Lead Auditor

Dermorepubliq Corporation; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Dermorepubliq Corporation seeks a Lead Auditor to drive risk-based internal audits across manufacturing and support functions, ensuring process efficiency, cost control, and accurate financial reporting. You will define audit scope, coordinate with BUs, prepare programs, and deliver comprehensive reports with actionable recommendations, while strengthening governance and risk management.

This role requires 3–5 years of internal audit experience, familiarity with FMCG or manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Internal Audit, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years experience in internal audit.
• Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, or supply chain is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Participate in development of risk-based annual audit plan.
• Perform pre-audit risk assessments and process understanding of assigned Business Units (BUs).
• Define audit scope, objectives, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Prepare audit programs and work plans aligned with audit objectives and risks identified.
• Assess Efficiency And Effectiveness Of Key Processes Across Production / Manufacturing operations, Supply Chain and Logistics, Purchasing and Procurement, Quality Service.
• Identify process inefficiencies and cost leakage; Benchmark practices against internal standards and leading practices.
• Review the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial records and reports; Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Validate compliance with company policies and accounting standards; Perform data analysis and reconciliations to identify discrepancies.
• Planning – risk assessment and audit program development; Fieldwork – interviews, walkthroughs, testing, and data analysis; Reporting – documentation of findings and recommendations; Monitoring – follow-up on action plans and remediation status.
• Collaborate with Business Unit process owners and management; Conduct interviews and validation sessions; Provide advisory support on process improvements and control enhancements.
• Prepare Comprehensive And High-quality Audit Reports, Including Audit Issue Forms and Full Audit Reports with executive summaries and risk ratings.
• Develop And Deliver Audit Kick-off presentations and Closing presentations; Ensure recommendations are actionable and aligned with business priorities.
• Reports directly to the Internal Audit (IA) Manager; Execute responsibilities in line with approved audit plan; Provide progress updates and escalate high-risk issues.

Skills

Internal audit

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Stakeholder management

Independent work

Risk-based auditing

Integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy

Tools

Internal audit frameworks

Job description

The Lead Auditor is responsible for executing financial and operational audits across manufacturing and support functions to evaluate process efficiency, cost optimization, internal controls, and financial reporting accuracy. The role ensures that operations are aligned with company objectives, identifies opportunities for improvement, and strengthens overall governance and risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of the risk-based annual audit plan
• Perform pre-audit risk assessments and process understanding of assigned Business Units (BUs)
• Define audit scope, objectives, timelines, and resource requirements
• Prepare audit programs and work plans aligned with audit objectives and risks identified

OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY & PROCESS REVIEW

• Assess Efficiency And Effectiveness Of Key Processes Across
• Production / Manufacturing operations
• Supply Chain and Logistics
• Purchasing and Procurement
• Quality Service
• Identify process inefficiencies and cost leakage
• Benchmark practices against internal standards and leading practices where applicable

FINANCIAL AUDIT & CONTROLS REVIEW

• Review the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial records and reports
• Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of internal controls
• Validate compliance with company policies and accounting standards
• Perform data analysis and reconciliations to identify discrepancies or irregularities

END-TO-END AUDIT EXECUTION

• Planning – risk assessment and audit program development
• Fieldwork – interviews, walkthroughs, testing, and data analysis
• Reporting – documentation of findings and recommendations
• Monitoring – follow-up on action plans and remediation status
• Ensure proper audit documentation and working papers in accordance with audit standards
• Adhere to timelines and quality standards for audit delivery

STAKEHOLDER COLLABORATION

• Collaborate closely with Business Unit process owners and management
• Conduct interviews, walkthroughs, and validation sessions
• Facilitate discussions to ensure alignment on issues and practical solutions
• Provide advisory support on process improvements and control enhancements

REPORTING & DOCUMENTATION

Prepare Comprehensive And High-quality Audit Reports, Including

• Audit Issue Forms (AIF) with clearly defined observations, root causes, risks, impact, and recommendations
• Full Audit Reports with executive summaries and risk ratings

Develop And Deliver

• Audit Kick-off presentations (scope, objectives, timelines)
• Closing presentations (key findings and recommendations)
• Ensure recommendations are actionable, practical, and aligned with business priorities

REPORTING LINE & GOVERNANCE

Reports directly to the Internal Audit (IA) Manager.

Executes assigned responsibilities in line with the approved audit plan, priorities, and strategic direction.

Provides regular updates on progress, key findings, and identified risks.

Escalates high-risk issues, control gaps, and delays in remediation in a timely manner.

Collaborate with the IA Manager in validating findings, developing recommendations, and finalizing reports.

Adheres to internal audit methodologies, quality standards, and documentation requirements.

Supports the IA Manager in strengthening governance, risk management, and internal control processes.

KEY OUTPUTS / DELIVERABLES

• Audit Programs & Working Papers
• Kick-off Decks and Closing Decks
• Audit Issue Forms (AIF)
• Full Audit Reports with executive summaries and risk ratings
• Process Improvement Recommendations and Management Action Plan Tracking Reports

Qualifications And Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Internal Audit, Finance, or related field

Experience

• 3–5 years experience in internal audit
• Exposure to manufacturing, FMCG, or supply chain environments is an advantage

Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of: Internal audit methodologies and frameworks (e.g., risk-based auditing)
• Knowledge of: Financial reporting and internal controls
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple audits simultaneously
• High level of integrity and professional skepticism

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Dermorepubliq is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.