Head of Internal Audit - Financial Services

HRTx Inc; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

HRTx Inc. is seeking an experienced Head of Internal Audit in Makati to drive assurance activities and governance support. The role leads planning, execution, and reporting of audits, advising the Audit Committee on risks and control improvements.

Responsibilities include developing policies aligned with GIAs, managing the QAIP, and guiding the team to deliver actionable recommendations while maintaining budget discipline and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Must be able to develop and update internal audit policies and frameworks.
• Strong ability to lead risk-based audit planning and coverage across units.
• Experience overseeing audits from planning to reporting with clear documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develops and updates internal audit policies aligned with GIAs, regulatory requirements, and governance frameworks.
• Leads risk-based audit planning and ensures comprehensive coverage across business units.
• Oversees audit engagements from planning through fieldwork to reporting, with quality documentation and actionable recommendations.
• Advises Management and Audit Committee on emerging risks, regulatory changes, and control enhancements.
• Monitors implementation of agreed action plans and reports progress to the Audit and Risk Committee.
• Provides independent advisory support on risk management, internal controls, and process improvements.
• Collaborates with external auditors, compliance, and risk teams to align assurance activities.
• Supports Governance, Risk, and Compliance initiatives, including ERM, sustainability, ethics, and fraud risk management.
• Oversees QAIP and facilitates external quality assessments to ensure GIAS compliance.
• Sets departmental goals, KPIs, and resource plans aligned with strategy.
• Leads, mentors, and evaluates audit staff, fostering development and high performance.
• Manages internal audit budget and ensures efficient resource utilization.
• Prepares and presents quarterly and annual reports to the Audit Committee.
• Promotes a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement within Internal Audit.

Skills

Internal audit leadership

Risk management

Governance

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

A. Assurance - Planning, Execution, and Reporting

1. Develops and updates internal audit policies aligned with Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS), regulatory requirements, and company governance frameworks.
2. Leads risk-based audit planning and ensures comprehensive coverage across business units.
3. Oversees audit engagements from planning through fieldwork to reporting, ensuring quality documentation and practical recommendations.
4. Advises Management and the Audit Committee on emerging risks, regulatory changes, and control enhancements.
5. Monitors implementation of agreed action plans and reports progress to the Audit and Risk Committee.

B. Advisory & Governance Support

1. Provides independent advisory support on risk management, internal controls, and process improvements.
2. Collaborates with external auditors, compliance, and risk teams to align assurance activities.
3. Supports Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) initiatives, including ERM, sustainability, ethics, and fraud risk management.
4. Oversees the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) and facilitates external quality assessments to ensure GIAS compliance.

C. Leadership & Administration

1. Sets departmental goals, KPIs, and resource plans aligned with organizational strategy.
2. Leads, mentors, and evaluates audit staff, fostering professional development and high performance.
3. Manages the internal audit budget and ensures efficient resource utilization.
4. Prepares and presents quarterly and annual reports to the Audit Committee.
5. Promotes a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement within the Internal Audit function.