Jr Internal Auditor

Focus Global Inc; Philippines; On-site; PHP 280,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Focus Global Inc is seeking a Jr Internal Auditor in the Philippines to safeguard our financial integrity by assessing internal controls, identifying risks, and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. You will conduct audits, analyze financial data, and prepare clear reports with actionable recommendations to drive efficiency, accuracy, and transparency across the organization.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy and at least 1 year of internal audit experience; CPA

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy required.
• CPA license is a plus but not required.
• At least 1 year of experience in internal audit, preferably in retail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits to evaluate financial and operational processes.
• Analyze financial records and documents to identify discrepancies and risks.
• Assess internal controls and propose improvements to mitigate risks.
• Investigate fraud, anomalies, or policy violations and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform audits of petty cash, bank reconciliations, and cash transactions.
• Audit balance sheet schedules and cash funds held by custodians.
• Prepare detailed audit reports with findings and recommendations.

Skills

Internal audit

MS Excel

Google Sheets

ERP systems

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy

CPA license (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics AX

Job description

We are looking for an analytical and detail-oriented Jr Internal Auditor to join our team. In this role, you will play a vital part in safeguarding the company’s financial integrity by assessing internal controls, identifying risks, and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. You will conduct audits, analyze financial data, and recommend process improvements that drive efficiency, accuracy, and transparency across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

General Audit & Compliance:

• Conduct internal audits to evaluate financial and operational processes, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze financial records, transactions, and supporting documents to identify discrepancies, inefficiencies, or risks.
• Assess internal controls and recommend strategic improvements to enhance efficiency and mitigate risks.
• Investigate fraud, anomalies, or policy violations and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
• Perform audits of Petty Cash Fund (PCF) replenishments
• Conduct audits of bank reconciliations and other cash transactions.
• Audit Cash Funds held by Fund Custodians.
• Perform audits of Balance Sheet Schedules.

Transaction & Documentation Audits:

• Audit used Collection Receipts (CR), including booklet and series completeness.
• Verify Collection Receipts (CR) credited in the bank.
• Audit CR entries in ERP and general ERP entries.
• Audit Sales Invoices for completeness of series and accuracy (recordings, documentation, etc).

Inventory & Asset Management:

• Conduct on-site audits, including store and inventory audits, cash handling reviews, and document verifications.
• Perform detailed audits of inventories, including Importation, Service Supplies, and Office Supplies.
• Audit Fixed Assets to ensure accurate tracking and valuation.
• Prepare detailed audit reports with clear findings and actionable recommendations for management.
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and track improvements over time.
• Perform risk assessments and contribute to the development of robust audit plans.

Job Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy.
• Certification: CPA license is a plus but not required.
• Experience: At least 1 year of experience in internal audit, preferably in a retail company.
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Proficient in MS Excel and Google Sheets for data analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics AX) is a distinct advantage.