Internal Auditor

Responsibilities:

Audit & ComplianceConduct periodic audits of financial statements, operational processes, and team activities to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal policies, contracts, and external regulations.Review both historical and ongoing transactions for compliance with client contracts, government regulations, and industry standards.Test and validate internal controls, identifying risks, gaps, fraud indicators, or inefficiencies.Monitor for potential conflicts of interest across departments and escalate findings to the CEO. Financial Governance & OversightReview financial workflows to ensure segregation of duties (no single person has end-to-end control of financial transactions).Validate project and campaign budgets (events, production, media buying, etc.) against actual expenditures.Check that third-party vendor engagements are transparent, competitively priced, and free from favoritism.Verify expense approvals and disbursements against contracts, POs, and scope of work. Client & Third-Party AssuranceCross-check billing, collections, and payments with clients to confirm accuracy and timeliness.Liaise with third-party vendors and partners to ensure all financial transactions are legitimate and supported by proper documentation.Monitor agency-client reconciliations to ensure no overbilling, under-collection, or missed obligations. Risk Management & Internal ControlConduct periodic risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities in financial processes.Recommend corrective actions and strengthen internal control systems.Maintain whistleblower-friendly channels for reporting suspected irregularities. Reporting & AdvisoryPrepare clear, actionable audit reports and risk assessments for the CEO and senior leadership.Provide insights and recommendations that improve efficiency, compliance, and cost-effectiveness.Collaborate with Finance, HR, Operations, and Client Services to implement best practices in governance.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CIA preferred).Minimum 3 years of audit experience (financial + operational; agency or media background a plus).Strong knowledge of Philippine accounting standards, SEC/BIR compliance, and risk management practices.Proven ability to detect irregularities and recommend corrective action.High integrity, independence, and confidentiality in handling sensitive financial data.Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to challenge constructively.Proficiency in Google Workspace (especially Google Sheets), plus familiarity with accounting/audit software.Ability to work independently in a remote work setting.

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