Audit Asst. Manager

Job Purpose

The Business Assurance (BA) team is committed to providing independent and objective assurance to the Board and the Audit Committee on the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control environment across the Group. To support the organization's growth plans, the BA team is seeking to hire an Internal Audit Assistant Manager based in Manila, Philippines.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in producing a risk-based Audit Plan focusing on key business risks, cyclical coverage of key controls, compliance audits, self-assessments, and follow-up audits.
• Take responsibility for the execution of audit engagements and projects included in the Audit Plan, covering strategic, operational, regulatory compliance, IT, and financial processes.
• Lead complex and higher-risk audit engagements, including fieldwork, workpaper documentation, reporting, and follow-ups, ensuring adherence to internal audit methodologies.
• Perform risk assessments and prepare audit programs for assigned areas.
• Conduct interviews, perform audit testing, and draft audit reports with recommended corrective actions.
• Discuss audit observations, action plans, and remediation timelines with process owners.
• Prepare testing documentation and assist in creating reports for discussion with executive management.
• Conduct follow-up audits to ensure timely remediation of gaps identified during internal audit, internal control, and risk management activities.
• Identify and investigate root causes of audit findings, assess risks and exposures, and provide practical, value-added recommendations to improve controls, efficiency, and overall business processes.
• Develop a solid understanding of operational processes and supporting technology to conduct risk-based audits, including assessing the design and effectiveness of manual and automated controls.
• Document business process steps thoroughly, evaluate interdepartmental interdependencies, identify potential risks, and recommend improvement opportunities.
• Assist in preparing reports for executive management and presentations to the Board and Audit Committee.
• Provide ad hoc investigation, advisory, risk, and control services to operational management as needed.
• Build effective working relationships with management across the Group.
• Support the BA Senior Manager and Director in promoting good governance and risk management.
• Promote consistent policies, processes, and sharing of best practices.
• Uphold and promote the organization's core ethical and governance principles and policies.

Required Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with at least 6 years of auditing experience in a Big 4 firm or a major international organization; CIA or CISA certification is highly preferred.
• Fluency in English is essential; fluency in local languages is an advantage.
• Proven experience in internal audit and risk management, with the ability to identify risks and build detailed Risk and Control Matrices.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); familiarity with data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI) is a plus.
• Working knowledge of accounting systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics.
• Demonstrated ability to complete work within tight deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to various audiences.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and detail-orientation skills.
• A motivated team player with strong relationship-building skills who can work across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Culturally aware and sensitive to business practices across different regions.
• Experience managing professional teams in a multinational or shared-services environment is preferred.
• Strong professional and ethical integrity.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Php100, Php140,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid training

Application Question(s):

• Have handle international client?

Experience:

• Internal Audit: 6 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Required)

Work Location: In person