Global Senior Internal Auditor

ISS-Corporate; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

ISS STOXX is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to report to the Head of Internal Audit and independently execute varied audit engagements. You will lead planning, perform risk-based testing, evaluate controls, and communicate clear recommendations to strengthen processes and safeguard assets.

You will develop subject-matter expertise across business areas, contribute to audit methodology enhancements, and support quality assurance within the Internal Audit function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Business, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 5+ years of internal or external audit experience with full-cycle audits.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with risk awareness.
• Excellent organization and prioritization to manage multiple tasks.
• Clear written and verbal communication for audit reports and exec summaries.
• Effective stakeholder engagement across management levels.
• Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with ERP/CRM platforms.

Responsibilities

• Execute internal audit reviews within defined scope using risk-based testing.
• Identify control gaps and root causes; provide actionable improvements.
• Present audit results and insights to stakeholders across management levels.
• Act as SME and support knowledge sharing within Internal Audit.
• Contribute to QA, audit methodology, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist development of annual risk assessment and audit plan.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organization & project management

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Audit knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy/Business/Finance/Economics

Tools

ERP systems

CRM platforms (Salesforce)

SAP NetSuite

Job description

Job Description:

OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit, the Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for independently executing audit engagements of varying complexity across ISS STOXX. The role includes contributing to engagement planning, performing risk-based reviews of control design and operating effectiveness, evaluating audit results, communicating clear and actionable audit results, risks, and improvements, while supporting issue follow-up and remediation. The Senior Internal Auditor is expected to develop and apply subject matter expertise across one or more business, operational, regulatory, or financial areas, while contributing to the continuous improvement of the Internal Audit function through audit methodology enhancements, quality assurance and improvement activities, and knowledge sharing and development.

JOB ROLE/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Independently execute internal audit reviews within assigned scope, including conducting walkthroughs, developing audit programs and risk‑based testing procedures, performing controls testing through sampling and data analytics techniques, evaluating results including root cause analysis), and drafting audit observations and recommendations

• Evaluate audit results using technical expertise, business acumen, and professional judgment to identify control gaps, root causes, and improvement opportunities to strengthen controls, protect company assets and organizational value, ensure compliance to policies and regulations, and improve efficiency

• Present and communicate audit results and insights, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders across varying levels of management.

• Serve as the subject matter expert and primary point of contact within the Internal Audit function for assigned areas of specialization, providing guidance, insights, and knowledge sharing to support audit activities and development of continuous capability.

• Support and, where applicable, lead Internal Audit quality assurance and improvement initiatives, including activities related to audit methodology, quality reviews, learning and development, and continuous improvement of audit practices.

• Support the development of the annual risk‑assessment and audit plan through risk insights and sharing of business/functional knowledge and developments

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Business, Finance, Economics, or any equivalent/related course

• Minimum of 5 years of internal or external audit experience having conducted full-cycle audit reviews from engagement planning, fieldwork, reporting and monitoring. At least 3 years of internal audit experience in any or a combination of process, operational, financial, and compliance review

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess business processes, risks, and controls, identify underlying issues, and perform detailed analysis across business and operational environments

• Well-developed organization and project management skills with the ability to effectively manage priorities and handle multiple concurrent tasks

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, well-structured, and risk-focused audit reports and documentation, and articulate risks, issues, and recommendations in a concise and coherent manner

• Effective stakeholder management and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders across varying levels of management and drive effective audit execution.

• Proficient in MS Office and experienced in navigating or operating common ERP or CRM systems

Preferred Qualification:

• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CFE, or CISA is strongly preferred

• Audit experience within the Financial Services industry and/or a global internal audit environment

• Audit firm experience in assurance or advisory services

• Advanced excel skills, with working knowledge of audit analytics and visualization tools (e.g., ACL, IDEA, Power BI, Tableau), and exposure to ERP and CRM platforms such as SAP, NetSuite, or Salesforce

• Experience leveraging generative AI tools (e.g. Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Gemini) to support audit research, documentation, and audit efficiency initiatives

• Experience in applying data analytics techniques in assessing risks, trends, or business application control effectiveness

• Experience in audit planning/risk assessment exercise

Work Location & Schedule:

• Amenable to work at Ayala North Exchange, Makati City on a day shift schedule (8:30 AM to 5:30 PM PHT)

• Amenable to a hybrid work arrangement (3 days onsite and 2 days’ work from home)

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What You Can Expect from Us

Our people are the moving force behind our work. We are committed to building a culture that values diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences. If you have the skills, passion, and drive to help us bring clarity and transparency to capital markets, we want to work with you.

Together, we can grow your career in an environment that fuels creativity, drives innovation, and has real impact.

About ISS STOXX

ISS STOXX delivers world-class research, data, and technology solutions that empower capital market participants to pursue their visions with confidence. Our expertise spans indices, corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence, giving clients the tools they need to uncover opportunities, manage risks, and navigate evolving regulations. We are made up of 4,000 professionals operating across 20 countries and serving approximately 5,000 clients, including many of the world’s leading institutional investors. Our scale and reach give us deep market knowledge, while our innovative methodologies allow us to offer our clients tailored insights that drive impact and success.

Visit our website: https://www.iss-stoxx.com/

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ISS STOXX is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, ethnicity, creed, religion, sex, age, height, weight, citizenship status, national origin, social origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, pregnancy status, marital status, familial status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, military service or status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). All activities including, but not limited to, recruiting and hiring, recruitment advertising, promotions, performance appraisals, training, job assignments, compensation, demotions, transfers, terminations (including layoffs), benefits, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, are and will be administered on a non-discriminatory basis, consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements.