Project Auditor

Palmer-Asia Inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmer-Asia Inc. is seeking an on-site Internal Auditor to conduct regular audits of projects and operations in the Philippines. You will review project records for accuracy, verify asset conditions, and assess internal controls to identify risks and compliance gaps.

The role requires a degree in accounting, auditing, or related field, and experience in audits. Willingness to travel to project sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, finance, or related field.
• Experience in internal/external audit, compliance, operations or project audits.
• Experience in construction/engineering sector is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, risk assessment and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular on-site audits of projects and company operations.
• Review records, transactions, and supporting documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Verify project conditions against reports and asset records.
• Review purchases, expenses, cash advances, and inventory related to projects.
• Conduct physical inventory and investigate discrepancies.
• Evaluate internal controls and identify risks and irregularities.
• Gather audit evidence through document review, interviews and testing.
• Prepare clear audit findings and management recommendations.
• Monitor corrective actions and perform follow-up audits.
• Coordinate with Project Management, Finance, Procurement, Warehouse, Engineering and HR.

Skills

Analytical skills

Investigative skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel

Word

Independent work

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Internal Auditing

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Job description

About the role

This role involves conducting regular on-site audits of ongoing and completed projects and company operations, reviewing project records and transactions for accuracy and compliance, and verifying actual project conditions against reports. You will evaluate internal controls, identify process gaps and compliance issues, and prepare clear audit findings and recommendations for management.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct regular on-site audits of ongoing and completed projects and other company operations.
• Review project records, transactions, and supporting documents for accuracy, completeness, authorization, and compliance with company policies.
• Verify actual project conditions, accomplishments, materials, equipment, tools, and other assets against project reports and records.
• Review project-related purchases, expenses, cash advances, liquidations, inventory, and other transactions.
• Conduct physical inventory and asset verification and investigate discrepancies between physical counts and recorded balances.
• Evaluate internal controls and identify process gaps, compliance issues, operational risks, and potential irregularities.
• Gather audit evidence through document review, interviews, observation, transaction testing, and physical verification.
• Prepare clear and objective audit findings, reports, and recommendations for management's review.
• Monitor corrective actions and conduct follow-up audits to verify resolution of findings.
• Coordinate with Project Management, Finance, Procurement, Warehouse, Engineering, HR, and other concerned departments during audits.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Internal Auditing, Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in internal audit, external audit, compliance, operations audit, project audit, or a related role.
• Experience in construction, engineering, fire protection, or a similar industry is an advantage.
• Experience conducting project/site or field audits is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, audit procedures, risk assessment, and compliance.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and exercise sound judgment.
• Willingness to travel regularly to project sites and other company locations.