Internal Audit Manager

Viventis Search Asia; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership Development Program

Mentoring and trainings

Above industry compensation package

Job summary

Viventis Search Asia is seeking a seasoned Internal Audit lead in the Philippines to design and execute a risk-based audit plan across financial and operational areas. You will develop the IA manual, evaluate governance and controls, and present findings to senior management.

You will oversee staffing and coaching, collaborate with analytics/IT auditors, and drive best practices while ensuring regulatory alignment and ongoing professional growth within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy and CPA are required.
• Certifications CIA, CISA, and/or CRMA are an advantage.
• 5–10 years of working and leadership experience in audit/risk management.
• Exposure to audit from a reputable firm and retail industry experience preferred.
• Experience in managing projects, teams, and staff development.
• Strong knowledge of auditing standards and related laws.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a risk-based financial and operational audit plan.
• Develop and maintain the Internal Audit manual; ensure best practice.
• Evaluate risk management, governance and internal control effectiveness.
• Prepare timely audit reports and presentations.
• Maintain records of audit plans, papers, findings and follow-ups.
• Lead staffing, skilling, coaching and career development for IA team.
• Collaborate with analytics and IT auditors to enhance methodologies.
• Drive best practices and initiatives across the department.

Skills

People management

Mentoring

Project management

Auditing standards

Risk management

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy

CPA

Job description

• Develop and execute a risk-based financial and operational audit plan, with a goal of both maximizing company performance and control, while minimizing risk.
• Develop and maintain the Internal Audit manual to ensure that best practice is taken account of and that the audits address specific areas of risk management.
• Participates and is accountable for the evaluation of the brands’ risk management, governance and internal control processes effectiveness in line with the related audit scope and timeline throughout performance phase.
• Prepare and/or review well-written and timely audit reports and presentations.
• Maintains a comprehensive system for recording all audit plans, work papers, findings, reports, and follow-up audits.
• Determine the staffing/skilling requirement of the IA team (e.g., recruiting, training and development, coaching/mentoring, providing career growth opportunities)
• Effectively collaborate with analytics and IT auditors to enhance existing audit methodologies and achieve risk-based audit coverage
• Lead design and timely implementation of best practices and operational excellence initiatives across the department using innovative and creative solutions
• Develop, and periodically refresh, risk models, audit programs, and analytic inventory in assigned audit universe areas
• Develop/Improve internal audit manual or policies and procedures based on the IIA Standards & Code of Ethics
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the company's business and operations, as well as the changing regulatory environment and its impact on the overall control environment

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of a bachelor's degree in Accountancy and must be a CPA.
• Certifications CIA, CISA, and/or CRMA is an advantage
• At least 5-10 years of working and leadership experience in the related field is required for this position
• With exposure to Audit (Internal, External, Risk management ++) from a reputable audit firm
• Internal audit or controls and compliance experience from a retail industry is preferred
• Experience in managing projects and teams, ability to create an environment of trust, soliciting diverse views from team members and coaching and developing staff through timely meaningful feedback
• Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules, and regulations
• Working knowledge of financial, operational, compliance and systems Auditing techniques
• Excellent people management, mentoring, and project management skills
• Understands good corporate governance and risk management principles
• Is willing to enhance her professional knowledge, expertise and skill in ongoing basis
• Attention to detail and accuracy

Why Join Us?

• Be part of Asia’s largest all-natural product retailer for more than 30 years!
• Experience on-the-job skill development and mentoring program.
• Learn from our in-house and external trainings.
• Grow and challenge yourself to join our Leadership Development Program.
• Work in a Company that values an entrepreneurial mindset on the job.
• Feel secure in our above industry compensation package.
• Join an organization that has a high retention rate, where people love where they work.