Internal Controls Specialist

Inchcape Philippines; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vehicle purchase discounts

Career development

Job summary

Inchcape Philippines is seeking an Internal Controls Specialist who will drive a consistent, risk-based control culture across APAC, identifying gaps and providing clear reporting to stakeholders. You will work with Finance, Operations, HR and IT/Security to embed practical controls aligned to Group standards, deliver training, and support ERP transformations in a hybrid environment.

Qualified accountants with 3+ PQE, familiarity with ITGCs and GRC tools preferred; strong analytical,

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with 3+ years PQE.
• Solid understanding of internal control frameworks and testing methods.
• Familiarity with ITGCs and systems-based controls; internal audit or CISA is a plus.
• Experience with GRC tools and maintaining control libraries.

Responsibilities

• Lead and integrate controls across APAC as a controls ambassador.
• Execute end-to-end control reviews,Testing, validation and gap remediation.
• Document and enhance controls across key processes; identify root causes and propose improvements.
• Maintain controls systems and libraries; prepare reporting with risk insights and remediation progress.
• Engage stakeholders across functions; deliver training and promote ownership culture.
• Support control integrity during transformations (ERP rollouts) and uphold data protection.

Skills

Controls leadership

Internal controls

Controls design

Controls reporting

Stakeholder training

Change management

Education

Qualified accountant

Tools

GRC tools

Evidence repositories

Certification processes

Job description

Are you looking to accelerate your professional development, build a brilliant career, and thrive in a highly supportive team? At Inchcape, we’re pursuing an ambitious strategy to evolve our global business and lead our industry’s transformation.

You’ll play a key part in delivering great experiences for our customers and colleagues. With lots of interesting opportunities and challenges for you to explore that, will take us, and your progression, to the next level.

You’ll be set up to deliver your best work and achieve success, with the full backing of your colleagues and mentors – a highly talented and humble team with genuine care for your wellbeing.

Our Finance team is seeking an Internal Controls Specialist. In this position, you will play a critical role in driving a consistent, risk-based internal control culture, enabling timely identification and remediation of control gaps, and providing clear reporting and insights to stakeholders. The role provides coverage to specific market, multi-brand footprint and works closely with Finance, Operations, HR, IT/Security, and other functional leaders to embed practical controls that align to Group methodology, strengthens first-line ownership through guidance and training, and provides clear tracking and insights to support decision-making and continuous improvement.

What you’ll do:

• Controls leadership & integration: Act as a controls ambassador across APAC, supporting integration of new businesses and embedding Group standards through guidance and training.
• Internal controls assurance cycle: Execute end-to-end control reviews (walkthroughs, testing, validation), support self-assessments, and ensure proper documentation, certification, and follow-up on gaps.
• Controls design & improvement: Help markets document and enhance controls across key processes, identify root causes of issues, and recommend practical improvements (templates, workflows, system controls).
• Controls technology & reporting: Maintain controls systems and libraries, support compliance tools, and prepare regular reporting with insights on risks, gaps, and remediation progress.
• Stakeholder engagement & training: Partner with cross-functional leaders, deliver training, promote ownership culture, and coordinate with audit and assurance teams.
• Change management & governance: Support control integrity during transformations (e.g., ERP rollouts), ensure data protection and confidentiality, and uphold effective hybrid working practices.

About you:

• Professional qualifications & experience: Qualified accountant with 3+ years post-qualification experience (PQE), ideally from Big 4 or similar environment.
• Controls & audit knowledge: Solid understanding of internal control frameworks, assurance/testing methods, and exposure to ITGCs and systems-based controls; internal audit or CISA is a plus.
• Controls systems experience: Familiarity with GRC/compliance tools, including maintaining controls libraries, evidence repositories, and certification processes.
• Stakeholder management: Strong ability to collaborate across functions, cultures, and matrix structures, with influence even without direct authority.
• Analytical & organizational skills: Capable of analyzing complex processes, identifying risks, proposing improvements, and managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Communication & integrity: Clear communicator (written and verbal), confident in presentations and reporting, with a strong commitment to ethics, confidentiality, and discretion.

We offer you

• Benefit from clear career paths, continuous learning opportunities
• Access comprehensive health and life insurance
• Enjoy exclusive colleague perks, including discounts on vehicle purchases and more

If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit we’re looking for. Join our team and become part of a leading global automotive company that is transforming tomorrow, together.

Opportunity for everyone

Inchcape actively encourages applicants from all identities, backgrounds, and experiences, helping ensure our workforce is representative of the global communities we operate in.

About us

Inchcape is the leading global automotive distributor operating in 39 markets. We partner with some of the biggest brands in the business to sustainably power better mobility today and in the future. Our diverse global team of over 17,000 talented colleagues fosters an inclusive and collaborative culture, delivering a brilliant experience for our customers and partners. We’re a dynamic and fast-growing business, driving the transformation of our industry and redefining tomorrow. Find out more visit www.inchcape.com