Strategic Internal Audit Officer — Risk & Controls

Gigahertz Computer Systems; Manila; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Gigahertz Computer Systems seeks an experienced internal audit professional to lead planning, execution, and reporting for a multi-department environment in Manila. Responsibilities include risk assessment, control evaluation, and audit program development, with emphasis on data analysis and evidence-based findings.

The role requires 2–4 years in internal/external audit and relevant certifications; experience in head office or multi-branch operations is advantageous. CPA/CISA/CIA is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or related field.
• Preferably 2–4 years of experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, Compliance, Risk Management, Internal Controls, or a related field.
• Experience in Head Office/corporate auditing is an advantage.
• Experience in retail, technology, distribution, or multi-branch operations is an advantage.
• CPA, CIA, CISA, or other relevant certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preliminary review of assigned departments, processes, policies, and controls.
• Perform process walkthroughs, risk assessments, and control evaluations.
• Prepare/update the Risk and Control Matrix (RCM) and Audit Program Guide (APG).
• Review the Company's Risk Registry and identify new or emerging risks.
• Prepare audit requirements and coordinate with Department Heads and Process Owners.
• Conduct audits in accordance with approved audit programs and procedures.
• Perform control testing, substantive testing, sampling, data analysis, and other audit procedures.
• Examine documents, records, transactions, systems, and processes to obtain sufficient audit evidence.
• Identify control weaknesses, policy/procedure deviations, process inefficiencies, and potential risks.
• Analyze audit exceptions and determine the root cause and business impact.
• Maintain complete and accurate audit working papers.
• Prepare clear and evidence-based audit findings and recommendations.
• Ensure findings appropriately identify the condition, criteria, root cause, risk/effect, and recommendation.
• Discuss and validate findings with Process Owners and Department Heads.
• Prepare audit reports and supporting schedules within established timelines.
• Monitor management preventive action plans and corrective actions.
• Validate supporting evidence for completed actions.
• Conduct follow-up testing when necessary.
• Monitor recurring issues and elevate overdue or unresolved findings.
• Other audit-related tasks that the Audit Head may assign from time to time.

Skills

Audit planning

Control testing

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Audit report writing

Excel/Sheets

Documentation

Process improvement

Automation/AI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or related field

CPA, CIA, CISA certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

Microsoft Word

Google Apps Script

Job description

Gigahertz Computer Systems seeks an experienced internal audit professional to lead planning, execution, and reporting for a multi-department environment in Manila. Responsibilities include risk assessment, control evaluation, and audit program development, with emphasis on data analysis and evidence-based findings.

The role requires 2–4 years in internal/external audit and relevant certifications; experience in head office or multi-branch operations is advantageous. CPA/CISA/CIA is preferred.