Senior Analyst, Internal Audit (Senior Internal Auditor)

Fresh Del Monte, Inc.; Davao City; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

The SOX Lead Auditor at Fresh Del Monte, Inc. will execute testing procedures to support the company’s SOX 404 compliance program, focusing on testing of business process controls, IT application controls, and IT General Controls.

You will document results, identify deficiencies, and communicate findings clearly to management to ensure alignment on remediation actions. Strong analytical skills and English fluency are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in SOX 404, internal or external audit or risk advisory.
• Strong knowledge of SOX 404, ICFR concepts, US GAAP, internal controls, and external audit reliance models.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
• Excellent English communication skills, written and verbal.
• Professional certifications preferred (CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA or equivalent).
• Experience with data analytics tools (Power BI, ACL) preferred.
• Experience with audit management software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute SOX control testing for ICFR and ITGC.
• Document testing workpapers with evidence and conclusions.
• Identify deficiencies and communicate findings to management.
• Support external auditors with workpapers and subject matter responses.
• Ensure testing adheres to SOX methodology, PCAOB standards, and documentation expectations.
• Coordinate with process owners and stakeholders to align on deficiencies.

Skills

Analytical skills

English fluency

Communication with management

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Adapt communication style

Education

CPA

CIA

CFE

CISA

Tools

Power BI

ACL

Audit management software

Job description

The SOX Lead Auditor is responsible for executing testing procedures to support the company’s Sarbanes–Oxley (SOX) Section 404 compliance program. This position is focused on testing of business process controls, IT application controls, and IT General Controls, documentation of results, and identification of deficiencies. The SOX Lead Auditor ensures all work is performed in accordance with internal SOX methodology and regulatory standards. The role requires strong analytical skills, fluency in English, and the ability to communicate exceptions clearly with management to ensure alignment on findings.

Responsibilities:

SOX Control Testing Execution

• Support ICFR test program including training and preparation tasks such as reviewing process narratives and prior year workpapers
• Execute design/operating‑effectiveness testing for business process controls, IT application, and IT General Controls in accordance with established SOX testing procedures
• Document testing workpapers that clearly support the test steps performed, evidence obtained, and conclusions reached
• Evaluate whether controls were performed as designed and in compliance with SOX requirements
• Perform data validation, sample selection, and evidence verification with a high level of accuracy and consistency

Deficiency Evaluation, Stakeholder Alignment & Reporting

• Identify control exceptions or potential deficiencies based on testing results
• Prepare clear documentation of exceptions, including the nature of the issue, supporting evidence, and impact on the control objective
• Communicate findings to SOX Senior Manager to confirm understanding and alignment on whether an exception constitutes a deficiency
• Facilitate discussions with process owners and management to ensure alignment on the reported condition reported, and its nature
• Communicate deficiencies confirmed with control owners to Global Internal Controls for root cause assessment and remediation plan formulation

Collaboration & Audit Support

• Provide the SOX Senior Manager with timely updates on testing progress, issues, and potential deficiencies
• Support external auditors by providing requested workpapers and answering follow‑up questions related to testing

Methodology & Quality Assurance

• Ensure all testing is performed in accordance with internal SOX methodology, PCAOB standards, and documentation expectations
• Participate in internal quality reviews of workpapers and revise documentation as needed to meet internal and external audit standards

Language Requirements

• Maintain English communication skills to support stakeholders across regions and ensure accuracy in discussions and documentation
• All documentation is to be prepared in English

Qualifications:

• 5 plus years professional experience in SOX 404, internal audit, external audit or risk advisory, supporting multinational organizations
• Strong knowledge of SOX 404 requirements, ICFR concepts, US GAAP, internal controls, and external audit reliance models
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
• Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, by adapting communication style to individuals at all levels of the organization
• Ability to think and work analytically
• Goal-oriented and outgoing with strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Ability to work in a diverse multi-cultural environment
• Professional certification preferred (CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA or equivalent) preferred
• Experience with data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, ACL) preferred
• Experience with audit management software (preferred)

The qualified candidate must be able to work with multiple organizations, time zones and teams, consistently meet deadlines and work well under time constraints and be able to quickly learn and understands diverse business areas/systems.