Internal Audit Officer

SM Supermalls; Pasay; On-site; PHP 334,800 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking an Internal Audit Officer to ensure effective systems and processes within the Finance department. The role includes conducting audits, developing documentation, and providing actionable recommendations based on analyses. Candidates must have a CPA certification or equivalent and experience in internal or external audits. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and understanding risk-based auditing is essential. This position offers a chance to impact financial efficiency significantly.

Qualifications

• Work experience in internal/external audit and accounting operations.
• Certification as a CPA or equivalent accounting/audit professional.
• Good understanding of accounting entries and processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct walkthroughs and prepare flowcharts of Finance processes.
• Examine efficiency of processes and effectiveness of controls.
• Develop documentation of Finance policies and procedures.
• Analyze financial data and audit entries.
• Identify trends and opportunities for operational efficiency.
• Support departments in implementing improvements.
• Monitor performance against established KPIs.

Skills

Internal/external audit experience

Microsoft Office applications

Risk-based auditing method

Education

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Certified Internal Auditor

Certified Management Accountant

Tools

SAP

Job description

Internal Audit Officer will ensure that all departments under Finance have effective systems and processes, adequate controls including properly documented policies, guidelines, and procedures, and are performing accordingly relative to key performance indicators. Also, he or she will act as an advisor to the Finance Management by providing relevant recommendations based on the results of reviews conducted and insights gained from analytics.

Job Responsibilities

• Conducts a thorough walkthrough and prepares flowcharts of the processes and procedures of all Finance departments from the initiation of the transactions to recording, processing, and reporting.
• Objectively examines the efficiency of the processes and effectiveness of controls, providing recommendations to improve procedures, management of people, and integration of technologies.
• Develops and manages documentation of Finance policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Reviews and analyzes financial data, including audit of entries and resulting financial reports.
• Gathers, evaluates, and interprets various relevant data in order to identify trends, determine opportunities for growth, and improve operational efficiency, optimizing management decision-making.
• Works closely with various departments in the implementation of improvements and provides support (e.g. trainings, answers queries), as necessary during and after the completion of a project.
• Monitoring the performance and customer service delivery of the groups under the Finance Division against established key performance indicators.

Job Qualifications

• Work experience all in all in internal/external audit and substantially all areas of accounting operation.
• Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or with other equivalent accounting/audit professional certification (Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Management Accountant).
• Good understanding of accounting entries, systems, and processes.
• Highly knowledgeable in Microsoft Office applications and other software.
• SAP knowledge is an advantage.
• Proficient in risk-based auditing method and/or risk management concepts.