Global Internal Audit Director

Medtecs International Corporation Limited; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtecs International Corporation Limited seeks a senior professional to lead Group Internal Audit and Risk Management. You will develop the annual and multi-year risk-based audit plan and conduct audits across Group entities, including subsidiaries and overseas operations, ensuring follow-up on audit findings.

You will assess internal controls, risk management, and governance processes, identify major risks, and report to the Audit Committee and Board. International travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, internal auditing, business administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, finance, accounting, compliance, or related functions.
• At least 5 years in a managerial, senior management, or leadership role.
• Proven experience in multinational, multi-subsidiary, or listed-company environment.
• Experience conducting financial, operational, compliance, and risk-based audits.
• Experience presenting significant audit findings to senior management, audit committees, boards of directors, or equivalent governance bodies.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, risk management, corporate governance, and financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical, investigative, leadership, communication, and report-writing skills.
• High level of integrity, independence, objectivity, and professional skepticism.
• Willing and able to undertake international business travel, as well as other group locations when required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Group's annual and multi-year risk-based Internal Audit Plan.
• Conduct financial, operational, compliance, governance, and special audits across Group entities.
• Assess the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and corporate governance processes.
• Identify significant financial, operational, regulatory, fraud, IT, cybersecurity, and business risks.
• Review key business processes, including treasury, procurement, inventory, manufacturing, sales, logistics, HR/payroll, and information technology.
• Conduct audits of subsidiaries and overseas operations and ensure appropriate follow-up of audit findings.
• Functionally report to the Audit Committee and maintain direct communication on significant audit matters.
• Prepare clear, timely audit reports and presentations for senior management, the Audit Committee, and the Board of Directors.
• Report significant control weaknesses, emerging risks, suspected irregularities, and unresolved audit findings.
• Immediately elevate material or potentially material issues when appropriate.
• Monitor management's implementation of agreed corrective and preventive actions.
• Support and strengthen the Group's governance, risk management, and internal control framework.
• Review controls relating to financial reporting, regulatory compliance, related/interested-party transactions, and other significant governance matters.
• Keep abreast of developments affecting listed companies and multinational organizations.
• Assist in ensuring that the Internal Audit function supports corporate governance and regulatory obligations in other jurisdictions.
• Lead or coordinate investigations involving suspected fraud, misconduct, conflicts of interest, financial irregularities, policy violations, or significant control failures.
• Assess root causes and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate with Legal, HR, Compliance, external auditors, or other specialists when necessary.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and appropriate handling of sensitive information.
• Strengthen the Group's Internal Audit methodology, audit tools, and quality assurance processes.
• Introduce data analytics, continuous auditing, and technology-enabled audit techniques.
• Promote a culture of accountability, risk awareness, integrity, and internal control.
• Develop and mentor Internal Audit personnel and contribute to building a strong Group-wide audit capability.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Internal Auditing, Business Administration

Job description

Medtecs International Corporation Limited seeks a senior professional to lead Group Internal Audit and Risk Management. You will develop the annual and multi-year risk-based audit plan and conduct audits across Group entities, including subsidiaries and overseas operations, ensuring follow-up on audit findings.

You will assess internal controls, risk management, and governance processes, identify major risks, and report to the Audit Committee and Board. International travel may be required.