Senior Manager Internal Audit

CIBI Information Inc.; Makati; On-site; PHP 2,000,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

CIBI Information Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager, Internal Audit to lead risk-based assurance across core business processes, IT controls, and governance. You will develop audit plans, conduct risk assessments, and deliver actionable reports to the Audit Committee.

Responsibilities include overseeing ITGC, financial close, payroll, regulatory compliance, and coordinating with external auditors while upholding independence and high professional standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, IT or related discipline.
• 8–10 years progressive internal audit experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• CIA or CPA certification.
• Experience across operational, financial and IT audits.
• Strong command of risk-based audit methodology and control frameworks (COSO, COBIT).
• Working knowledge of IIA Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Proven ability to prepare Audit Committee-ready reports and present to senior leadership or board-level stakeholders.
• Hands-on executor; willing to personally conduct audits.
• CISA certification.
• Prior experience in financial services, credit bureaus, data-intensive or technology companies.
• Familiarity with the Philippine regulatory landscape (Data Privacy Act / NPC, BSP, CIC/SAE framework).
• Exposure to ISO 27001 / SOC2 environments.
• Background with Big 4 or reputable boutique IA firms.
• Experience with data analytics or CAATs (computer-assisted audit techniques).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a risk-based annual Internal Audit plan for Audit Committee approval.
• Build and maintain an audit universe covering CIBI's key processes, systems and risk areas.
• Continuously reassess emerging risks and adjust audit priorities accordingly.
• Plan, scope and execute internal audit engagements including ITGC, fixed assets, financial month end close, revenue & billing integrity, payroll & HR controls, regulatory compliance.
• Prepare clear, concise, action-oriented audit reports with findings, risk ratings, root causes and management action plans.
• Present audit results and key themes to Audit Committee and senior management.
• Provide periodic IA dashboards (audits completed, findings status, overdue actions, emerging risks).
• Track and validate management action plans to ensure timely implementation.
• Escalate overdue findings to Audit Committee and monitor repeat findings for systemic improvements.
• Maintain independence and draft Internal Audit Charter for Audit Committee approval.
• Liaise with external auditors to leverage assurance and minimize gaps.
• Coordinate with Shareholder Representative for oversight and support.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology or related discipline

CIA (Certified Internal Auditor)

CPA (Certified Public Accountant)

CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)

Data analytics / CAATs

Risk-based audit methodology

Independence & objectivity

Audit reporting to Audit Committee

COSO / COBIT frameworks

Familiarity with IIA Global Internal Audit Standards

Tools

CAATs / data analytics tools

Job description

Be part of CIBI Information Inc., a purpose-driven company at the forefront of enabling better credit decisions in the Philippines and beyond.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Senior Manager, Internal Audit will be responsible for providing independent, objective and risk-based assurance to the Audit Committee and senior management regarding CIBI's key business processes, controls and governance arrangements in line with the IIA Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS). This role involves conducting walkthroughs, performing control testing, transaction sampling, and data analysis to assess process effectiveness, identifying root causes, evaluating business impact, assessing risk severity, and providing practical recommendations to strengthen controls and improve those processes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain a risk-based annual Internal Audit plan for Audit Committee approval
• Build and maintain an audit universe covering CIBI's key processes, systems and risk areas
• Continuously reassess emerging risks and adjust audit priorities accordingly

II. Audit Execution

Plan, scope and execute internal audit engagements including but not limited to:

• IT General Controls (ITGC): Access management, change management, system operations (including ISMS/ISO and SOC 2 scope)
• Fixed assets: Asset register accuracy, physical verification, disposal controls
• Financial month end close: Journal entries, reconciliations, cutoff procedures, reporting accuracy
• Revenue & billing integrity: Billing accuracy, collections, write off approvals
• Payroll & HR controls: Payroll master data, ghost employee checks, leave/benefits controls
• Regulatory compliance: Data Privacy Act, NPC circulars, CIC/SAE obligations (spot checks)

III. Reporting & Communication

• Prepare clear, concise, action-oriented audit reports with findings, risk ratings, root causes and agreed management action plans
• Present audit results and key themes to the Audit Committee and senior management
• Provide periodic IA dashboards (audits completed, findings status, overdue actions, emerging risks)

IV. Follow-up & Closure

• Track and validate management action plans to ensure timely and effective implementation
• Escalate overdue or inadequately addressed findings to the Audit Committee
• Monitor repeat findings and drive systemic improvements

V. Governance & Independence

• Maintain professional independence and objectivity per IIA GIAS
• Draft and maintain an Internal Audit Charter for Audit Committee approval
• Ensure all work is supported by structured, evidence-based working papers

VI. Coordination

• Liaise with external auditors (statutory, ISO, SOC2) to leverage assurance and minimise gaps
• Coordinate with Shareholder Representative for oversight, quality review and Audit Committee support as required

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology or related discipline.
• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive internal audit experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Professional certification: CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) or CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
• Demonstrated experience across operational, financial and IT audits (not limited to compliance or checklist-based reviews)
• Strong command of risk-based audit methodology and control frameworks (e.g. COSO, COBIT)
• Working knowledge of the IIA Global Internal Audit Standards
• Proven ability to prepare Audit Committee-ready reports and present to senior leadership or board-level stakeholders
• Hands-on executor; willing and able to personally conduct audits
• CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)
• Prior experience in financial services, credit bureaus, data-intensive or technology companies
• Familiarity with the Philippine regulatory landscape (Data Privacy Act / NPC, BSP, CIC/SAE framework)
• Exposure to ISO 27001 / SOC2 environments
• Background with Big 4 or reputable boutique IA firms
• Experience with data analytics or CAATs (computer-assisted audit techniques)