Internal Audit and Quality Assurance Specialist

Plan International; Makati; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Plan International Pilipinas is seeking an Internal Audit and Quality Assurance Specialist to safeguard our programs and financial integrity. You will conduct audits, assess internal controls, identify risks, and report findings to leadership, supporting our counter-fraud initiatives and program quality.

Working closely with the Internal Audit & Quality Assurance Manager, you will review partner projects, ensure compliance with standards, and help strengthen systems across all program areas in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration; CPA preferred.
• Training in auditing standards, auditing techniques, and risk-based audit methodologies.
• At least three (3) years of experience in internal or external auditing, or financial/administrative supervision.
• Experience with an international NGO is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits of programs and operations, identifying control weaknesses and risks.
• Prepare and submit audit reports with actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Review partner-implemented projects for compliance with agreements and standards.
• Co-plan, perform, and document fraud investigations with the Counter Fraud team.
• Lead fraud awareness activities and training sessions.
• Follow up on the effectiveness of internal control measures.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred

Tools

Auditing standards training

Auditing techniques

Risk-based audit methodologies

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Internal Audit and Quality Assurance Specialist

Plan International Pilipinas is a girl-centered community-focused non-government organization, serving the Philippines for the last 64 years.

We are a newly locally registered Foundation, connected to 80+ Plan International offices worldwide.

We work with around 7,000 partner communities or barangays across the country, delivering programs on (PIER) Protection from Violence, Inclusive Health, Education to Economic Empowerment, and Resilience and Humanitarian.

We have 30,000 sponsored children and 2.5 million program participants, co-creating lasting impact especially for girls.

Plan International Pilipinas is committed to advancing children's rights and achieving equality for girls. As we continue strengthening our internal systems to support long-term, gender-transformative programming, we are looking for a dedicated Internal Audit and Quality Assurance Specialist to join our team.

About the Role

The Internal Audit and Quality Assurance Specialist plays a key role in safeguarding the organization's integrity and operational excellence. You will assess compliance with internal controls, identify weaknesses and risk areas, and recommend corrective measures that enhance the effectiveness of our systems. Working closely with the Internal Audit & Quality Assurance Manager, you will conduct audits, drive quality assurance, and support the organization’s counter-fraud initiatives.

This position is integral to ensuring that Plan International Pilipinas continues to deliver high-quality programming through sound, transparent, and accountable business processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits of program operations across all program areas and operating units, identifying control weaknesses and risk exposures.
• Prepare and submit comprehensive audit reports with actionable recommendations to the Executive Director.
• Review partner-implemented projects to assess compliance with Partnership Agreements and internal control standards.
• Co-plan, perform, and document fraud investigations and fact-finding missions in coordination with the APAC Counter Fraud Specialist.
• Lead fraud awareness activities and deliver counter-fraud training sessions.
• Follow up on the implementation and effectiveness of recommended internal control measures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration; Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
• Training in auditing standards, auditing techniques, and risk-based audit methodologies.
• At least three (3) years of experience in Internal or External Auditing, or financial/administrative supervision.
• Experience working with an international NGO is an advantage.

If you're a proactive auditing professional committed to strengthening organizational systems and supporting impactful humanitarian and development work, we'd love to hear from you.

Location: Makati City (with constant travel to program and project areas)

Type of Role: Fixed-term (until June 2027)

Reports to: Head of Internal Audit and Quality Assurance

Flexible Working Arrangements

Competitive compensation package (local T&C)

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls' rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.