Internal Audit Manager

Prime Energy; Muntinlupa; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Energy in the Philippines seeks a senior Internal Audit professional to lead risk assessment, plan and oversee audit projects, and provide actionable recommendations to strengthen internal controls and governance. The role requires extensive experience in internal auditing, CPA/CIA/CISA credentials, and strong communication skills.

You will work onsite at Alabang or Pasay, Monday to Friday, and collaborate with Management to monitor the implementation of corrective actions and stay current

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business management or related fields.
• CPA, CIA or CISA certification required.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial/leadership role.
• Knowledge of Internal Audit Standards, controls, governance, risk management, and fraud prevention/detection.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills; excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Audit experience in the power, gas and oil industry is preferred.
• Open to onsite work at Alabang/Pasay, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Understand Company operations, policies, processes, standards and systems; develop audit plan and company-wide risk assessment.
• Develop and execute an annual risk-based audit plan.
• Plan, conduct and oversee audit projects with defined objectives, coverage, scope and testing methodologies.
• Provide recommendations to improve operations and internal controls, governance and risk management.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations to stakeholders; prepare or review audit reports.
• Monitor implementation of audit recommendations and conduct follow-up audits.
• Facilitate consulting and advisory services as requested by Management/ Audit Client.
• Ensure conformance with established auditing standards and industry trends.
• Identify opportunities to improve audit processes and methodologies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

CPA / CIA / CISA

Job description

To provide independent and objective assurance and consulting services to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes.

THE ROLE

• Understand the Company’s operations, policies and processes, standards and systems, etc. and apply understanding in the development of audit plan and company-wide risk assessment.
• Develop and execute an annual risk-based audit plan.
• Plan, conduct and/or oversee the execution of audit projects, ensuring there are clearly defined objectives, adequate coverage and scope, and appropriate testing methodologies to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Provide innovative and cost-effective recommendations for improving the organization’s operations and enhancing internal controls, governance, and risk management processes.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations to relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare or review audit reports and present them to the appropriate level of management.
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and conduct follow-up audits to ensure that corrective actions have been taken.
• Facilitate the conduct of consulting and advisory services as requested by the Management / Audit Client.
• Ensure conformance with established auditing standards.
• Identify opportunities for improving the audit processes and methodologies; implement best practices for internal auditing and stay updated with industry trends.

THE INDIVIDUAL

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business management or other related fields
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Audit (CIA), or Certified information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, with at least 3 years as a managerial/leadership role
• Must have knowledge of Internal Audit Standards, procedures & best practices, internal controls, governance, risk management, and fraud prevention and detection
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Preferably with audit experience in the power, gas and oil industry
• Open to working onsite (Alabang/Pasay) from Monday to Friday