Internal Controls - Senior Specialist

Philip Morris International; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Philip Morris International in Makati City is seeking an Internal Controls - Senior Specialist to support the design, assessment and enhancement of internal control frameworks across a global organization. The role uses agile methodologies to advise stakeholders worldwide, promoting a strong risk culture and continuous control evolution.

You will lead assessments of process risks, contribute to ICFR and ICSR implementations, drive self-assessments and remediation, and collaborate with diverse

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in internal controls, risk management, finance, audit, or related discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to evaluate risks and gaps.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and drive initiatives with minimal supervision.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal control assessments and advisory engagements to identify and mitigate process risks.
• Support design, implementation, and enhancement of ICFR and ICSR frameworks.
• Assist in deploying control optimization initiatives and remediation activities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen control effectiveness and risk culture.
• Support resolution of control-related issues and monitor corrective actions.
• Contribute to process improvements through updating control procedures.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Independent working

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Admin, Economics or related field

Job description

BE PART OF A REVOLUTIONARY CHANGE!

At PMI, we've chosen to do something incredible. We're totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose - to deliver a smoke-free future. With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, wherever you join us, you'll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions. The Internal Controls - Senior Specialist is responsible for supporting the design, assessment, and enhancement of internal control frameworks while providing advisory services to business stakeholders across a global organization. This role at PMI leverages agile methodologies to advise stakeholders worldwide, ensuring the continuous evolution and optimization of the control environment while promoting a strong and balanced risk culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct internal control assessments and advisory engagements to identify and mitigate process risks.
• Support the design, implementation, and enhancement of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) and Internal Controls over Sustainability Reporting (ICSR) frameworks.
• Assist in deploying control optimization initiatives, including control self-assessments and issue remediation activities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen control effectiveness and promote a strong risk and control culture.
• Support the resolution of control-related issues and monitor the implementation of corrective actions.
• Contribute to process improvements through the update and development of control procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field. Equivalent professional experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in internal controls, risk management, finance, audit, compliance, or a related professional discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate risks, identify control gaps, and recommend practical solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and drive initiatives with minimal supervision.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality and accuracy.

Work Location & Schedule

Makati City, Monday to Friday
Hybrid Work Setup

What We Offer

• Our success depends on our talented employees who come to work here every single day with a sense of purpose and an appetite for progress. Join PMI and you too can:
• Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We'll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore.
• Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture, where everyone's contribution is respected; collaborate with some of the world's best people and feel like you belong.
• Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business - our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress.
• Take pride in delivering our promise to society:to deliver a smoke-free future.