Internal Audit Manager (FMCG | Manufacturing)

Office location: Makati

Work Setup: Full onsite

Schedule: Monday to Friday, Dayshift

Role Overview

The Audit Manager leads the organization's internal audit, compliance, and risk management activities to ensure the effectiveness of internal controls and governance practices. The role provides independent assessments of business processes, identifies risks, and recommends improvements to strengthen operational and financial integrity.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• At least 7 years of experience in internal audit, compliance, and risk management experience, particularly within the FMCG or manufacturing industries.
• Also open to candidates with extensive experience in external auditing, provided they have managed clients within FMCG, manufacturing, industrial, or similar sectors.
• With minimum 2 years of people management experience.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, risk assessment, corporate governance, and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, stakeholder management, and report-writing skills.
• With hands-on experience in utilizing accounting & ERP systems.
  

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the annual internal audit plan covering manufacturing, operational, financial, and compliance processes.
• Conduct audits to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
• Identify process weaknesses, control gaps, and business risks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Lead risk assessment activities and support the implementation of risk mitigation strategies.
• Monitor compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Support management in strengthening corporate governance practices and control environments.
• Prepare audit findings, risk assessments, and compliance reports for executive management and the Board.
• Follow up on audit recommendations and monitor the implementation of corrective actions.
• Lead and develop the internal audit team to ensure effective audit execution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive continuous improvement initiatives.