Chief Audit Executive

1 week ago

Metro Cebu, Philippines RAFI Microfinance Full time ₱2,000,000 - ₱2,500,000 per year

The Chief Audit Executive leads and manages the Internal Audit Group, providing independent assurance on governance, risk management, and internal control systems across RAFI and its subsidiaries. The CAE acts as the primary liaison to the Audit Committee and Board Risk Committee while contributing to enterprise-wide governance and strategy as part of the Management Committee.

Key Responsibilities

  • Leadership & Strategy
  • Direct the Internal Audit Group, overseeing audit planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up.
  • Provide strategic input as a member of the Management Committee.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement in audit practices.
  • Audit Governance & Assurance
  • Ensure adherence to the Internal Audit Charter, international audit standards, and RAFI policies.
  • Oversee risk-based annual audit planning and execution.
  • Facilitate reporting of audit findings and risk matters to the Audit Committee and Senior Management.
  • Coordinate and strengthen collaboration with external auditors.
  • Risk, Controls & Compliance
  • Provide assurance on governance, risk management, internal controls, and compliance across all business units.
  • Lead fraud investigation reviews, special audits, and risk maturity assessments.
  • Contribute to combined corporate assurance frameworks integrating audit, risk, compliance, and quality systems.
  • People & Resource Management
  • Manage audit managers and team leaders across program enterprises, branch operations, and shared services.
  • Develop team capacity through training, competency frameworks, and performance management.
  • Ensure effective resource allocation, budget management, and departmental policies.

Qualifications

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Management Accounting, Internal Auditing, Management Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related courses (Required)
  • Master's degree (MBA, Master in Internal Auditing, MS Accountancy) preferred

Certifications (at least one required):

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Required
  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Lean Six Sigma, Certified Risk Manager (CRM), or equivalent – Preferred

Experience:

  • At least 5 years in a managerial capacity, with 2+ years at Senior Manager/Director/Head of Audit level
  • Background in nonprofit, microfinance, banking, or professional audit/consulting firms preferred
  • Strong track record in operational, compliance, and financial audits

Competencies

Behavioral Competencies:

  • Strategic thinking, leadership, and navigation
  • Growth mindset and adaptability
  • Integrity, empathy, and collaboration
  • Change management and innovation

Technical Competencies:

  • Risk management and internal control frameworks
  • Audit methodologies and data analytics
  • Financial and management accounting
  • Governance, compliance, and regulatory knowledge
  • Fraud detection and investigation

Work Conditions

  • Primarily office-based at RAFI Main Office (Cebu City) with some travel to branches across Visayas and Mindanao (~10%).
  • Regular work hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM (with flexibility as required).

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