Audit Manager

The Audit Manager is responsible for planning, leading, and overseeing internal audit activities across the organization to ensure the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management processes, governance practices, and compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. The role involves supervising audit staff, conduction operational, financial, compliance, and special audits, and providing management with objective assessments and recommendations for process improvements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop annual and periodic internal audit plans based on organizational risk assessments.
• Lead and manage financial, operational, compliance, and special audits across corporate and farm/business operations.
• Define audit scope, objectives, methodologies, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Ensure audits are conducted in accordance with internal audit standards and company policies.

• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and risk management systems.
• Identify control weaknesses, operational inefficiencies, fraud indicators, and compliance gaps.
• Recommend practical corrective actions and process improvements to strengthen controls and mitigate risks.

• Assess compliance with company policies, labor regulations, tax regulations, government requirements, and other applicable laws.
• Monitor adherence to corporate governance standards and ethical practices.
• Assist management in preparing for external audits, regulatory inspections, and due diligence activities.

• Prepare clear, accurate, and timely audit reports presenting findings, risk assessments, root causes, and recommendations.
• Present audit results to senior management and relevant department heads.
• Track and monitor implementation of agreed corrective actions until closure.

• Recommend improvements to audit methodologies, tools, templates, and reporting processes.
• Promote data-driven auditing and process automation where applicable.
• Stay updated on auditing standards, accounting regulations, risk management practices, and industry developments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Internal Auditing, Finance, or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
• Minimum of 5–8 years of progressive audit experience, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Experience in agriculture, retail, or multi-site operations is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of internal auditing standards, internal controls, risk management, accounting principles, and Philippine regulatory requirements
• Demonstrates strong collaboration skills and a results-oriented approach to achieving organizational goals.
• Age requirement: Below 45 years old.

• HMO upon regularization
• Government-mandated benefits
• Additional leave credits