External Audit Manager (CPA)

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

Engagement Management

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.

Technical Review & Quality Assurance

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.

Client Relationship Management

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

Lead, mentor, and develop audit teams across multiple engagements.

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.

Risk Management & Compliance

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.

Process Improvement & Firm Initiatives

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