Senior Internal Auditor

ISS STOXX GmbH; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

ISS STOXX GmbH is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor in Manila to independently perform audits, develop programs, and lead testing using risk-based approaches. You will evaluate controls, communicate findings, and support continuous improvement of audit practices.

The role emphasizes collaboration with management, data analytics, and proficiency in ERP/CRM platforms to strengthen governance and efficiency in financial and operational processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Business, Finance, Economics, or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of internal or external audit experience with full-cycle audit reviews; at least 3 years in internal audit.

Responsibilities

• Independently execute internal audit reviews within scope, develop audit programs, perform testing, and draft observations.
• Evaluate results to identify control gaps and improvements to strengthen assets and compliance.
• Present audit results and recommendations to stakeholders across management levels.

Skills

Audit

Risk assessment

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Business, Finance, Economics, or related

Tools

SAP

NetSuite

Salesforce

Power BI

ACL

IDEA

Job description

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether

OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit, the Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for independently executing audit engagements of varying complexity across ISS STOXX. The role includes contributing to engagement planning, performing risk-based reviews of control design and operating effectiveness, evaluating audit results, communicating clear and actionable audit results, risks, and improvements, while supporting issue follow-up and remediation. The Senior Internal Auditor is expected to develop and apply subject matter expertise across one or more business, operational, regulatory, or financial areas, while contributing to the continuous improvement of the Internal Audit function through audit methodology enhancements, quality assurance and improvement activities, and knowledge sharing and development.

JOB ROLE/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Independently execute internal audit reviews within assigned scope, including conducting walkthroughs, developing audit programs and risk‑based testing procedures, performing controls testing through sampling and data analytics techniques, evaluating results including root cause analysis), and drafting audit observations and recommendations
• Evaluate audit results using technical expertise, business acumen, and professional judgment to identify control gaps, root causes, and improvement opportunities to strengthen controls, protect company assets and organizational value, ensure compliance to policies and regulations, and improve efficiency
• Present and communicate audit results and insights, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders across varying levels of management.
• Serve as the subject matter expert and primary point of contact within the Internal Audit function for assigned areas of specialization, providing guidance, insights, and knowledge sharing to support audit activities and development of continuous capability.
• Support and, where applicable, lead Internal Audit quality assurance and improvement initiatives, including activities related to audit methodology, quality reviews, learning and development, and continuous improvement of audit practices.
• Support the development of the annual risk-assessment and audit plan through risk insights and sharing of business/functional knowledge and developments

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Business, Finance, Economics, or any equivalent/related course
• Minimum of 5 years of internal or external audit experience having conducted full-cycle audit reviews from engagement planning, fieldwork, reporting and monitoring. At least 3 years of internal audit experience in any or a combination of process, operational, financial, and compliance review
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess business processes, risks, and controls, identify underlying issues, and perform detailed analysis across business and operational environments
• Well-developed organization and project management skills with the ability to effectively manage priorities and handle multiple concurrent tasks
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, well-structured, and risk-focused audit reports and documentation, and articulate risks, issues, and recommendations in a concise and coherent manner
• Effective stakeholder management and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders across varying levels of management and drive effective audit execution.
• Proficient in MS Office and experienced in navigating or operating common ERP or CRM systems

Preferred Qualification:

• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CFE, or CISA is strongly preferred
• Audit experience within the Financial Services industry and/or a global internal audit environment
• Audit firm experience in assurance or advisory services
• Advanced excel skills, with working knowledge of audit analytics and visualization tools (e.g., ACL, IDEA, Power BI, Tableau), and exposure to ERP and CRM platforms such as SAP, NetSuite, or Salesforce
• Experience leveraging generative AI tools (e.g. Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Gemini) to support audit research, documentation, and audit efficiency initiatives
• Experience in applying data analytics techniques in assessing risks, trends, or business application control effectiveness
• Experience in audit planning/risk assessment exercise

Work Location & Schedule:

• Amenable to work at Ayala North Exchange, Makati City on a day shift schedule (8:30 AM to 5:30 PM PHT)
• Amenable to a hybrid work arrangement (3 days onsite and 2 days’ work from home)

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What You Can Expect from Us

At ISS STOXX, our people are our driving force. We are committed to building a culture that values diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences. We hire the best talent in our industry and empower them with the resources, support, and opportunities to grow—professionally and personally.

Together, we foster an environment that fuels creativity, drives innovation, and shapes our future success.

Let’s empower, collaborate, and inspire.

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether.

About ISS STOXX

ISS STOXX GmbH is a leading provider of research and technology solutions for the financial market. Established in 1985, we offer top-notch benchmark and custom indices globally, helping clients identify investment opportunities and manage portfolio risks. Our services cover corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence. Majority-owned by Deutsche Börse Group, ISS STOXX has over 3,400 professionals in 33 locations worldwide, serving around 6,400 clients, including institutional investors and companies focused on ESG, cyber, and governance risk. Clients trust our expertise to make informed decisions for their stakeholders’ benefit.

Visit our website: https://www.issgovernance.com

View additional open roles: https://www.issgovernance.com/join-the-iss-team/

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