External Audit Manager

Work Schedule: Dayshift | Monday - Friday

Job Description:

The External Audit Manager is responsible for managing multiple external audit engagements, overseeing engagement teams, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality audit services to clients. The role involves engagement planning, risk assessment, client relationship management, team leadership, and overall audit quality assurance.

The Audit Manager serves as a key point of contact for clients and works closely with Partners and senior leadership to ensure compliance with professional standards and achievement of engagement objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple audit engagements simultaneously across various industries.
• Oversee audit planning, execution, completion, and reporting activities.
• Review audit strategies, risk assessments, and audit programs prepared by engagement teams.
• Ensure engagements are completed within budget, timeline, and quality standards.

• Review audit workpapers, financial statements, disclosures, and audit reports.
• Ensure compliance with Philippine Standards on Auditing (PSA), Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS), and firm methodologies.
• Resolve complex accounting, auditing, and reporting issues.
• Ensure audit findings and recommendations are properly documented and communicated.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for audit clients.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and high-quality service delivery.
• Discuss audit findings, recommendations, and business risks with client management.
• Support business development and client retention initiatives.

Team Leadership & Development

• Review team performance and provide coaching, feedback, and technical guidance.
• Assist in manpower planning, resource allocation, and engagement scheduling.
• Promote collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning within the team.

• Monitor engagement risks and escalate significant issues to Partners as necessary.
• Ensure adherence to professional ethics, independence requirements, and firm policies.
• Participate in internal quality reviews and regulatory inspections when required.

• Support firm-wide process improvement and transformation initiatives.
• Participate in training programs, technical updates, and knowledge-sharing activities.
• Contribute to audit methodology enhancements and operational efficiencies.

Qualifications:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is required
• Minimum of 5-8 years of relevant external audit experience, preferably from a reputable auditing firm
• At least 2–3 years of supervisory or managerial experience
• Strong technical expertise in PFRS, PSA, and financial reporting
• Experience managing large or complex audit engagements
• Strong leadership, project management, and client management skills
• Excellent analytical, communication, and decision-making abilities
• Proficiency in audit software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office applications