Risk & Compliance Controls Specialist

Hammerjack Pty Ltd; Taguig; Hybrid; PHP 670,000 - 1,004,000; Part time

Job summary

JTI Head Office in Taguig City seeks an experienced Internal Controls & Compliance Specialist to strengthen the control environment and ensure regulatory and policy compliance. You will partner with Finance, Commercial, Operations, Legal, Compliance, IT, and other functions to identify risks and guide remediation efforts.

You will conduct internal control reviews, support audits, and drive governance initiatives across the organization, balancing compliance with business needs in a complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Internal Audit, Internal Controls, Risk Management, Compliance, Governance, or related functions.
• Strong understanding of risk assessment, control frameworks, audit methodologies, and compliance principles.
• Experience conducting audits, control testing, process reviews, or compliance assessments. Experience identifying risks, developing recommendations, and monitoring corrective actions.
• Exposure to SOX, J-SOX, governance, compliance, or regulatory control environments is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to communicate findings and influence stakeholders across multiple functions and levels.
• Experience working in complex, highly regulated, multinational environments is preferred.
• Strong project management, stakeholder management, and continuous improvement capabilities.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, CRMA, or related credentials are advantageous but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal control reviews, process assessments, and compliance audits across various business functions.
• Identify control weaknesses, compliance gaps, operational risks, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Perform J-SOX and internal controls testing, walkthroughs, documentation reviews, and evidence validation activities.
• Work closely with process owners and stakeholders to assess risks and ensure appropriate control design and effectiveness.
• Monitor and track remediation plans, corrective actions, and audit findings to ensure timely closure.
• Provide compliance and controls advisory support for new projects, process changes, system implementations, and business initiatives.
• Support internal and external auditors by coordinating documentation requests, testing activities, and stakeholder discussions.
• Promote awareness and understanding of company policies, internal controls, and compliance requirements across the organization.
• Assist in enterprise risk management, governance initiatives, and other compliance-related programs.
• Support business partner due diligence activities, sanctions screening, and other corporate compliance requirements.
• Drive initiatives that enhance governance, strengthen controls, and improve operational efficiency.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across different functions and organizational levels while balancing compliance requirements with business needs.

Skills

Internal Audit

Risk Management

J-SOX

Governance

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Job description

JTI Head Office in Taguig City seeks an experienced Internal Controls & Compliance Specialist to strengthen the control environment and ensure regulatory and policy compliance. You will partner with Finance, Commercial, Operations, Legal, Compliance, IT, and other functions to identify risks and guide remediation efforts.

You will conduct internal control reviews, support audits, and drive governance initiatives across the organization, balancing compliance with business needs in a complex