Audit Manager | HYBRID

Audit Manager | HYBRID
Makati City | Hybrid | Monday to Friday | 3 days RTO

Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Audit Manager (External Audit) to lead client audit engagements and manage audit teams. This role is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end audit process, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and delivering high-quality assurance services to clients.

The ideal candidate is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with strong external audit experience, proven leadership skills, and the ability to manage multiple engagements in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and execute external audit engagements for a portfolio of clients
• Lead and supervise audit teams, ensuring quality and timely delivery of work
• Review audit working papers, financial statements, and supporting documentation
• Ensure compliance with applicable auditing and accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, ISA)
• Identify audit risks and develop appropriate audit strategies
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations to clients and senior stakeholders
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Monitor engagement budgets, timelines, and resource allocation
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to team members
• Coordinate with partners and senior management on engagement deliverables

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or a related field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – required
• Minimum 5 years of external audit experience
• At least 2 years of audit team leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong knowledge of auditing standards (ISA) and financial reporting standards (IFRS)
• Experience handling multiple audit engagements simultaneously
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a Big 4 or reputable audit firm
• Exposure to diverse industries and complex audit engagements
• Strong client management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Proficiency in audit tools and data analytics is an advantage