Internal Audit

Aboitiz InfraCapital is the infrastructure arm of the Aboitiz Group, and is a leading infrastructure company committed to
enabling businesses
and
uplifting communities
through smart, resilient, and inclusive investment projects. At AlC, we just don't invest in infrastructure projects that help address the gaps and solve the current and most pressing needs of the country. We invest in the future while looking after the welfare of our people, our nation and our planet — and we are in it for the long haul.

The
Internal Audit
Officer
and
Specialist
are responsible for executing risk- based internal audits in accordance with the audit standards and methodology, as well as assisting with other matters and projects. In the conduct of audit engagements, the Officer shall perform planning, work program development, fieldwork execution, provide audit results through detailed reports, provide recommendations, and communicate the results to Stakeholders. The role shall assist and support the Audit leadership in executing the duties outlined in its charter. A more independent and senior individual contributor, responsible for executing and leading audit engagement with minimal supervision.

INTERNAL AUDIT OFFICER AND SPECIALIST:

Internal Audit Planning

● Assist in formulating and developing the annual risk-based audit plan in collaboration with the Internal Audit Management, Senior Management, and Audit Committee.

● Identify all the operating units, business processes, and systems or risk auditable areas; assess each auditable area by using the COSO Framework or risk assessment matrix;

● Communicate and collaborate with line and senior management on the internal audit plan.

Internal Audit Execution, Reporting and Follow-up

● Handles moderately complex FinOps audit projects, ensuring that these are executed according to plan and conducted in accordance with the set standards and methodology, aligned with Global IIA standards with minimal supervision from Audit Manager

● Direct and review the work of the Audit Specialist during audit engagements, as assigned by the Audit leaders.

● Ensure work quality through performing understanding and detailed analysis of the process, risk assessment, walkthroughs, and development of testing procedures to evaluate the adequacy of controls and compliance with policies and regulations;

● Identify control weaknesses, risks, and areas for improvement for each of the internal audit engagements performed. Provide relevant recommendations to mitigate the control weaknesses and collaborate with the management to arrive at meaningful action plans.

● Prepare the audit report summarizing the audit observations, recommendations, and action plans and communicate the results of the audit to line and senior management;

● Follow-up on audit recommendations and monitor action plans to ensure timely implementation.

Advisory and Management Requests

● Provide advisory support to business units and departments on best practices for improving governance, risk management and internal controls.

● Participate in special investigations and fraud audits as directed by audit leaders.

Other Tasks

● Audit Committee Support. Assist and support audit leaders in matters of reporting to Audit Committee, as requested

● Professional development. Engage in continuous knowledge and skills development. Stay informed about updates in auditing to maintain professional competence.

● Administrative. Adheres to and keeps abreast of company/department policies and Code of Conduct/Ethics.

● People Engagement. Participates actively in company activities and ensures continuous engagement with Management.

● Ethical conduct. Uphold high ethical standards maintain independence and objectivity throughout the auditing process.

● Leadership. Mentor Audit Specialists, ensuring knowledge transfer and skill development

Qualifications:

● Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Internal Audit

● Years of relevant experience:

• For Internal Audit Officer
  :
  At least
  5 years
  of relevant work experience including minimum 2 years experience in an audit firm.
• For Internal Audit Specialist
  :
  At least
  2 years
  of relevant work experience.

● Preferably CPA and/or Certified Internal Auditor

● Strong understanding of risk-based auditing and knowledge of sound control and business practices.

● Good analytical and problem solving skills Effective written and verbal communication

● Ability to work on audits with minimal supervision while seeking guidance when necessary

● Ability to lead and supervise junior auditors/audit specialist during audit engagements as assigned

● Strong attention to detail Integrity and Professionalism Willingness to travel

● Proficiency in software applications (MS Office or Google apps)

● SAP knowledge, preferably