Senior Internal Audit Officer

Wildflour Hospitality Group; Philippines; On-site; PHP 720,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wildflour Hospitality Group, based in Manila, seeks a Senior Internal Audit Officer for a full-time, on-site role in Taguig. You will oversee audits across the group, design programs, and report findings to leadership, ensuring robust governance and internal controls in hospitality operations.

The ideal candidate has strong auditing, risk management, and financial analysis skills, with experience in hospitality or retail contexts.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong internal auditing and risk management skills, including experience with audit planning, internal controls assessment, and process evaluation.
• Candidates should possess solid financial and accounting skills, with knowledge of hospitality or retail operations, financial analysis, and basic tax and compliance concepts.
• Candidates should possess analytical and problem-solving skills, including data analysis, attention to detail, and the ability to identify root causes and propose actionable recommendations.
• Candidates should possess communication and collaboration skills, including clear written reporting, professional presentation of findings, and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Candidates should possess organizational and project management skills, including time management, prioritization of multiple audits, and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Relevant bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field; professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CIA) are an advantage.
• Several years of progressively responsible internal audit or assurance experience, preferably within hospitality, food & beverage, or multi-branch operations.
• High ethical standards, discretion in handling confidential information, and a commitment to integrity and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee internal audit activities across the Wildflour Hospitality Group.
• Plan and execute financial, operational, and compliance audits to evaluate internal controls and risk management.
• Develop audit programs, conduct fieldwork, analyze data, document findings, and recommend improvements to processes.
• Collaborate with operations, finance, and management to address audit observations and monitor remediation plans.
• Mentor junior team members and provide clear, timely reports to senior leadership.

Skills

Internal auditing

Risk management

Financial analysis

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Ethical standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/CIA advantageous

Job description

Company Description

Wildflour Hospitality Group is a Manila-based restaurant company focused on delivering world-class dining experiences with consistent quality and service for every guest. The group has expanded from its flagship Wildflour Restaurant to include concepts such as Little Flour Café, George and Onnie’s, Farmacy Ice Cream, Pink’s Hot Dogs (its only international franchise), and Pizza Sisters. With 17 branches located in prime areas across Manila and growing, Wildflour is known for excellent food, warm hospitality, and distinctive ambience. Team members join a dynamic, fast-paced environment that values creativity, service excellence, and continuous improvement.

Role Description

The Senior Internal Audit Officer is a full-time, on-site role based in Taguig, responsible for overseeing internal audit activities across the Wildflour Hospitality Group. This role plans and executes financial, operational, and compliance audits to evaluate internal controls, risk management practices, and adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements. Day-to-day tasks include preparing audit programs, conducting fieldwork, analyzing data, documenting findings, and recommending practical improvements to processes and controls. The Senior Internal Audit Officer collaborates with operations, finance, and management teams to address audit observations, monitor remediation plans, and support continuous enhancement of governance and internal control frameworks. The role also contributes to developing audit methodologies, mentoring junior team members, and providing clear, timely reports to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong internal auditing and risk management skills, including experience with audit planning, internal controls assessment, and process evaluation.
• Candidates should possess solid financial and accounting skills, with knowledge of hospitality or retail operations, financial analysis, and basic tax and compliance concepts.
• Candidates should possess analytical and problem-solving skills, including data analysis, attention to detail, and the ability to identify root causes and propose actionable recommendations.
• Candidates should possess communication and collaboration skills, including clear written reporting, professional presentation of findings, and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Candidates should possess organizational and project management skills, including time management, prioritization of multiple audits, and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Relevant bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field; professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CIA) are an advantage.
• Several years of progressively responsible internal audit or assurance experience, preferably within hospitality, food & beverage, or multi-branch operations.
• High ethical standards, discretion in handling confidential information, and a commitment to integrity and continuous improvement.