Internal Auditor

San Miguel Foods; Pasig; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

San Miguel Foods is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to join our Audit team in the Philippines. The role requires at least 3 years of external or internal auditing, with CPA/CIA/CFE considered advantageous.

You will review controls, ensure compliance with tax and corporate policies, and analyze business processes across functions. You should have working knowledge of SAP and MS Office, strong presentation and English communication skills, and the ability to work with limited supervision.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience in external/internal auditing.
• CPA/CIA/CFE would be an advantage.
• Familiar with data processing fundamentals and controls.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of tax regulations for compliance audits (income, VAT, withholding, local taxes).
• Experience with SAP and other software used by San Miguel Food Group.
• Aware of corporate policies and procedures.
• Ability to identify fraud indicators.
• Understanding of business operations, controls, and risk management.
• Familiarity with international standards for internal auditing and accounting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing independent, objective assurance and consulting audit services to San Miguel Food Group units to improve operations.
• Assist in executing a comprehensive internal auditing program, evaluating risk exposures and control effectiveness.
• Carry out special assignments/investigations as instructed by Audit Manager.

Skills

Auditing

Data processing controls

MS Office

Fraud detection

English communication

Presentation

Leadership

Education

CPA

CIA

CFE

Accounting degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Professional certifications like Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or equivalent would be an advantage

Experience

With at least 3 years experience in external/internal auditing.

Knowledge/Skills

A general familiarity of electronic data processing fundamentals and controls.

Working knowledge of MS Office programs (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).

An up-to-date knowledge of tax regulations particularly those covered by tax compliance audit such as income and expenses, value added taxes, withholding taxes and local taxes (business and real property taxes).

Working knowledge of SAP and other computer software applications currently being used by San Miguel Food Group.

Must have adequate knowledge of corporate policies and procedures.

Sufficient knowledge to identify/detect indications of fraud.

Adequate knowledge of the particular business operations being audited, particularly the policies, regulations, standards and controls that must be adhered to.

Capable of assessing adequacy and effectiveness of internal control system; can recommend effective and appropriate action plans to audit concerns noted.

Capable of initiating alternative auditing procedures to suit particular situations in client business operations.

Working knowledge of international standards for the professional practice of internal auditing and international accounting standards.

Must be able to communicate effectively in both oral and in written English.

Must have good presentation skills

Good analytical ability

Good result orientation

Good leadership and interpersonal skills

Must be able to work with limited supervision

• Job Summary
• 1. To assist in the conduct of providing independent, objective assurance and consulting audit services and other non-traditional activities to San Miguel Food Group units to help the organization add value and improve its operations, and accomplish its objectives.
• 2. To assist in the conduct of executing a comprehensive program of Internal Auditing for San Miguel Food Group Companies, the objectives of which include:
• Assisting the organization by:
• Identifying and evaluating significant exposures to risk and contributing to the improvement of risk management and control systems, and
• Maintaining effective controls by evaluating their effectiveness and efficiency and by promoting continuous improvement.
• Evaluating risk exposures, and adequacy and effectiveness of controls relating to and encompassing the organization’s governance, operations, and information systems regarding the:
• Reliability and integrity of financial and operational data;
• Effectiveness and efficiency of operation;
• Safeguarding of assets;
• Compliance with policies, plans, procedures, laws, regulations and contracts, and
• Accomplishment of established objectives and goals for operations or programs.
• Communicating to Management the results of assurance and consulting engagements undertaken by the group or by outside internal audit service providers, including recommendations for operating improvements aimed at promoting overall efficiency and effectiveness, and maintaining a system to monitor disposition of audit concerns raised.
• 3. To carry out special assignments/investigations as instructed by Audit Manager.