Senior Internal Audit Associate

Remotely Philippines OPC; Tangob; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Remotely Philippines OPC is seeking an experienced Internal Audit professional to plan and perform risk-based internal audit engagements in line with approved plans.

You will evaluate processes, controls, and procedures, conduct control testing and process walkthroughs, and prepare clear reports with observations and corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, Internal Auditing, Finance, or a related business discipline.
• CPA, CIA, CISA or equivalent certification is an advantage but not required.
• Minimum of 4–6 years of experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk Advisory, or Assurance.
• Experience auditing operational and financial processes, including internal control evaluation and risk assessment.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, audit methodologies, and compliance principles.
• Experience preparing audit reports, documenting findings, and performing process walkthroughs.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems is an advantage.
• Payroll audit experience is preferred but not required.
• Preferably with practical experience in Payroll operations, HR processes, Shared Services, BPO, SOX controls, and compliance audits.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform risk-based internal audit engagements in accordance with approved audit plans.
• Evaluate business processes, internal controls, and operational procedures to identify control gaps and areas for improvement.
• Conduct control testing, substantive testing, and process walkthroughs.
• Perform payroll audits, including validation of payroll calculations, deductions, approvals, employee master data, and segregation of duties.
• Assess compliance with company policies, internal procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Identify operational, financial, and compliance risks, and recommend practical corrective actions.
• Prepare audit workpapers, reports, and documentation that clearly support audit findings and recommendations.
• Present audit observations to management and monitor the implementation of corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by recommending enhancements to internal controls and business processes.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial and employee information while adhering to professional audit standards.

Skills

Internal auditing

Audit reporting

Risk assessment

Process walkthroughs

Payroll audit

SOX controls

Data confidentiality

Excel proficiency

Compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy/Finance/Internal Auditing

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

• Plan and perform risk-based internal audit engagements in accordance with approved audit plans.

• Evaluate business processes, internal controls, and operational procedures to identify control gaps and areas for improvement.

• Conduct control testing, substantive testing, and process walkthroughs.

• Perform payroll audits, including validation of payroll calculations, deductions, approvals, employee master data, and segregation of duties.

• Assess compliance with company policies, internal procedures, and applicable regulations.

• Identify operational, financial, and compliance risks, and recommend practical corrective actions.

• Prepare audit workpapers, reports, and documentation that clearly support audit findings and recommendations.

• Present audit observations to management and monitor the implementation of corrective actions.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives by recommending enhancements to internal controls and business processes.

• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial and employee information while adhering to professional audit standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, Internal Auditing, Finance, or a related business discipline.

• CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent certification is an advantage but not required.

• Minimum of 4–6 years of experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk Advisory, or Assurance.

• Experience auditing operational and financial processes, including internal control evaluation and risk assessment.

• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, audit methodologies, and compliance principles.

• Experience preparing audit reports, documenting findings, and performing process walkthroughs.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems is an advantage.

• Payroll audit experience is preferred but not required.

• Preferably with practical experience with the following: Payroll operations, HR processes, Shared Services, BPO, Professional services firms, Finance and Accounting operations, SOX controls, Operational audits, Compliance audits