Job description
Motortrade Nationwide Corporation is seeking a proactive and results-driven Assistant Audit Manager to join our growing team in the heart of Metro Manila. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-branch environment and is committed to strengthening our internal controls and risk management framework. As a pivotal member of the Internal Audit function, you will partner with branch leaders to assess, improve, and sustain high standards of financial integrity and regulatory compliance across our automotive network.
In this role, you will collaborate with senior management to plan and execute audits, develop risk-based programs, and lead fieldwork at branch locations. You will synthesize audit evidence into actionable insights, prepare clear reports, and monitor remediation efforts to ensure sustained improvements. The position offers growth opportunities within a respected Philippine market leader and exposure to diverse processes across sales, operations, and finance.
Key responsibilities include delivering independent assurance over internal controls, safeguarding assets, cash handling, and compliance with corporate policies and relevant accounting standards. You will mentor junior staff, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the ongoing optimization of our risk assessment approach and audit methodology.
Join a collaborative, performance-driven culture that values integrity, accountability, and professional development. This is a full-time opportunity for professionals based in San Juan City, Metro Manila who are ready to contribute to a high-impact audit program while advancing their career in internal audit and governance.
Responsibility
- Assist in planning, executing, and supervising branch audits to evaluate internal controls, operational efficiency, and compliance with policies.
- Coordinate with branch management to gather evidence, validate processes, and ensure timely fieldwork completion.
- Lead risk assessment activities, design audit programs, and test controls to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.
- Evaluate financial statements, cash handling, asset safeguarding, and regulatory compliance across multiple locations.
- Prepare clear, concise audit reports for senior management, including risk ratings and actionable recommendations.
- Mentor and develop junior auditors; collaborate with other departments to implement corrective actions and monitor remediation progress.
- Support the Audit Manager in tracking issues, follow-up reviews, and continuous improvement of the audit process.
Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional certification such as CPA or CIA is preferred.
- Minimum 3+ years of internal audit, external audit, or equivalent experience within a corporate environment.
- Strong knowledge of internal controls, risk assessment, and accounting standards applicable in the Philippines (and IFRS where relevant).
- Proficiency in data analytics, audit software, and advanced Excel for sampling, testing, and reporting.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; ability to present findings to senior leadership.
- Ability to travel to branch locations within Metro Manila as needed; strong stakeholder management and teamwork.