Audit Director

Executive search firm Monroe Consulting Group Philippines is recruiting on behalf of a company that is a Cebu-based Filipino holding company with over 60 years of history, with diversified investments in fashion retail, wood products, real estate, food retail, and primary healthcare. Our respective client is seeking for an Audit Director who will lead and strengthen the internal audit function of the organization. The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to provide independent assurance on the effectiveness of governance, risk, and compliance processes and will cover audit, financial reporting, risk management, and internal controls. He role will be reporting to the VP of Finance with hybrid work arrangement in Mandaue City, Cebu.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee internal audit activities to assess the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management practices, and compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Analyze financial performance, identify key trends and opportunities, and provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior management to support informed strategic decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, statutory requirements, and corporate governance policies, while proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial and operational risks.
• Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors, regulatory agencies, business leaders, and service providers, to ensure efficient and effective finance, accounting, and audit operations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop finance, accounting, and audit teams, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and high performance.
• Drive initiatives to strengthen internal controls, enhance financial and operational processes, improve efficiency, and support organizational growth. Lead or participate in special projects and other strategic initiatives as assigned by Management.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, must be CPA. Masters Degree in Accounting for Finance is preferred.
• At least 5 years of audit experience preferably from a Big 4 or similarly recognized audit firm. 
• Must possess strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial analysis tools, keen attention to detail.
• Experience with ERPs, preferably SAP.
• Must be an effective team leader with the ability to organize and execute when under demanding conditions and the demonstrated ability to manage stakeholders from all levels of the organization effectively. 
• Must demonstrate strong and grounded analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively Integrity and Ethics.