Internal Audit, Associate

What you'll do

Group Internal Audit (GIA) is looking for an experienced audit professional with a solid background and strong knowledge on the key risks and controls pertaining to internal audit related matters in the Philippines (PH). This role in the PH Regional Team serves to provide independent assessment of governance, risk management and internal control environment over PH entities, and also serves to support the GIA function in communications with Senior Management, the Audit Committee, external auditors and regulators, consultants, and other external parties regarding internal audit related matters.

• Support GIA in identifying regulatory requirements relevant to the respective business units within the Group.
• Ensure that internal audit activities are carried out in a timely and efficient manner, in accordance with relevant professional standards adopted and ensure the businesses’ compliance with all applicable law and regulations.
• Plan, conduct and report audit activities in accordance with GIA’s methodology, procedures and terms set out in the audit charter.
• Communicate audit findings, root causes, associated risks, and provide effective recommendations to the Senior Management as part of mitigating business risks and strengthening internal controls.
• Conduct follow-up procedures to ensure that agreed upon post-audit actions plans are implemented by management accordingly.
• Support GIA in the communications with Senior Management, Audit Committee, Board of Directors and external stakeholders in internal audit related matters.
• Participate in risk assessment and analysis to identify risk areas for review as part of annual internal audit planning exercise.
• Build professional relationship and/or provide independent support to internal stakeholders to address emerging risk and potential red flags, ensuring that appropriate controls are in place in achieving the business objectives.
• Support the GIA with ad-hoc projects as and when required.

Requirements

• 4-5 years in internal audit and/or risk and control
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/ Accounting
• Candidates with Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) certification, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), certification in AML/CFT or equivalent will be of added advantage.
• Knowledge and exposure to Philippines laws and regulations i.e. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) policies, other relevant local law in regards to e-money services and digital lending is an added advantage.
• Experience in Risk Management and Compliance is also an added advantage
• Possess the knowledge, skills and other competencies to examine areas in which the business operates
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate and influence both internal and external stakeholders
• Proven ability to work cross functionally and influence organization to accomplish goals
• Team player, focused, passionate, with ability to inspire confidence in others
• Willingness and ability to adapt to new circumstances, information, and challenges
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Highly proficient in Excel and MS office applications (i.e. Powerpoint, Word)
• Ability to work both independently with sole responsibility and as part of a team to produce quality deliverables in a fast-paced environment