Sr. Auditor

Santos Land Development Corporation; Davao del Sur; On-site; PHP 669,600 - 892,800; Full time

Job summary

A real estate development company in Davao del Sur is seeking an experienced auditor to develop audit plans and conduct detailed audits of financial transactions, project costing, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Accountancy, be a certified CPA, and possess 3-5 years of auditing experience, especially in the real estate or construction sectors. Strong analytical skills and a proficiency in audit management software are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years of internal or external auditing experience.
• Experience in the real estate or construction industry is highly preferred.
• Solid understanding of auditing standards, internal controls, and accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop audit plans, risk assessments, and testing procedures for audits.
• Conduct investigations on reported anomalies or red flags.
• Recommend risk mitigation measures and corrective actions.

Skills

Risk-based auditing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Integrity and confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Tools

MS Excel

Audit management software/ERP systems

Job description

Job Description

• Develop audit plans, risk assessments, and testing procedures for assigned audits.
• Perform detailed audits on financial transactions, project costing, contract management, and operational processes.
• Conduct site audits for construction projects, property developments, and inventory validation.
• Review accuracy of financial reporting, journal entries, and general ledger accounts.
• Evaluate project budgets, actual costs, change orders, progress billings, and subcontractor payments.
• Assess sales documentation, leasing contracts, reservation agreements, and commission payments (for real estate projects).
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, accounting standards, and government regulations.
• Evaluate effectiveness of internal controls and identify control gaps.
• Review procurement processes, bidding procedures, and contract awarding for alignment with policies.
• Identify potential fraud risks, irregularities, and improper use of company resources.
• Conduct investigations on reported anomalies or red flags.
• Recommend risk mitigation measures and corrective actions.
• Prepare audit findings, reports, and presentations for management.
• Propose process improvements to enhance efficiency, cost control, and internal compliance.
• Follow up on audit recommendations and ensure timely implementation.
• Mentor junior auditors and review their work.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams such as Finance, Engineering, Purchasing, Project Development, and HR.
• Support external auditors during year-end audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy;
• Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA);
• Minimum of 3–5 years of internal or external auditing experience;
• Experience in the real estate or construction industry is highly preferred;
• Strong background in risk-based auditing and internal control assessments;
• Solid understanding of auditing standards, internal controls, and accounting principles;
• Knowledge of construction auditing (project costing, progress
• Familiarity with real estate processes (sales documentation, leasing, commissions, etc.);
• Proficiency in MS Excel and audit management software or ERP systems;
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills;
• Excellent communication and report-writing abilities;
• High level of integrity, independence, and confidentiality.