Internal Audit Specialist

General Objective of the Job

Proactively participate and contribute as part of the team to complete audit milestones and to achieve the set goals of various internal audit engagements within D&L Group. An Internal Audit Specialist contributes to all phases of the internal audit process. Fundamentally, this position plays a vital role to meet the Department's purpose within the organization. It offers a lot of opportunities and exposure to experience diverse business processes, and acquire the support and coaching you need from adept colleagues or clients.

Duties and Responsibilities

I. Audit Engagements

• Prepare, contribute, and assist in the preparation of work plans (including risk assessment) and audit programs for the audit engagement.
• Perform audits through detailed testing of source documents, observation, inquiry, and other audit techniques to assess the adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of the Group's internal controls in accordance with the applicable standards under the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), laws, policies, rules, and regulations.
• Carry out research from internal (e.g., policies and procedures, benchmarking, etc.) and external sources (e.g., laws and regulations, business and industry developments, etc.) to gain useful information (what) and insights (why) relevant to an ongoing audit engagement.
• Review compliance with rules, regulations, laws, codes of practice, guidelines, principles, and policies as they apply individually or collectively to all parts of the organization.
• Participate actively in both internal (e.g., team meetings regarding strategies, progress, etc.) and external discussions (e.g., kick-off, validation, and exit meetings).
• Prepare and sign off on complete working papers documenting adequately the performed audit and gathered evidence. Submit to the assigned reviewer/s, as applicable.
• Submit initial report that includes audit observations and recommendations for the improvement of the procedures being reviewed.
• Monitor and follow-up on the implementation of agreed-upon action plans.

II. Administrative and Non-core Activities

• Ensure attendance at assigned trainings and share learnings with colleagues.
• Take part in the department's special initiatives and projects (e.g., assigned committee, etc.)
• Accomplish post-engagement performance evaluations and provide feedback to Team Leader and Audit Manager.

III. People Engagement and Professional Values

• Establish and maintain good working relationships with audit customers and colleagues within and outside the Department at all times.
• Exercise professional skepticism and diligence in carrying out and completing the engagement.
• Pro-active escalation of roadblocks and issues encountered with the Team Leader.
• Maintain and promote a collegial work environment, respecting the work and ideas of others.
• Adherence to Corporate Values and Code of Professional Conduct at all times.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Bachelor's Degree
• At least one (1) year work experience in providing audit-related services (i.e., internal, external, ISO, QA, etc.)
• With Basic understanding of Internal Auditing and Internal Control
• Proficient in MS Office and Google Suite applications
• Able to perform basic data analysis using Excel tools
• Able to communicate in English, in both verbal and written

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Certifications: CPA, CIA, etc.
• Familiarity with SQL, Power BI, and Microsoft D365
• Advanced report writing and presentation skills

• Fundamental knowledge on:

• Risk Management Principles and Framework

• Root Cause Analysis and Problem Solving Methodologies
• Cost-Benefit and Pareto Principles
• Knowledge and experience in manufacturing industry is a plus
• Keen awareness of external events with direct or indirect relevance to D&L
• Adaptable and effective, in both working independently and within a team environment

Working Conditions:

• Willing to physically report at the official work base located at Consumer Care Products Inc. (CCPI) Building, Manggahan Light Industrial Park, Amang Rodriguez Ave., Pasig City
• Willing for regular fieldwork assignments to different site locations of the Group (e.g., Batangas, Laguna, Pasig City, Quezon City, etc.)