Senior Financial Risk & Controls Specialist

Crawford; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Crawford is seeking a Senior Financial Risk & Controls Specialist to lead internal reviews of financial, operational, and IT processes, documenting findings with process maps and controls assessments. This role requires strong auditing experience and knowledge of SOX and COSO frameworks.

The candidate should have at least five years in auditing or accounting, CPA or CIA is preferred, and excellent communication and project-management skills to drive remediation and improvements across finance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business-related field.
• CPA or CIA certification is preferred.
• Advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or Information Systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Leads and/or participates in process reviews and may perform assignments independently.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with standards and company policies.
• Leads and/or participates in process improvement projects on behalf of management as needed.
• Works with managers and other key personnel to assist in assessing the Company's processes for risk.
• Demonstrates understanding of business areas under review, including risks and controls.
• Leads IT risk management related to Financial Reporting systems.
• Leads discussions with IT and Internal Audit on IT risk matters.
• Performs tests and analyses, evaluates results, and forms conclusions about control adequacy.
• Documents work with process flows, procedures, and conclusions.
• Documents system data flows for Finance system implementations
• Identifies application controls to support Finance systems and processes
• Applies technical knowledge to identify accounting and control issues during reviews
• Proposes remediation plans and solutions to management
• Partners with personnel to evaluate and enhance Finance technologies/tools
• Leads or participates in remediation-related process improvement projects
• Facilitates meetings with management to discuss findings and walkthroughs
• Performs other duties as assigned and upholds Crawford Code of Conduct.

Skills

Internal controls

Risk assessment

Auditing

SOX compliance

Communication

Project management

IT risk management

Education

Bachelor's in accounting or business

CPA or CIA preferred

Advanced degree desired

Job description

Senior Financial Risk & Controls Specialist

Manila, Philippines and 1 more (Hybrid)

Job Info

• Job Identification 3054
• Job Category Professional
• Posting Date 10/09/2025, 02:27 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Night
• Locations 22nd floor Twenty Four Seven McKinley Building, Manila, 1634, PH 5F Enterprise One, Iloilo, Iloilo City, 5000, PH (Hybrid)
• Process Code XPO005.007
• Work Station Assignment TBD
• Nurse License Not Applicable

Job Description

Responsible for performing internal reviews of complex financial, operational, and IT processes and internal controls in various areas of the organization and formally documenting processes via process flows and procedures. Also responsible for identifying exceptions to procedures and standards, and developing specific solutions or recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Leads and/or participates in process reviews and may perform assignments independently.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with standards and company policies.
• Leads and/or participates in process improvement projects on behalf of management as needed.
• Works with managers and other key personnel to assist in the assessment of the Company's processes for identifying and managing various areas of risk.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of the business areas under review, including relevant risks and controls.
• Leads management of IT risks associated with Financial Reporting systems.
• Lead discussions with Information Technology (IT) and Internal Audit (IA) on IT risk matters.
• As needed, performs tests and analyses, evaluates results, and develops conclusions about the adequacy of internal controls. Supports management to gather and provide audit evidence upon request.
• Documents the work performed, including the development of process flows and procedures, and conclusions.
• Documents system data flows for Finance system implementations
• Leads with the identification of application controls to support Finance systems and processes
• Demonstrates ability to apply technical knowledge to identify and research significant accounting and internal control issues during process reviews.
• Contributes thoughtful alternatives or solutions to Company management to propose potential remediation plans.
• Partner with key personnel to evaluate, design and enhance Finance technologies and/or tools.
• Leads and/or participates in process improvement projects as part of the remediation of identified issues.
• Leads or facilitates meetings with Company management to perform process walkthroughs and discuss findings with management.
• Performs other job responsibilities and duties as assigned by Management.
• Upholds the Crawford Code of Conduct.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in accounting or a business-related field is required.
• Advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or Information Systems is desired.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) certification is preferred for this role.
• Minimum five (5) years of Auditing, Accounting, or similar experience.
• Preferred experience with a Big-4 Accounting firm and or a multinational public U.S. company with SOX control framework.
• Knowledge of accounting, finance, and internal control areas is required.
• Comprehension of professional auditing standards, US GAAP, SOX, COSO, and risk-assessment practices.
• Experience reviewing SOC reports preferred.
• Strong project management abilities as well as excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Pursues training and continuing education in auditing as well as accounting and information technology areas.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate with varying levels of management and experience working in a dynamically changing environment is required.
• Demonstrated ability to provide solutions and overcome roadblocks is required.
• Must complete continuing education requirements as outlined in Company policies and maintain professional licensure.