Group Chief Audit Executive Strategic Internal Audit Leader

A7 Recruitment Company; Makati; On-site; PHP 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Audit Executive will serve as the Group CAE, providing independent and objective assurance across the portfolio of managed companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, and investments in the Group.

This role leads the development and execution of a risk-based internal audit program that evaluates governance, risk management, internal controls, regulatory compliance, and operational effectiveness throughout the Group.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk Management, or Governance.
• At least 8 years in a senior leadership role heading Internal Audit within a conglomerate, holding company, multinational corporation, listed company, financial institution, or highly diversified organization.
• Experience reporting directly to a Board Audit Committee.
• Demonstrated experience auditing multiple business sectors and legal entities.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine regulatory requirements and corporate governance practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of a risk-based internal audit program that evaluates governance processes, risk management practices, internal controls, regulatory compliance, and operational effectiveness throughout the Group.
• Provide independent and objective assurance across the entire portfolio of managed companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, and investments as the Group CAE.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business Administration, Internal Auditing, or related field

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

MBA or Master's Degree

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA)

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Job description

The Corporate Audit Executive will serve as the Group CAE, providing independent and objective assurance across the portfolio of managed companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, and investments in the Group.

This role leads the development and execution of a risk-based internal audit program that evaluates governance, risk management, internal controls, regulatory compliance, and operational effectiveness throughout the Group.