Internal Auditor

JMS Fuel Resources; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

JMS Fuel Resources is seeking an Internal Auditor to review financial, operational, and compliance processes across the organization. The role focuses on strengthening internal controls, safeguarding assets, and ensuring records are accurate and compliant with policies and regulations.

The successful candidate will perform risk-based audits, analyze data, report findings, and assist management in implementing improvements. Fieldwork and travel to branches may be required.

Qualifications

• The candidate must hold a BS Accountancy or a related business degree.
• Minimum 1 year of internal audit, external audit, accounting, or related experience.
• Strong analytic skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills; high integrity and confidentiality.
• Ability to build relationships at all levels; able to travel as required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel); knowledge of SAP or Xero is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and conduct risk-based internal audits of financial and operational activities.
• Review records, transactions, and reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Evaluate internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Perform audits of cash, inventory, accounts receivable/payable, payroll, purchasing, sales, and other processes.
• Conduct physical counts and surprise audits when needed.
• Identify errors, control weaknesses, and areas for improvement; report findings.
• Verify compliance with policies, contracts, laws, and regulations.
• Prepare internal audit reports with actions and recommendations.
• Discuss findings with departments and management; monitor corrective actions.
• Maintain audit working papers; assist in developing better controls and procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Integrity & confidentiality

Education

BS Accountancy

Business-related degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Xero

Job description

Summary of Position

The Internal Auditor is responsible for reviewing and evaluating the company’s financial, operational, and compliance processes. The position helps ensure that internal controls are effective, company assets are protected, records are accurate, and operations comply with company policies and applicable laws and regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and conduct risk-based internal audits of financial and operational activities.
• Review accounting records, transactions, supporting documents, and financial reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct audits of cash, inventory, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, purchasing, sales, and other key business processes.
• Perform physical inventory and cash counts, including surprise audits when necessary.
• Identify errors, control weaknesses, irregularities, fraud risks, and areas for operational improvement.
• Verify compliance with company policies, contracts, government requirements, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Prepare clear internal audit reports detailing findings, risks, and recommended corrective actions.
• Discuss audit findings with concerned departments and management.
• Monitor the implementation of agreed corrective actions and conduct follow-up audits.
• Assist management in developing and improving internal controls and operating procedures.
• Maintain complete, organized, and confidential audit working papers.
• Perform special investigations and other audit-related assignments requested by management.

Qualifications

• BS Accountancy graduate or any business-related course
• At least 1 year of experience in internal audit, external audit, accounting, or a related position
• Strong analytic skills, detail-oriented person
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of integrity, independence, confidentiality, and attention to detail
• An ability to build relationships with people at all levels
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel), has knowledge of SAP or Xero
• Has the ability to priorities tasks, multitasks and meet deadlines
• Willing to conduct fieldwork and travel to company branches or operating locations when required
• Can work under pressure