Senior Internal Audit (SOX)

Risewave Consulting, Inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Risewave Consulting, Inc. in Manila, Philippines seeks a Senior Internal Auditor to support global business units by leading internal, financial, and compliance audits across the SOX program.

You will advise management on controls, risk mitigation, and process improvements while collaborating with cross-functional teams to strengthen governance and efficiency. You will mentor the Internal Audit team, participate in risk assessment processes, and help shape the annual audit plan.

Qualifications

• Proficient in internal controls, risk assessment, and audit techniques.
• Experience delivering SOX programs and handling control deficiencies.
• Strong communication, mentorship, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted advisor to management on internal control matters and risk mitigation.
• Lead and conduct end-to-end audit projects across financial, operational, and compliance areas.
• Deliver audit documentation, findings, and reports with timely recommendations.
• Provide insights to improve governance, operational efficiency, and risk management.
• Educate management on accounting, financial, and control risks and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify risks and action plans.
• Coach the Internal Audit team and any co-sourced providers to deliver high-quality audits.
• Support annual risk assessment and contribute to the audit plan.

Skills

Internal Audit

SOX Compliance

Leadership

Risk Assessment

Job description

If you are an INTERNAL AUDIT professional looking for an opportunity to grow, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Manila, Philippines location, you will contribute to audit projects of financial, operational, and compliance risks and controls (including SOX) across our global portfolio of business units, while obtaining a thorough knowledge and understanding of company business and operational needs to support the growth of the business. In addition, you will participate in advising on value-creating opportunities in targeted strategic and operational areas. Your duties and responsibilities will be performed under the general guidance of the Internal Audit Manager and/or Senior Internal Auditor, and you will exercise independent judgment and decision-making within the scope of this job. Exemplary leadership and communication abilities, attention to detail, and strong business acumen are the keys to success in this challenging position.

AS A SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR, YOU WILL:

• Act as a trusted advisor to management, providing expert guidance and recommendations on internal control matters, risk mitigation strategies, and process improvements.
• Assist in delivering the client SOX Program in preparation for SOX compliance.
• Conduct and lead independent, objective, end-to-end audit projects in parallel across a wide variety of areas, including internal controls, financial and operational processes, and compliance, by establishing and timely delivering audit programs, audit documentation and work papers, findings, recommendations, and audit reports to support conclusions.
• Provide insights and recommendations to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen risk management practices, and improve overall governance processes.
• Educate and advise management and process owners on accounting, financial, and internal control risks, requirements, and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify areas of potential risk and action plans.
• Help define departmental methodologies and deliverables in accordance with professional standards.
• Assist in leading and coaching the Internal Audit team, including any co-sourced service providers, by fostering a culture of excellence, strong ethical integrity, continuous improvement, and engagement.
• Participate in departmental continuous improvement, support the annual risk assessment process, and contribute to the determination of the annual audit plan.