Internal Audit Specialist

Global Cebuana Finance Inc.; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Cebuana Finance Inc. is seeking an Internal Audit Specialist to support audit engagements across branch, lending, and financing operations. You will evaluate internal controls, review transactions, and provide recommendations to improve processes.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or Internal Audit and at least 1 year of audit experience. Proficiency in MS Excel and strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accountancy or internal audit.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant audit experience.
• Knowledge of end-to-end audit activities including planning, fieldwork and reporting.
• Knowledge of loan processes: origination, approval, disbursement and collection.
• Familiarity with internal controls, risk management and regulatory guidelines.
• Proficient in MS Excel with data analysis skills.
• Strong analytical, communication and documentation skills.
• Experience in branch or field audits is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of internal audit engagements across branch, lending, and financing operations.
• Assist in audit preparation, fieldwork, documentation, and report writing.
• Evaluate internal controls, compliance with company policies, and operational effectiveness.
• Review lending and financing processes and transactions to identify control gaps, fraud risks, and process inefficiencies.
• Perform audit procedures and prepare working papers and audit documentation.
• Provide recommendations to address identified findings and improve internal controls.
• Coordinate with process owners to obtain audit requirements and supporting documents.
• Follow up on audit findings and corrective actions.
• Conduct branch audits and other assigned audit activities.

Skills

Internal audit

Branch audits

MS Excel

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication

Documentation

Planning

Fieldwork

Report writing

Regulatory knowledge

Risk management

Audit activities

Loan processes

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy or Internal Audit

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for an Internal Audit Specialist who will support internal audit engagements across branch, lending, and financing operations. The role involves evaluating internal controls, identifying risks, reviewing transactions, and providing recommendations to improve business processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the execution of internal audit engagements across branch, lending, and financing operations.

• Assist in audit preparation, fieldwork, documentation, and report writing.

• Evaluate internal controls, compliance with company policies, and operational effectiveness.

• Review lending and financing processes and transactions to identify control gaps, fraud risks, and process inefficiencies.

• Perform audit procedures and prepare working papers and audit documentation.

• Provide recommendations to address identified findings and improve internal controls.

• Coordinate with process owners to obtain audit requirements and supporting documents.

• Follow up on audit findings and corrective actions.

• Conduct branch audits and other assigned audit activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy or Internal Audit

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in internal or external audit.

• Knowledge of internal audit engagements and end-to-end audit activities, including planning, fieldwork, and report writing.

• Knowledge of loan processes such as origination, approval, disbursement, and collection.

• Knowledge of internal controls and risk management.

• Familiarity with lending operations and applicable regulatory guidelines and best practices.

• Proficient in MS Excel and comfortable with data analysis.

• Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills.

• Experience in branch or field audits is an advantage.