Audit Director

We are seeking an experienced Audit Director to lead and strengthen our internal audit function. The ideal candidate is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with at least five (5) years of external audit experience gained from any of the Big Four audit firms. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Work location: Mandaue City, Cebu

Why Join Us?

Work Setup: We offer Hybrid/Hyflex Work Arrangement

• Hybrid – "work from anywhere" model (onsite and remote options)
• Flexible – flexible working times within core work hours

Benefits:

• Day 1 HMO Coverage - Comprehensive Healthcare Program and Benefits for Employees and Extended Healthcare Benefit and Assistance for Dependents
• Generous Leave Credits - Vacation Leaves, Sick Leaves, and Birthday Leave
• Work Tools (i.e., Company-provided SIM Card Mobile Data Plan, and Laptop and accessories)
• Competitive Salary Package

If you are a driven and motivated Audit Professional looking for a challenging and rewarding leadership role in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity today.

Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy

• Develop and implement a group-wide financial consolidation and internal audit strategy aligned with LH Paragon Group’s objectives.
• Establish standardized financial reporting and consolidation processes across all subsidiaries, ensuring consistent application of accounting policies and controls.
• Lead the annual audit and consolidation calendar, ensuring timely submission of SBU financials and alignment with group deadlines.

Group Consolidation & Financial Management

• Oversee the preparation of consolidated financial statements (monthly, quarterly, and annual), ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GAAP/IFRS.
• Review SBU financial reports and supporting schedules, validating intercompany eliminations, reconciliations, and adjustments.
• Ensure uniform chart of accounts, policies, and consolidation methodologies across the Group.
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting consolidation, integrating SBU financial plans into a unified group perspective.
• Conduct group-level financial analyses to support strategic decisions, performance reviews, and board reporting.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors, regulatory agencies, business leaders, and service providers, to ensure efficient finance and audit operations.

Team Leadership and Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop the audit teams, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and high performance.

Process Improvement

• Drive initiatives to strengthen internal controls, enhance financial processes, improve operational efficiency, and support organizational growth.

Financial Analysis and Reporting

• Analyze financial performance, identify trends and opportunities, and provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior management to support strategic decision-making.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years of external audit experience, preferably gained from a Big Four audit firm.
• CPA license is required.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS), Philippine Standards on Auditing (PSA), internal controls, and risk-based auditing methodologies.
• Exposure to the retail, real estate, and other diversified industries is an advantage.
• Proficient in accounting principles, financial analysis, and ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Demonstrates strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical judgment is essential.