Senior Internal Audit Manager – Risk & Controls

Educar Shared Services Inc.; Pasig; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Educar Shared Services Inc. is seeking an experienced Leader to head its internal audit function in the Philippines. The role will design, implement, and monitor business processes, policies, and controls across the organization to strengthen governance and compliance.

You will lead audits, assess risks, and report findings with practical recommendations, while supervising the internal audit team and ensuring independence and adherence to standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Internal Auditing, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CPA or CIA certification is an advantage.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, or internal controls, with supervisory or managerial experience.
• Experience in conducting operational, financial, compliance, and process audits.
• Strong knowledge of internal control principles, risk assessment, audit methodologies, and business processes.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent report writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• High level of integrity, objectivity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and audit/data analysis tools.
• Willingness to travel to different business units or operating locations when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the internal audit function and develop annual audit plan.
• Manage internal audit engagements across ESSI and its units.
• Conduct risk assessments and identify control weaknesses and process improvements.
• Review adequacy and effectiveness of controls, policies, and approvals.
• Perform walkthroughs, testing, and validation of controls and transactions.
• Prepare and present audit reports with observations, risks, and corrective actions.
• Monitor status of management action plans and remediation efforts.
• Conduct follow-up audits to verify implementation.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Internal Auditing, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

CPA or CIA or other relevant professional certification

Job description

Educar Shared Services Inc. is seeking an experienced Leader to head its internal audit function in the Philippines. The role will design, implement, and monitor business processes, policies, and controls across the organization to strengthen governance and compliance.

You will lead audits, assess risks, and report findings with practical recommendations, while supervising the internal audit team and ensuring independence and adherence to standards.