Internal Audit Manager

WHR Global Consulting; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

WHR Global Consulting is seeking an Internal Audit Manager to lead risk-based audits across business units. You will design audit programs, oversee engagement plans, produce draft and final reports, and conduct follow-ups on previously identified issues.

You will develop the annual risk-based audit plan, manage staffing and coaching, collaborate with analytics and IT auditors, and ensure adherence to IIA Standards and Code of Ethics while strengthening governance and controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy is required.
• CIA, CISA, CRMA certifications are an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of working and leadership experience in audit or related field.
• Experience in audits (Internal, External, Risk management) from a reputable firm.
• Internal audit or controls and compliance experience in retail industry is preferred.
• Proven ability to lead projects, coach staff and foster trust within teams.
• Strong knowledge of auditing standards, laws, and regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and report drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a risk-based financial and operational audit plan.
• Develop and maintain the Internal Audit manual for best practices.
• Evaluate governance and internal control processes effectiveness.
• Prepare and review audit reports and presentations.
• Maintain a comprehensive system of recording audit plans, findings, and follow-ups.
• Determine staffing and skilling requirements for the IA team.
• Collaborate with analytics and IT auditors to enhance methodologies.
• Lead design and implementation of best practices across the department.
• Develop/refresh risk models and audit programs in assigned areas.
• Ensure compliance with IIA Standards & Code of Ethics.

Skills

Leadership experience

Audit knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

Team coaching

Governance & risk

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy

Tools

IIA Standards

Job description

The Internal Audit Manager is responsible for the formulation of appropriate audit programs, ensure completion of the engagement audit plan as scheduled, generating draft audit reports, and conducting thorough follow-up audits on previously identified issues. She will also be involved in drafting of the annual risk-based audit plan and managing audit engagements for assigned business units. She should add value to the organization by identifying areas of improvement and providing recommendations to the processes or functions being audited.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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

Skills and Qualifications:

• Graduate of a bachelor's degree in Accountancy
• Certifications CIA, CISA, and/or CRMA is an advantage
• At least 5 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
• Strong verbal and written communication, report drafting, presentation skills
• 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