We are seeking an experienced Audit Director to lead and strengthen our internal audit function. The ideal candidate is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with at least five (5) years of external audit experience gained from any of the Big Four audit firms. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills are essential.
Work location: Mandaue City, Cebu
Why Join Us
Work Setup: We offer Hybrid/Hyflex Work Arrangement
- Hybrid – work from anywhere model (onsite and remote options)
- Flexible – flexible working times within core work hours
Benefits:
- Day 1 HMO Coverage - Comprehensive Healthcare Program and Benefits for Employees and Extended Healthcare Benefit and Assistance for Dependents
- Generous Leave Credits - Vacation Leaves, Sick Leaves, and Birthday Leave
- Work Tools (i.e., Company-provided SIM Card Mobile Data Plan, and Laptop and accessories)
- Competitive Salary Package
If you are a driven and motivated Audit Professional looking for a challenging and rewarding leadership role in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity today.
Responsibilities:
Leadership & Strategy
- Develop and implement a group-wide financial consolidation and internal audit strategy aligned with LH Paragon Group's objectives.
- Establish standardized financial reporting and consolidation processes across all subsidiaries, ensuring consistent application of accounting policies and controls.
- Lead the annual audit and consolidation calendar, ensuring timely submission of SBU financials and alignment with group deadlines.
Group Consolidation & Financial Management
- Oversee the preparation of consolidated financial statements (monthly, quarterly, and annual), ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GAAP/IFRS.
- Review SBU financial reports and supporting schedules, validating intercompany eliminations, reconciliations, and adjustments.
- Ensure uniform chart of accounts, policies, and consolidation methodologies across the Group.
- Lead the budgeting and forecasting consolidation, integrating SBU financial plans into a unified group perspective.
- Conduct group-level financial analyses to support strategic decisions, performance reviews, and board reporting.
Stakeholder Management
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors, regulatory agencies, business leaders, and service providers, to ensure efficient finance and audit operations.
Team Leadership and Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop the audit teams, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and high performance.
Process Improvement
- Drive initiatives to strengthen internal controls, enhance financial processes, improve operational efficiency, and support organizational growth.
Financial Analysis and Reporting
- Analyze financial performance, identify trends and opportunities, and provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior management to support strategic decision-making.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of five (5) years of external audit experience, preferably gained from a Big Four audit firm.
- CPA license is required.
- Strong knowledge of Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS), Philippine Standards on Auditing (PSA), internal controls, and risk-based auditing methodologies.
- Exposure to the retail, real estate, and other diversified industries is an advantage.
- Proficient in accounting principles, financial analysis, and ERP systems, preferably SAP.
- Demonstrates strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical judgment is essential.
