Senior Internal Auditor

CITADEL; Philippines; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

CITADEL in the Philippines is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to assist in planning, executing, and reporting on internal audit engagements, ensuring governance, risk management, and internal controls are effective.

You will evaluate operational, financial, and compliance controls, identify improvements, and collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen business processes and mitigate risks, delivering clear findings and actionable recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• Professional certifications (CIA, CPA, CISA, CRMA) preferred.
• Experience in internal audit, risk management, or compliance.
• Strong report writing and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and analytical abilities.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in audit planning, execution, and reporting across engagements.
• Perform testing of controls and evaluate governance, risk, and controls.
• Prepare audit programs and engagement documentation.
• Draft clear audit reports with observations and recommendations.
• Monitor remediation actions and follow-up on issues.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve processes.

Skills

Audit planning

Risk management

Internal controls

Report writing

Communication

Analytical thinking

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CIA/CPA/CISA/CRMA preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for assisting in the planning, execution, and reporting of internal audit engagements to ensure the effectiveness of the organization's governance, risk management, and internal control processes. The role evaluates operational, financial, and compliance controls, identifies areas for improvement, and collaborates with stakeholders to strengthen business processes and mitigate risks.

Key Responsibilities

Audit Planning and Preparation

• Assist in the development of annual and engagement-specific audit plans.
• Gather and analyze relevant information to understand business processes and associated risks.
• Prepare audit programs, testing procedures, and engagement documentation.

Audit Execution and Documentation

• Conduct internal audit fieldwork in accordance with approved audit methodologies.
• Perform testing of controls and evaluate the effectiveness of operational, financial, and compliance processes.
• Document audit procedures, findings, and supporting evidence accurately and thoroughly.

Audit Reporting

• Prepare clear, concise, and well-supported audit reports.
• Draft summaries of audit observations, recommendations, and action plans.
• Present audit findings and recommendations to management and key stakeholders.
• Ensure timely completion of audit reports and related deliverables.

Risk Assessment and Follow-up Monitoring

• Assess business risks and evaluate the adequacy of internal controls.
• Monitor the implementation of agreed corrective actions and management action plans.
• Conduct follow-up reviews to verify the effectiveness of remediation efforts.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CIA, CPA, CISA, CRMA, or equivalent) are preferred but not required.

Experience

• Relevant audit experience, preferably in internal audit, risk management, compliance, or related functions.
• Experience in conducting operational and financial audits is an advantage.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of internal auditing principles, risk management, and internal controls.
• Excellent report writing and documentation skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present audit findings effectively.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and audit-related tools.

Behavioral Competencies

• Integrity
• Credibility
• Quality Orientation
• Continuous Improvement
• Thinking in Context
• Adaptability
• Managing Work
• Contributing to Team Success