Senior Financial Controls & IT Risk Lead - Hybrid

Crawford Job Listings - Global; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Crawford Philippines seeks a Senior Financial Risk & Controls Specialist to strengthen internal controls across financial processes, IT controls, and compliance with SOX-like frameworks.

You will lead internal reviews, assess design and operation of controls, coordinate with IT and finance teams, and drive process improvements to mitigate risks.

This hybrid role requires a CPA or CIA, a strong audit background, and excellent communication to partner with management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business-related field required.
• Advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or Information Systems desired.
• CPA or CIA certification preferred for this role.
• Minimum five (5) years of Auditing, Accounting, or similar experience.
• Preferred Big-4 or multinational US company experience with SOX framework.
• Knowledge of accounting, finance and internal control areas.
• Understanding of US GAAP, SOX, COSO and risk-assessment practices.
• Experience reviewing SOC reports preferred.
• Strong project management and excellent communication skills.
• Pursues training/continuing education in auditing, accounting and IT.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate with varying levels of management; adaptable.
• Must maintain licensure and complete continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Lead or participate in process reviews and may work independently.
• Evaluate internal controls design and operating effectiveness.
• Lead process-improvement projects for management as needed.
• Assist in assessing company processes for identifying and managing risks.
• Understand business areas under review, including risks and controls.
• Lead IT risk management related to Financial Reporting systems.
• Lead IT risk discussions with IT and Internal Audit.
• Perform tests, analyze results, and form conclusions on controls; gather audit evidence.
• Document work, including process flows and conclusions.
• Document system data flows for Finance implementations.
• Identify application controls to support Finance systems.
• Propose remediation plans and solutions to management.
• Collaborate to evaluate/design Finance technologies/tools.
• Participate in remediation-related process improvements.
• Lead or run meetings with management for walkthroughs.
• Perform other duties as assigned; uphold Crawford Code of Conduct.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Internal controls

Auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business

Advanced degree in Accounting/Finance/IS

CPA or CIA certification

Job description

Crawford Philippines seeks a Senior Financial Risk & Controls Specialist to strengthen internal controls across financial processes, IT controls, and compliance with SOX-like frameworks.

You will lead internal reviews, assess design and operation of controls, coordinate with IT and finance teams, and drive process improvements to mitigate risks.

This hybrid role requires a CPA or CIA, a strong audit background, and excellent communication to partner with management.