Senior External/Internal Auditor

Location: Makati City

Work Set-up: Fully Onsite | Dayshift | Monday - Friday

Job Description:

The Senior Auditor will be responsible for leading internal audit engagements, evaluating business processes and controls, identifying risks and control gaps, and providing practical recommendations to improve operational effectiveness and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Audit & Internal Controls

Plan, lead, and execute internal audit engagements covering financial, operational, compliance, and process-related areas.

Conduct risk assessments, walkthroughs, control testing, substantive procedures, and other audit activities.

Develop practical recommendations to strengthen internal controls and improve business processes.

Risk Management & Governance

Support the development and execution of risk-based internal audit plans.

Assess business and operational risks and determine appropriate audit procedures.

Review compliance with company policies, procedures, applicable regulations, and internal standards.

Management & Stakeholder Engagement

Communicate audit objectives, scope, findings, and recommendations to process owners and management.

Discuss identified control issues and agree on appropriate corrective actions with relevant stakeholders.

Prepare and present audit reports, observations, and recommendations to management.

Supervisory & Team Leadership

Supervise and provide direction to junior audit team members during audit engagements.

Coach and mentor junior auditors on audit procedures, documentation, risk assessment, and professional judgment.

Take ownership of audit engagements and serve as a key point of contact for assigned stakeholders.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Internal Audit, Business Administration, or a related field.

3–5 years of relevant audit experience.

CPA designation is required.

Candidates currently holding Senior Associate, Audit Senior, Senior Auditor, or Audit Supervisor positions are highly encouraged to apply.

Strong understanding of internal controls, risk assessment, audit procedures, and financial reporting.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and professional judgment skills.

Excellent communication and report-writing skills.