Senior Financial Reporting & Controls Specialist (CPA/CIA)

John Clements Family; Pasig; Presencial; PHP 1.200.000 - 2.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

John Clements Family seeks an experienced Senior Financial Reporting & Controls Specialist to strengthen financial, operational, and IT control environments. You will lead internal control reviews, assess risks, and ensure compliance with policies and standards.

You will collaborate with Finance and IT teams to improve processes, test controls, document findings, and support remediation actions, while contributing to the integrity of financial reporting and governance.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related business discipline.
• At least five (5) years of relevant experience in Internal Audit, IT Audit, Accounting, Financial Controls, or a related field.
• Experience working with a Big 4 accounting firm and/or a multinational publicly listed U.S. company is highly preferred.
• CPA or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification is required.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, internal controls, and IT risk management.
• Familiarity with US GAAP, SOX, COSO, professional auditing standards, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Experience in reviewing SOC reports is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of IT general controls (ITGCs), application controls, and financial reporting systems.
• Excellent analytical, project management, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with stakeholders across different organizational levels and adapt to a dynamic business environment.
• Commitment to continuous professional development in auditing, accounting, and information technology.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and conduct internal reviews of financial, operational, and IT processes, including the assessment of internal control design and effectiveness.
• Evaluate compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and established control frameworks.
• Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and potential business risks, and recommend appropriate remediation strategies.
• Assess risks associated with financial reporting systems and collaborate with IT and Internal Audit teams on related control matters.
• Review Finance system implementations, document system data flows, and identify relevant application controls.
• Partner with Finance, IT, and other business stakeholders to enhance financial systems, technologies, and internal control processes.
• Conduct process walkthroughs, facilitate discussions with management, and communicate audit findings and recommendations.
• Perform control testing, analyze results, and prepare supporting audit documentation, process flows, and procedures.
• Support management in gathering and providing audit evidence, as well as implementing corrective action plans.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and other special projects as assigned.

Conocimientos

Internal audit

IT audit

Accounting

Financial controls

Risk management

Communication

Project management

Audit documentation

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/IS

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking an experienced Senior Financial Reporting & Controls Specialist to assess and strengthen the organization's financial, operational, and IT control environment. This role will lead internal control reviews, identify business and technology-related risks, evaluate compliance with established policies and standards, and recommend solutions to improve processes and mitigate risks.

The position will also play a key role in ensuring the integrity of financial reporting systems, strengthening IT controls, and supporting Finance technology initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct internal reviews of financial, operational, and IT processes, including the assessment of internal control design and effectiveness.
• Evaluate compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and established control frameworks.
• Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and potential business risks, and recommend appropriate remediation strategies.
• Assess risks associated with financial reporting systems and collaborate with IT and Internal Audit teams on related control matters.
• Review Finance system implementations, document system data flows, and identify relevant application controls.
• Partner with Finance, IT, and other business stakeholders to enhance financial systems, technologies, and internal control processes.
• Conduct process walkthroughs, facilitate discussions with management, and communicate audit findings and recommendations.
• Perform control testing, analyze results, and prepare supporting audit documentation, process flows, and procedures.
• Support management in gathering and providing audit evidence, as well as implementing corrective action plans.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and other special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related business discipline.
• At least five (5) years of relevant experience in Internal Audit, IT Audit, Accounting, Financial Controls, or a related field.
• Experience working with a Big 4 accounting firm and/or a multinational publicly listed U.S. company is highly preferred.
• CPA or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification is required.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, internal controls, and IT risk management.
• Familiarity with US GAAP, SOX, COSO, professional auditing standards, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Experience in reviewing SOC reports is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of IT general controls (ITGCs), application controls, and financial reporting systems.
• Excellent analytical, project management, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with stakeholders across different organizational levels and adapt to a dynamic business environment.
• Commitment to continuous professional development in auditing, accounting, and information technology.

Join our team and play a key role in strengthening financial governance, managing IT risks, and driving continuous business improvement.