Senior Internal Auditor

PJ Lhuillier Group of Companies; Makati; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

The PJ Lhuillier Group of Companies is seeking an experienced Auditor to conduct independent financial and compliance audits, assess accuracy of records, and ensure adherence to laws and internal policies. The role leads audit engagements, evaluates controls, and offers risk-based recommendations to strengthen governance.

Responsibilities include planning and risk assessment, walkthroughs, control testing, data analysis, and preparing findings and reports for management and governance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or related field.
• CPA certification is required.
• 5-6 years experience in audit, compliance, risk, or finance (preferably in banking/financial services).
• Experience in financial audits, ICFR, compliance reviews, and regulatory testing.
• Knowledge of BSP regulations and financial reporting standards.
• Ability to handle audit engagements and coordinate with stakeholders.
• CIA/CRMA/CAMS certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform risk-based audits including audit work programs.
• Conduct walkthroughs, interviews, and risk assessments to identify key risks and controls.
• Execute control and substantive testing, and analyze data to support conclusions.
• Evaluate design and effectiveness of internal controls, governance, and risk management processes.
• Identify audit issues, control gaps, and compliance risks with practical recommendations.
• Document audit work and prepare findings, reports, and presentations for management.
• Discuss audit results with stakeholders, participate in exit meetings, and monitor corrective actions.
• Perform financial reviews and validate compliance with BSP regulations and tax laws.

Skills

Audit planning

Risk assessment

Walkthroughs

Control testing

Data analysis

Regulatory testing

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy/Finance

CPA

CIA/CRMA/CAMS advantage

Job description

The position is primarily responsible for conducting independent financial and compliance audits to assess the accuracy of financial records and ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies. The position is also responsible for leading assigned audit engagements, evaluating internal controls, and providing risk-based recommendations to improve governance and compliance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Skilled in audit planning and risk assessment activities, including development of risk-based audit plans and audit work programs.
• Experienced in conducting walkthroughs, interviews, and risk assessments to identify key risks and controls.
• Proficient in executing audit procedures, including control testing, substantive testing, and data analysis to support audit conclusions.
• Knowledgeable in evaluating the design and effectiveness of internal controls, governance, and risk management processes.
• Capable of identifying audit issues, control gaps, and compliance risks, and providing practical recommendations to improve controls and compliance.
• Skilled in documenting audit work and preparing audit findings, reports, and presentations for management and governance committees.
• Experienced in discussing audit results with stakeholders, participating in exit meetings, and monitoring implementation of agreed corrective actions.
• Knowledgeable in performing financial reviews and validating compliance with regulatory requirements such as BSP regulations, tax laws, and internal policies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or related field
• Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Has 5-6 years experience in audit, compliance, risk, or finance (preferably in banking/financial services)
• Experienced in financial audits, ICFR, compliance reviews, and regulatory testing
• Has knowledge of BSP regulations and financial reporting standard
• Has the ability to handle audit engagements and coordinate with stakeholders
• Possession of CIA, CRMA, or CAMS certification is an advantage
• Willing to work in Makati