Junior Internal Audit Officer

About the role

The Junior Internal Audit Officer will be responsible for evaluating and improving the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes across Wildflour Hospitality Group. This position ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, financial accuracy, and operational efficiency. Reporting to the Internal Audit Manager, the Junior Internal Audit Officer will collaborate with various divisions to provide insights and recommendations for improving processes and safeguarding company assets.

Key responsibilities

• Execute the risk-tiered branch and commissary audit program across Wildflour Hospitality Group's branches spanning 9 brands and multiple commissaries
• Conduct site visits and testing of cash, Point-Of-Sale systems, food-cost, and HR controls
• Report findings under the direction of the Internal Audit Manager
• Evaluate and improve the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes
• Provide insights and recommendations for improving processes and safeguarding company assets

About you

• Ability to work in a field-based and travel-intensive role

Qualifications:

●        Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy

●        Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred but not required

●        2-4 years of experience in internal audit, retail or restaurant operations audit, or loss prevention.

●        Multi-site or field audit experience strongly preferred

●        Willing and able to travel frequently across Metro Manila branches and periodically to provincial sites (e.g., Baguio, Cebu, Tagaytay)

●        Possession of a valid driver's license is an advantage.

●        Comfortable working independently at the branch level, executing structured checklist-based testing, preparing clear written audit reports, and calmly escalating sensitive findings (e.g., suspected cash misappropriation).

●        Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, risk management, financial reporting standards, and retail/branch-level accounting processes.

●        Proficiency in auditing software, accounting systems, and Microsoft Office applications (particularly Excel for data analysis).

●        Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills to evaluate controls and execute risk-based audit plans.

●        Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively and build professional relationships with branch and corporate stakeholders at all levels. Uncompromising ethical standards, strict commitment to confidentiality, and high adaptability to dynamic operational environments.