Internal Audit Department Head (Branch Operations)

PJ Lhuillier Group of Companies; Philippines; On-site; PHP 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PJ Lhuillier Group of Companies is seeking a senior leader to head the Operations Audit Department in the Philippines. You will oversee risk-based audits across 3,500 branches, ensure coverage and timely delivery, and drive improvements in audit methodology and technology-enabled auditing.

The role requires CPA or CIA preferred, 5–7 years of audit experience, and project management in financial services. You will collaborate with stakeholders to optimize controls and resources and report

Qualifications

• Graduate of Accountancy or Business-Related Courses.
• Strong technical acumen with proven ability to integrate cross-functional systems and tools.
• At least five to seven (5-7) years of full-time experience in auditing, accounting, business analysis, or program evaluation.
• Three (3) years' project management experience within the banking or financial services industry.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess internal control effectiveness.
• Manage relevant stakeholder relationships.
• Create and implement branch audit plan and calendar.
• Manage multi-branch audits.
• Develop Operational Audit Strategies, programs, and methodologies.
• Ensure appropriate audit coverage and effective use of resources.
• Ensure quality and timely completion of audits.
• Communicate audit results.
• Ensure timely resolution of audit issues.

Skills

Technical acumen

Stakeholder management

Auditing experience

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Accountancy or Business-related courses

Job description

About the role

The position is responsible for leading and managing the Operations Audit Department and overseeing the delivery of risk-based operational audits across the organization for 3500 branches. The position ensures appropriate audit coverage, effective use of resources, quality and timely completion of audits, communication of audit results, and timely resolution of audit issues. The position also provides leadership in operational risk assessment, audit methodology, continuous improvement, and technology-enabled auditing in accordance with the Global Internal Audit Standards and applicable regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Assess internal control effectiveness

• Manage relevant stakeholder relationships

• Create and implement branch audit plan and calendar

• Manage multi-branch audits

• Develop Operational Audit Strategies, programs, and methodologies

• Ensure appropriate audit coverage and effective use of resources

• Ensure quality and timely completion of audits

• Communicate audit results

• Ensure timely resolution of audit issues

About you

• Graduate of Accountancy or Business-Related Courses

• Strong technical acumen with proven ability to integrate cross-functional systems and tools

• At least five to seven (5-7) years of full-time experience in auditing, accounting, business analysis, or program evaluation

• Three (3) years' project management experience within the banking or financial services industry

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) preferred