Senior Manager – Risk Management & Audit

Coforge; Muntinlupa; On-site; PHP 2,000,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job description

Experience:

10+ Years in Audit, Risk Management, Compliance, Internal Controls, Governance, or Advisory Services, with at least 5 years in a leadership role

Skills:

Risk-Based Auditing, Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Controls Assessment, Compliance & Governance Reviews, Stakeholder Management, Executive Reporting, Root Cause Analysis, Audit Management, Team Leadership, Risk Assessments, Controls Testing, Regulatory Compliance

We at Coforge are hiring a Senior Manager – Risk Management & Audit with the following skillset:

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end audit engagements covering operational, financial, compliance, and business process audits.
• Develop and execute risk-based audit plans aligned with client priorities, business objectives, and organizational risk profiles.
• Assess governance frameworks, risk management processes, internal controls, and compliance programs.
• Identify control gaps, compliance risks, process weaknesses, and opportunities for operational improvement.
• Review audit findings, validate supporting evidence, and ensure high-quality audit documentation and reporting.
• Present audit results, risk assessments, and recommendations to senior stakeholders and client leadership teams.
• Monitor remediation plans and track the timely closure of audit observations and corrective actions.
• Lead client-facing audit and risk management engagements while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
• Provide strategic recommendations to strengthen governance, compliance, risk mitigation, and operational effectiveness.
• Manage and develop a team of auditors, risk professionals, and compliance specialists.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across audit methodologies, quality assurance practices, and service delivery standards.
• Support organizational readiness for internal, external, regulatory, and client audits.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, policies, standards, and contractual obligations.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, coaching, and performance management to audit and risk management teams.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, Information Systems, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in Audit, Risk Management, Compliance, Internal Controls, Governance, or Advisory Services.
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience managing audit, risk, compliance, or advisory teams.
• Proven experience delivering audit or risk management engagements for external clients.
• Strong understanding of governance frameworks, enterprise risk management, compliance programs, and internal control environments.
• Experience managing complex stakeholder relationships and presenting to senior leadership teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, investigation, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and executive reporting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, lead teams, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in a BPO, Shared Services, Financial Services, Consulting, or Professional Services environment is highly preferred.

Preferred Certifications

• CIA (Certified Internal Auditor)
• CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)
• CRMA (Certification in Risk Management Assurance)
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant)

Preferred Candidate Profile

We are looking for a strategic and client-focused leader with extensive experience in audit, risk management, governance, and compliance. The ideal candidate has a proven ability to lead audit engagements, manage stakeholder relationships, strengthen internal controls, and drive business improvements through effective risk management practices.

The successful candidate should be able to:

• Deliver consistent SLA and KPI performance through proactive risk identification and mitigation.
• Build trust and credibility with clients through strong communication, ownership, and accountability.
• Establish disciplined governance practices and maintain audit readiness across business operations.
• Develop high-performing teams through effective coaching, succession planning, and employee engagement.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational effectiveness and support strategic business objectives.

Working Conditions

• 100% Onsite
• Australian client hours

Coforge is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, age, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.