Job description
Motortrade Nationwide Corporation, a leading automotive retailer and service provider in the Philippines, is seeking a highly capable Assistant Audit Manager to join our team in Makati City. This role is ideal for a seasoned audit professional who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-branch environment and is motivated by strengthening internal controls, enhancing financial reporting, and ensuring regulatory compliance across the network. As a key member of the assurance team, you will collaborate with senior leadership to safeguard assets, improve processes, and drive sustainable growth.
In this position, you will plan, oversee, and execute risk-based audits for branch locations, develop scope and objectives, and lead the audit lifecycle from fieldwork to report delivery. You will review control design and operating effectiveness, test transactions, and present clear, actionable findings to management and stakeholders. You will also mentor and supervise junior auditors, allocate assignments, monitor progress, and ensure timely, high-quality audit outputs. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, exceptional communication, and the ability to partner with finance, operations, and compliance teams to implement practical improvements across the network.
Join a collaborative, growth-driven environment that values integrity, professionalism, and continuous learning. We offer a competitive compensation package, opportunities for career advancement, and a supportive culture that empowers you to make a measurable impact on our business and its branches nationwide.
Responsibility
- Lead and oversee branch audit engagements across multiple locations, including planning, fieldwork, issue validation, and reporting.
- Develop risk-based audit plans, scope, and objectives tailored to branch networks and business processes.
- Assess and test internal controls related to cash handling,Receivables, Payables, and regulatory compliance.
- Coordinate with finance, operations, and compliance teams to gather evidence and validate findings.
- Manage audit teams, assign tasks, monitor progress, and ensure timely delivery of audit reports.
- Present concise audit findings to management with actionable recommendations and remediation timelines.
- Monitor implementation of corrective actions and track risk mitigation progress across branches.
- Contribute to the enhancement of internal audit methodology and continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional certification such as CPA or CIA is preferred.
- At least 5-7 years of progressive internal or external audit experience with supervisory responsibilities.
- Strong knowledge of internal controls, risk assessment, and audit methodologies; experience in retail or franchise networks is a plus.
- Proficiency in data analytics, Excel, and audit software; ability to interpret financial statements and identify issues.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills; comfortable working with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain high ethical and professional standards.
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of Philippine GAAP and regulatory requirements applicable to auditing and financial reporting.