Internal Controls Senior Manager

We are seeking a highly motivated Internal Controls Senior Manager to join our Corporate Internal Controls team based in Manila. In this role, you will serve as the Internal Controls business partner to the newly established Integrated Shared Services in Manila, with primary responsibility for maintaining an effective and efficient internal control environment.

A key focus of this position is to ensure compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) by driving the effectiveness of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR). You will also support ad-hoc risk mitigation initiatives to address the company's operational risks.

This role provides the opportunity to gain broad exposure to the business through risk assessments, consultancy and training, SOX and management control design and implementation, and control performance monitoring.

What You'll Bring

• Strong knowledge of internal control principles, with the ability to propose practical solutions to control issues.
• Solid accounting and financial statement understanding, coupled with audit experience.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, while building and maintaining relationships across cross-functional teams.
• Strong presentation skills, with the confidence to interact with stakeholders at various management levels.
• Demonstrated stakeholder management experience and ability to influence key stakeholders (Management, External and Internal Auditors).
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills.

You will be part of a diverse team and work alongside experienced professionals across the organization. The role reports to the Associate Director – APS, Internal Controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop SOX controls in line with the COSO framework.
• Review and monitor the execution of controls on a periodic basis.
• Ensure timely and effective remediation of identified control deficiencies.
• Perform financial risk assessments on key projects: review process flows, interview stakeholders, identify financial reporting risks, prepare risk assessment reports, and provide recommendations.
• Support major projects that impact the control environment, ensuring that financial statement risks are identified, assessed, and monitored.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying and implementing enhancements (e.g., adopting new technologies, adapting to legislative changes).
• Provide subject matter expertise on internal control topics for ad-hoc/special projects and ICFR matters, including training.
• Promote a strong culture of compliance by collaborating with stakeholders across the organization.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external auditors.

Key Stakeholders

• ISS Manila Leadership Team and key stakeholders
• ISS Bulgaria (Sofia and Varna) stakeholders
• Corporate & Business Units (Corporate Finance, Group Financial Controlling, Business Process Owners, Control Owners across functions such as BPT, Legal, Supply Chain, etc.)
• Internal and External Auditors

Experience (Preferred)

• Minimum 8+ years' experience in Internal Controls, Internal Audit, or a Big 4 firm (SOX control experience is required).
• Strong knowledge of internal control environments, Finance functions, and related processes in the FMCG industry.
• Experience conducting financial risk assessments and developing mitigation strategies.
• Excellent communication skills with proven success in stakeholder management.

Qualifications (Required)

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting and/or Finance.
• Professional qualification in accounting (ACA, ACMA, ACCA, CIA, CPA) required.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Php200, Php300,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Company Christmas gift
• Company events
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid training
• Promotion to permanent employee

Work Location: In person