manage the team, and report findings to the CEO/Audit Committee, ensuring compliance with laws and internal policies while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in accountancy or related field.
• Minimum of five years in internal/audit or risk management with leadership.
• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks and enterprise risk management.
• Experience across multiple functions with audits.
• CPA/CIA or similar certification is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the annual risk-based internal audit plan.
• Lead financial, operational, compliance, branch, and special audits.
• Define audit scope, objectives, methodologies, timelines, and resources.
• Evaluate internal controls and governance frameworks.
• Review workpapers for accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct investigations into fraud or high-risk issues.
• Identify risks and recommend practical improvements.
• Prepare audit reports with findings and corrective actions.
• Present results to executive management and the Audit Committee.
• Monitor action plans and follow-up audits.
• Ensure adherence to professional standards and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage schedules, budgets, resources, and team performance.
• Coach and develop audit staff.
• Coordinate with external auditors and regulators.
• Stay updated on accounting standards and risk trends.
• Maintain integrity and confidentiality.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Report writing

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy

CPA/CIA certification advantage

Tools

ERP systems

Audit software

MS Office

Job description

Our Clients in Cebu City, Philippines, seeks an Internal Audit Manager to lead the organization's internal audit function, drive risk-based plans, and ensure robust controls and governance. The role collaborates with senior leadership to promote accountability and continuous improvement across financial and operational processes.

The successful candidate will oversee audits, manage the team, and report findings to the CEO/Audit Committee, ensuring compliance with laws and internal policies while