Internal Auditor

The Medical City; Laguna; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical City is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor for a full-time role based in Santa Rosa City, Laguna. You will lead independent assurance activities to strengthen controls, enhance risk management, and support management in achieving strategic objectives through systematic evaluations.

Ideal candidates hold a relevant Bachelor's degree and professional qualifications (CIA/CPA or progress toward), with 3–5 years in audit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related discipline.
• CIA/CPA or equivalent certification; or substantial progress towards credentials.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in internal/external audit or related assurance role.
• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks, risk assessment and audit procedures.
• Healthcare industry regulations, compliance requirements and operational standards knowledge.
• Proficiency with audit software and tools; advanced Excel and accounting systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication, able to present findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive internal audit plan aligned with risk assessment findings.
• Conduct audits across departments to evaluate internal controls and processes.
• Assess regulatory compliance with healthcare and financial standards.
• Document findings and provide detailed reports to management and audit committee.
• Offer practical recommendations to address identified risks and control weaknesses.
• Follow up on remediation efforts and monitor implementation of audit actions.
• Evaluate financial and operational transactions for accuracy and documentation.
• Investigate irregularities and report findings to stakeholders.
• Maintain audit working papers per professional standards and liaise with external auditors.

Skills

Internal audit

Audit standards

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Independence

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Audit software

Microsoft Excel

Accounting systems

Job description

About the role

The Medical City is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to join our organisation on a full-time basis in Santa Rosa City, Laguna. This is a pivotal position within our finance and compliance framework, responsible for providing independent and objective assurance and advisory services to enhance operational effectiveness and risk management across the organisation. The Internal Auditor will play a crucial role in safeguarding organisational assets, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting management in achieving strategic objectives through systematic evaluation of internal controls and business processes.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain a comprehensive internal audit plan aligned with organisational objectives and risk assessment findings

• Conduct independent audits across various departments and operational areas to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, processes and procedures

• Assess compliance with relevant regulations, policies, standards and best practices within the healthcare and financial sectors

• Identify and document audit findings, deficiencies and areas for improvement, providing detailed reports to senior management and the audit committee

• Formulate practical and actionable recommendations to address identified risks and control weaknesses

• Follow up on management's implementation of audit recommendations and monitor remediation efforts

• Evaluate financial and operational transactions to ensure accuracy, authorisation and proper documentation

• Investigate suspected irregularities, fraud indicators and anomalies, reporting findings to appropriate stakeholders

• Maintain detailed audit working papers and documentation in accordance with professional standards

• Liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies as required

• Stay current with developments in audit methodology, healthcare regulations and internal control frameworks

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related discipline

• Professional audit qualification such as CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or equivalent certification; or substantial progress towards achieving such credentials

• Minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience in internal audit, external audit or a related assurance role

• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks, risk assessment methodologies and audit procedures

• Solid understanding of healthcare industry regulations, compliance requirements and operational standards

• Proficiency with audit software and tools, and advanced competency with Microsoft Excel and accounting systems

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail

• Strong verbal and written communication abilities, with capability to present findings clearly to diverse audiences

• Ability to work independently whilst collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams

• Integrity, discretion and professional judgment when handling sensitive and confidential information

• Preferred experience in healthcare audit, hospital operations or financial services sectors

About us

The Medical City South Luzon is a leading healthcare institution committed to delivering exceptional patient care and maintaining the highest standards of medical excellence. Our mission is to provide comprehensive, compassionate and quality healthcare services to our community whilst upholding the values of integrity, professionalism and innovation. With a reputation built on decades of trust and clinical expertise, we continue to advance healthcare delivery through state-of-the-art facilities, skilled professionals and a steadfast commitment to improving patient outcomes. We foster a collaborative culture where teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement drive our success in the dynamic healthcare sector.