About the role
The Audit Manager leads and oversees the company's internal audit function to promote operational efficiency, financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and effective internal controls across all business operations. This critical role identifies operational and financial risks, helps prevent losses, strengthens controls, and supports compliance with company policies and procedures. The position provides independent and objective audit findings and recommendations to Management to support sound business decisions, operational improvements, and the protection of company assets. The role is based on-site and offers a company Christmas gift, flexible schedule, health insurance, life insurance, and on-site parking.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the internal audit function across business operations.
- Plan and conduct risk-based audits covering Sales, Warehouse and Inventory, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, and other support functions.
- Assess inventory accountability, sales transactions, trade promotions, distribution processes, and loss prevention controls.
- Identify operational and financial risks, control gaps, process weaknesses, and potential losses.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, company policies, procedures, and relevant regulatory requirements.
- Conduct or support fraud investigations, inventory loss prevention initiatives, and process improvement activities.
- Analyse financial and operational data to identify trends, exceptions, and opportunities for improvement.
- Prepare clear audit reports, findings, and recommendations for Management.
- Present audit results and provide practical recommendations that strengthen controls and improve operations.
- Maintain professional independence when dealing with audit findings and management concerns.
- Lead, coach, and manage audit team members while maintaining high standards of integrity, objectivity, and professional judgment.
- Handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
What we're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Internal Auditing, Industrial Engineering, or a related course.
- At least five years of relevant experience in internal auditing, operational auditing, or risk management.
- At least two years of experience in a managerial capacity.
- Experience in the FMCG, distribution, trading, retail, or manufacturing industry is preferred.
- Strong experience in inventory audits, warehouse operations, sales transactions, and internal control assessments.
- Experience in fraud investigation, inventory loss prevention, and process improvement is an advantage.
- Strong knowledge of internal auditing standards, risk assessment, and internal control frameworks.
- Solid understanding of FMCG distribution operations, inventory management, and supply chain processes.
- Knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls, and relevant Philippine regulatory requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Familiarity with ERP systems is an advantage.
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, communication, report-writing, and presentation skills.
- Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
- High level of integrity, objectivity, professional judgment, assertiveness, attention to detail, and results orientation.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional independence.
- Professional certifications such as Certified Fraud Examiner are an advantage.