Internal Audit Manager

JOB OBJECTIVES:

The Internal Audit Manager reports to the Head of Internal Audit and Risk Management to facilitate in preparing and administering the audit plan for NAI and FPMGC (the Group), monitoring the Internal Audit Department's deliverables and supervising staff, as applicable.

The Internal Audit Manager, as part of the Internal Audit Team, provides independent assurance services to the Board, Audit Committee, and Management, focusing on reviewing the effectiveness of the governance, risk management, and control procedures that management has put in place.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Preparation of the annual audit plan:

• Significantly contributes to completing annual audit planning activities such as:

• Updating the audit universe
• Conducting risk assessments
• Preparing the resource plan
• Presenting the annual internal audit plan to Management and to the Audit Committee

B. Execution and completion of the audit plan:

• As audit lead:

• Leads audit engagements assigned through proper planning, delegation, monitoring, and execution.
• Applies IT principles, standards, methodologies, and good practices in the assessment of risks and controls.
• Guides other staff in preparing clear, concise, accurate and timely communications.
• Complies with internal audit policies and procedures that are in accordance with auditing standards.

• As audit team member:

• Collaborates with the audit lead and other members to execute audits and prepare, submit working paper and reports on a timely manner.
• Complies with internal audit policies and procedures in accordance with auditing standards.

• Stakeholder management:

• Heavily involved in management reporting and handling of discussions, collaboration, and critical conversations with top management.

C. Advisory and other non-audit activities:

• As audit lead:

• Leads non-audit activities for proper execution in accordance with internal audit policies and procedures.

• As audit team member:

• Collaborates with lead members to execute activities assigned. Output is delivered on a timely manner to meet stakeholder expectations.

D. Administrative responsibilities:

Delivery of assigned tasks related to, but not limited to the following:

• Strategy planning and resource planning
• Quality assurance improvement programs
• Scheduling and team housekeeping
• Team building and other human capital activities
• Training, education, and upskilling

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS / CERTIFICATIONS:

• With a bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, or any business course

• Preferably with a recognized audit certification (CIA, CISA, CSSP, among others)

CANDIDATE RELEVANT EXPERIENCE / PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS/BEHAVIORS:

• Minimum 5-7 years of audit experience, preferably inclusive of at least 3 years of audit experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity or inclusive of at least 3 years of senior auditor experience in an FMCG or financial services industry, overseeing operational audits.

• With applied leadership skills and has experience in managing multiple tasks and stakeholders

• Is a collaborator, strategic and has a learning and growth mindset?

• Can exhibit integrity, technical competence, objectivity, and confidentiality.

• With advanced communication skills, both oral and written.

INTERFACE / INTERACTION:

A. Internal Relations

• Audit Committee –Supports the Internal Audit and Risk Management Head in preparing and reporting Audit reports, plans and updates to the Audit Committee.

• Group Leadership Team (GLT) – Supports the Internal Audit and Risk Management Head in preparing and reporting Audit reports, plans and updates to the GLT.

• Business leadership teams – Collaborates with them to: 1) accomplish the internal audit plan and other advisory work and 2) report results of addressing the processes' risks through their committed action plans and timelines.

• Management –Communicates and collaborates with Management in accomplishing the audit plan or other assurance/advisory work.

• Other external parties (e.g., External Auditor, Regulatory Bodies, etc.) - Coordinates with external parties to accomplish and achieve the Audit plan and/or other assurance and advisory services.

MANAGING PEOPLE / LEADERSHIP:

Given the required maturity and experience for the role, the Internal Audit Manager is required to have adequate leadership and communication skills to manage upward (e.g., top management and directors) and deliver audit issues and other management reports with due care and professionalism.

Further, given the lean department, the role should be able to oversee multiple tasks but not compromising other assignments through consistent practice of effective time management with clear focus on the committed deliverables.

The role requires minimal supervision related to his/her duties and responsibilities stated above and can proactively initiate process improvement and innovation within the team.