INTERNAL AUDIT HEAD

INTERNAL AUDIT HEAD

Location: Cebu City

Reports To: Audit Committee Chair / Board of Directors / Chief Executive Officer

About the Role

The Internal Audit Manager will lead the company's financial and operational audit activities,

ensuring that internal controls, risk management, governance, and compliance processes are

effective and aligned with professional auditing standards.

The role is responsible for developing risk-based audit plans, overseeing audit engagements,

reviewing audit findings, and providing practical recommendations that strengthen business

operations and protect company assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop risk-based annual audit plans and strategies aligned with organizational

goals.

• Establish audit objectives, scope, methodologies, and engagement schedules.

• Lead financial, operational, branch, and special audit engagements.

• Review audit work papers and ensure compliance with internal audit quality

standards.

• Assess the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, governance, and regulatory compliance.

• Conduct complex, sensitive, or high-risk audit procedures and investigations.

• Identify operational and financial risks and recommend appropriate corrective actions.

• Prepare clear, comprehensive, and well-documented audit reports.

• Present audit findings, risks, and recommendations to senior management and key

stakeholders.

• Monitor management action plans and conduct follow-up audits to confirm implementation.

• Promote continuous improvement and ensure alignment with Institute of Internal Auditors standards and methodologies.

• Maintain strict confidentiality, independence, objectivity, and professional ethics.

• Manage audit budgets, staff allocation, schedules, and technology resources.

• Coach and develop the financial and operational audit teams.

• Coordinate with external auditors, consultants, suppliers, and government agencies when required.

• Stay updated on industry practices, regulatory developments, fraud risks, and emerging audit technologies.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy or another business-related course.

• At least five years of relevant experience in financial and operational internal auditing.

• Certified Public Accountant

• Strong experience in risk assessment, internal controls, fraud detection, audit planning, and compliance.

• Proven leadership and team-management experience.

• Strong analytical, report-writing, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.

• High level of integrity, confidentiality, independence, and professional judgment.

• Computer literate with at least intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Key Competencies

• Strategic audit planning and management

• Financial and operational auditing

• Risk management and internal controls

• Fraud detection and prevention

• Financial analysis and management reporting

• Decision-making and advisory skills

• Leadership and team development

• Persuasion, collaboration, and executive communication

• Professional ethics and confidentiality

• Digital and analytical mindset