Internal Audit Head

Location: Talamban Cebu

Work Set-up: Fully Onsite Monday - Friday Dayshift

Job Description:

The Internal Audit Head will lead the organizations internal audit function and provide independent objective assurance on the effectiveness of internal controls risk management governance and business processes.

The role will oversee the development and execution of the internal audit strategy identify key operational and financial risks and work closely with senior management and business leaders to recommend improvements that strengthen controls enhance efficiency and support the organizations objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Internal Audit Leadership

Lead and manage the organizations internal audit function ensuring effective coverage of key business areas and risks.

Develop the annual internal audit plan based on the organizations risk profile business priorities and emerging risks.

Establish audit objectives scope methodologies timelines and resource requirements for audit engagements.

Oversee the planning execution review and completion of internal audit engagements.

Risk Management & Internal Controls

Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls across financial operational compliance and business processes.

Identify control gaps process weaknesses and areas of potential financial or operational risk.

Evaluate the organizations risk management processes and recommend improvements where necessary.

Reporting & Stakeholder Management

Prepare and present internal audit reports and key findings to senior management and relevant stakeholders.

Communicate significant risks control deficiencies and improvement opportunities in a clear and actionable manner.

Work closely with department heads and process owners to develop appropriate remediation plans.

Provide regular updates on audit progress significant findings unresolved issues and emerging risks.

Team Management

Lead coach and develop the internal audit team to strengthen technical and professional capabilities.

Assign audit engagements and responsibilities based on team members experience and competencies.

Review the performance and quality of work of audit team members.

Provide guidance on audit procedures risk assessment control testing documentation and report writing.

Process Improvement & Advisory

Identify opportunities to improve business processes strengthen controls and reduce operational inefficiencies.

Provide advisory support on new systems processes projects and business initiatives from a risk and controls perspective.

Recommend improvements to policies procedures and control frameworks based on audit observations and industry practices.

Support special reviews investigations or management-requested audits as needed.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Internal Audit or a related business discipline.

CPA designation is required.

8 years of relevant experience in internal audit external audit risk management internal controls or a related field.

At least 35 years of experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity preferably leading an audit team or function.

Strong experience in risk-based internal auditing and internal control assessment.

Demonstrated experience handling end-to-end audit engagements from planning through reporting and follow-up.

Experience reviewing financial and operational processes and identifying control weaknesses.

Strong understanding of accounting principles internal controls risk management and audit methodologies.

Experience presenting audit findings and recommendations to senior management.

Strong analytical problem-solving and report-writing skills.