Senior Internal Auditor, Operations and Compliance

Global Payments; Philippines; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Payments Inc. seeks a Senior Internal Auditor, Operations and Compliance to strengthen the Audit function. You will lead risk-based audits of operational, financial, and IT controls, document findings, and drive remediation with attention to KYC, AML and data protection requirements.

The role emphasizes process improvement, cross-functional teamwork, and mentoring of junior staff in a global payments environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting end-to-end audits across operational, financial and IT controls.
• Ability to design and document workflows with integrated controls.
• Strong communication to present findings and remediation plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk-based audits with walkthroughs, testing and analysis across functions.
• Deliver high-quality reports and validated remediation within regulatory timelines (KYC/AML).
• Identify root causes and propose practical control improvements.
• Build stakeholder relationships and mentor team members.

Skills

Audit leadership

KYC compliance

AML controls

Data protection

IT controls

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Risk assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel flexibility

Job description

Role Description

We’re looking for a Senior Internal Auditor, Operations and Compliance to join our evolving Audit team and help shape the future of global commerce.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end, risk‑based audits by performing control walkthroughs, testing, and analysis to identify risks and evaluate the design and effectiveness of operational, financial, and IT controls.
• Deliver high‑quality audit outcomes by producing clear workpapers, actionable reports, and validated remediation while meeting timelines and regulatory requirements (e.g., KYC, AML, data protection).
• Identify root causes of control gaps and recommend practical, risk‑reducing solutions that strengthen business processes and improve overall control environments.
• Drive continuous improvement and organizational impact by building strong stakeholder relationships, enhancing Internal Audit practices, and mentoring team members.

Qualifications and Skills

• Leverage merchant acquiring and payment processing expertise—thinking like a client—to assess risks and improve underwriting, onboarding, chargeback, and back‑office processes.
• Design and document end‑to‑end business workflows with integrated technology controls, identifying key risks and strengthening control effectiveness aligned with financial reporting standards.
• Execute high‑impact audit projects in complex environments by prioritizing tasks, adapting to change, and tailoring approaches to maximize risk coverage and audit value.
• Foster strong stakeholder partnerships by tailoring communication, collaborating cross‑functionally, and building trust to enhance internal controls and drive sustainable improvements.
• Bonus: Big Four or internal audit experience and flexibility to travel 5–10% to support audit delivery.
• Strong English skills; Mandarin Chinese preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Global Payments Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Global Payments provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law.

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