Internal Audit Head

Dempsey Resource Management Inc.; Negros Oriental; On-site; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dempsey Resource Management Inc. in the Philippines seeks an Internal Audit Head to lead the internal audit function, shaping risk-based plans and ensuring governance and controls across the organization.

You will direct audit teams, ensure compliance with regulations, and partner with executive management to mitigate risks and prevent fraud.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy.
• Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• CIA certification preferred.
• 7–10 years of progressive audit experience.
• At least 3–5 years in a senior audit leadership role (Audit Manager level or higher).
• Strong knowledge of internal audit standards.
• Proficient in audit management software and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a risk-based annual internal audit plan to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and governance processes.
• Serve as the primary liaison to the Board’s Audit Committee, delivering objective reports, audit findings, and progress updates on risk mitigation efforts.
• Identify key operational, financial, and strategic risks across all business units; assess control systems and recommend improvements.
• Conduct internal reviews to ensure compliance with laws and policies; lead investigations into fraud or misconduct.
• Direct financial, operational, and IT audit engagements; supervise follow-up reviews to verify corrective actions.
• Manage, mentor, and build a high-performing internal audit team with strict professional and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Auditing

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy

CPA

CIA preferred

Tools

Audit management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Internal Audit Head leads and oversees the organization’s internal audit function, ensuring that internal controls, risk management systems, and governance processes operate effectively. This executive role involves developing a comprehensive risk-based audit plan, evaluating internal policies for financial and operational efficiency, and providing independent, objective assurance to the Audit Committee and senior leadership. The candidate will direct audit teams, ensure compliance with statutory regulations, and partner with executive management to mitigate organizational risks and prevent fraud.

JOB REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy.
• Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is highly preferred
• Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive audit experience
• At least 3–5 years in a senior audit leadership role (Audit Manager level or higher)
• Strong knowledge of internal audit standards
• Proficient in audit management software and Microsoft Office applications

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Audit Strategy & Planning: Develop and execute a risk-based annual internal audit plan to assess, evaluate, and report on the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and governance processes.

Governance & Audit Committee Reporting: Serve as the primary liaison to the Board’s Audit Committee, delivering objective reports, audit findings, and progress updates on risk mitigation efforts.

Risk Management & Assessment: Identify key operational, financial, and strategic risks across all business units; assess control systems and recommend actionable, cost-effective improvements.

Compliance & Fraud Prevention: Conduct internal reviews to ensure compliance with applicable laws, accounting standards, and company policies, while leading independent investigations into suspected fraud or misconduct.

Audit Execution & Follow-Up: Direct financial, operational, and IT audit engagements; supervise follow-up reviews to verify that management has implemented agreed-upon corrective actions.

Department Leadership: Manage, mentor, and build a high-performing internal audit team, upholding strict professional, ethical, and quality control standards across all audit activities.