Internal Auditor

Emilio Aguinaldo Educational Corporation; Manila; On-site; PHP 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Emilio Aguinaldo Educational Corporation is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to conduct comprehensive financial audits and review internal control systems across all departments to ensure compliance with institutional policies and accounting standards.

The role involves preparing annual audit plans, developing audit programs, executing fieldwork, and reporting findings with actionable recommendations to management and the President.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field.
• Pursue advanced studies (MBA, master’s) for senior leadership tracks.
• CIA certification enhances internal audit credibility.
• CPA certification strengthens public accounting qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the annual audit plan.
• Develops audit programs for each audit activity.
• Executes audit programs and assists in fieldwork.
• Conducts comprehensive financial audits of tuition collections, disbursements, payroll, procurement, and related services.
• Reviews internal control systems across departments for policy and standard compliance.
• Performs tests per the audit program and documents results.
• Reviews company policies relevant to audited activities.
• Documents tests to support discussions with auditees.
• Prepares and supervises audit staff work schedules.
• Secures auditee cooperation during audits.
• Discusses audit findings with auditees before final reporting.
• Reports findings with recommendations to responsible individuals.
• Prepare objective, evidence-based audit reports highlighting findings and risks.
• Present audit results to President/management and stakeholders.
• Participates in confidential investigations of financial irregularities.
• Follows up on prior audit findings and verifies corrective actions.
• Performs post-audit tests on actions taken.

Skills

Auditing

Internal controls

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting/business

MBA / master’s degree

Tools

Audit software

Data analytics

Job description

About the role

This role involves conducting comprehensive financial audits and reviewing internal control systems across all departments to ensure compliance with institutional policies, board directives, and relevant accounting standards.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree: Earn a degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or any related field.
  

• Advanced studies: Pursue a master’s degree or an MBA to qualify for senior leadership or management tracks.
  

Professional Certifications:

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA): Obtain the flagship credential from the Institute of Internal Auditors, which requires passing a three-part exam and meeting education-based experience criteria.
  

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA): Complete board qualifications (such as those via the Professional Regulation Commission for local practice) to heavily bolster financial credibility.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Prepares the annual audit plan
  

• Develops audit program for each audit undertaking/ activity
  

• Executes audit programs and share in the actual legwork
  

• Conduct comprehensive financial audits of tuition collections, disbursements, payroll, procurement, laboratory fees, and auxiliary services (e.g., canteens, bookstores, dormitories).
  

• Review internal control systems across all departments to ensure compliance with institutional policies, board directives, and relevant accounting standards.
  

• Performs tests in accordance with the audit program
  

• Reviews company policies related to the activity being audited
  

• Documentation of all tests performed to facilitate constructive discussion with the auditee
  

• Prepares and supervises work schedules of the audit staff
  

• Secures the auditee's full cooperation and assistance during audit
  

• Discusses audit findings to the auditee before the final reporting
  

• Reports audit findings to the responsible individuals with constructive recommendations
  

• Prepare clear, objective, and evidence-based audit reports detailing findings, risk implications, and actionable recommendations.
  

• Present audit results and progress updates to the President or management.
  

• Participate in confidential investigations regarding reported financial irregularities and policy breaches.
  

• Follow up on previously issued audit findings to ensure management has adequately implemented corrective actions.
  

• Performs post-audit tests on actions taken by management based on approved recommendations.
  

• Performs other duties that may be assigned from time to time by superior/s.