Internal Audit Operations Manager (Regional)

Leads and manages the risk-based audit of the entire branch network to provide independent, objective assurance that operational, credit, and compliance controls across branches are adequate and effective; safeguards company assets; and drives continuous improvement in branch operations, in line with the Internal Audit Charter and applicable regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7–10 years of internal and/or external audit experience, including at least 3–5 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity. Experience auditing branch or field operations in banking, microfinance, or a financing company is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Internal Audit, Finance, Management, or a related field. A Master’s degree is an advantage.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) preferred; Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or other relevant certification an advantage.
• Head Office – Ortigas Center, Pasig City, with regular travel to branches nationwide.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills; working knowledge of risk-based auditing, applicable BSP/SEC regulations for financing and lending companies, and the IIA International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF); willing and able to travel extensively.

Duties:

• Develops the annual risk-based Operations Audit plan; allocates visit frequency and resources according to branch risk ratings; and aligns the plan with the overall Internal Audit plan approved by the Audit Committee.
• Oversees the execution of audits across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, ensuring engagements are completed on schedule, within scope, and in accordance with Internal Audit methodology and standards.
• Reviews the working papers, audit procedures, and draft reports of Audit Officers and Team Leaders; ensures findings are adequately supported, risk-ranked, and actionable.
• Ensures timely issuance of branch ratings upon completion or within a few days of fieldwork; consolidates branch operations achievement and exception reports for the Internal Audit Head and Audit Committee.
• Supervises, coaches, and develops Audit Officers, Team Leaders, and Audit Specialists; manages workload distribution and monitors individual and team performance.
• Communicates audit results to Area and Regional Managers and branch management; monitors and follows up on the implementation of agreed corrective actions.