Financial Compliance Auditor

Smart Communications, Inc.; Makati; Vor Ort; PHP 600.000 - 1.000.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Smart Communications, Inc. in Makati is seeking an independent Internal Auditor to lead SOX 404 compliance reviews, risk assessments, and governance improvements across finance, operations, and IT controls.

You will coordinate internal and external compliance requirements, monitor remediation of control deficiencies, and communicate results to the Audit Committee and stakeholders. The role requires collaboration with process owners and a focus on control effectiveness.

Qualifikationen

• College graduate preferably in Accounting, Internal Auditing, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• At least 4 to 5 years auditing experience, preferably with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience working in telecommunications will be an advantage.
• Preferably with working experience in assessing compliance with applicable financial-related regulations, mainly compliance with SOX 404.

Aufgaben

• Lead compliance activities with financial-related regulations, mainly SOX 404, across planning, risk assessment, and scoping.
• Coordinate internal and external compliance requirements, monitor progress, identify and resolve issues, and report status.
• Monitor remediation of control deficiencies and perform Controls Self-Assessments and Sub-Certifications.
• Prepare year-end closing reports and reports to Audit Committee and stakeholders.
• Develop advisories/guidance and other ad hoc requirements; maintain HighBond SOX 404 tool and databases.
• Utilize applications for reports and dashboards.

Kenntnisse

Auditing experience

SOX 404

Risk assessment

Internal controls

Supervisory experience

Telecommunications experience

Ausbildung

College degree in Accounting/Finance

Jobbeschreibung

Provide independent and objective assurance and consulting services to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes related to the compliance with applicable financial-related regulations, mainly compliance with SOX 404

REGULAR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

OPERATIONAL:

Lead the activities in line with the compliance with financial-related regulations, mainly the Group-wide compliance with SOX 404 for the following areas:

• Planning, risk assessment and scoping
• Coordination of internal and external compliance requirements, including monitoring and reporting of progress and status, identification and resolution of issues, prompt reporting and/or escalation of issues, etc.
• Monitoring and follow through of the validation of remediation of Control Deficiencies
• Monitoring of Controls Self-Assessments and Sub-Certifications
• Year-end closing requirements and preparation of regular reports to the Audit Committee and other stakeholders
• Development and communication of advisories / guidance and other ad hoc requirements
• Administration and maintenance of HighBond SOX 404 tool and databases
• Utilize relevant applications in the preparation of reports, dashboards, etc.

FINANCIAL:

• Test and monitor the continued effectiveness of relevant internal controls over financial reporting of concerned organizational units
• Assess the financial implications of control deficiencies identified and recommend improvement
• Communicate results and monitor the remediation of noted deficiencies in the design and / or operating effectiveness of relevant internal controls over financial reporting

ADMINISTRATIVE:

• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures of Internal Audit and the Company.

CUSTOMER (INTERNAL/EXTERNAL):

• Advise, educate, and train process owners on risk assessments and internal controls
• Build business partnership by understanding internal clients' organizational structure, functions, roles and responsibilities.

Performs other related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time.

Education

• College graduate preferably in Accounting, Internal Auditing, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field
• At least 4 to 5 years auditing experience, preferably with at least 2 years in a supervisory role
• Experience working in telecommunications will be an advantage
• Preferably with working experience in assessing compliance with applicable financial-related regulations, mainly compliance with SOX 404