Internal Auditor - Davao

INGCOPH TRADERS INC; Davao City; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

INGCOPH TRADERS INC. is seeking an Internal Auditor based at INGCO Matina, Davao City to perform field audits and inventory verification across the Mindanao region. The role requires frequent travel and a strong focus on internal controls and compliant reporting.

You will review sales, financial, and inventory transactions, prepare detailed working papers, and follow up on corrective actions with branch personnel and departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• Experience in internal, field, or compliance audits.
• Understanding of internal controls and accounting principles.
• Experience with branch audits and inventory verification.
• Ability to review sales, financial, inventory movements and docs.
• Proficient in Excel and audit reporting tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Willing to travel across Mindanao and based in Davao City.
• Available to start immediately.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits across Mindanao branches.
• Perform physical inventory counts and stock verification.
• Review transactions for accuracy and compliance.
• Examine documents to identify discrepancies and control weaknesses.
• Evaluate branch compliance with policies and controls.
• Investigate variances and audit concerns.
• Prepare audit reports and recommendations.
• Coordinate with branch personnel and departments.
• Follow up on corrective actions.
• Identify operational and financial risks and suggest improvements.
• Maintain confidentiality and submit timely reports.
• Travel frequently within Mindanao region.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Numerical ability

Investigative skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Independence

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Accounting, Finance, Internal Auditing, Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the role

As an Internal Auditor, you will help safeguard the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of branch and operational activities across the Mindanao Region. Based at INGCO Matina in Davao City, you will conduct field-based audits, inventory verification, and operational assessments at assigned branches and locations. Your work will support stronger internal controls, reliable reporting, effective risk management, and continuous improvement across the organisation. Frequent travel throughout the Mindanao Region is required, and the role is available for an immediate start.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled and special internal audits and field inspections across assigned branches and operational locations within the Mindanao Region.

• Perform physical inventory counts and stock verification, comparing actual inventory against system and company records.

• Review sales, financial, inventory, and operational transactions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.

• Examine supporting documents and business processes to identify discrepancies, irregularities, and control weaknesses.

• Evaluate branch compliance with established company policies, procedures, and internal control standards.

• Investigate inventory variances, unusual transactions, and other identified audit concerns.

• Gather and organise audit evidence while maintaining complete working papers and supporting documentation.

• Prepare detailed audit reports, findings, observations, and recommendations for management review.

• Coordinate with branch personnel and department representatives regarding audit requirements and findings.

• Follow up on previously identified concerns and monitor the implementation of corrective actions.

• Identify potential operational and financial risks and recommend improvements to strengthen controls and procedures.

• Maintain strict confidentiality of financial information, audit findings, and company records.

• Submit accurate and timely audit reports based on established schedules.

• Perform other internal audit, field audit, inventory verification, and compliance-related responsibilities assigned by management.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Accounting, Finance, Internal Auditing, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Relevant experience in internal audit, field audit, operational audit, inventory audit, or compliance audit.

• Strong understanding of audit procedures, internal controls, accounting principles, and compliance requirements.

• Experience conducting branch audits, field inspections, inventory checks, and operational assessments.

• Ability to review and validate sales transactions, financial records, inventory movements, and supporting documents.

• Knowledge of physical inventory counts, stock reconciliation, and inventory verification.

• Skilled in preparing audit working papers, findings, reports, and recommendations.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other tools used for audit analysis and reporting.

• Strong analytical, numerical, investigative, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.

• Good communication and coordination skills when working with branch personnel, warehouse teams, and different departments.

• Integrity, professionalism, accountability, and confidentiality in handling company and audit information.

• Ability to work independently and manage audit schedules and assignments effectively.

• Willingness to conduct frequent fieldwork and travel to different branches and operational locations throughout the Mindanao Region.

• Willingness to be based at INGCO Matina, Davao City.

• Available to start immediately.