Be part of CIBI Information Inc., a purpose-driven company at the forefront of enabling better credit decisions in the Philippines and beyond.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Senior Manager, Internal Audit will be responsible for providing independent, objective and risk-based assurance to the Audit Committee and senior management regarding CIBI's key business processes, controls and governance arrangements in line with the IIA Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS). This role involves conducting walkthroughs, performing control testing, transaction sampling, and data analysis to assess process effectiveness, identifying root causes, evaluating business impact, assessing risk severity, and providing practical recommendations to strengthen controls and improve those processes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

I. Audit Strategy & Planning

Develop and maintain a risk-based annual Internal Audit plan for Audit Committee approval
Build and maintain an audit universe covering CIBI's key processes, systems and risk areas
Continuously reassess emerging risks and adjust audit priorities accordingly

II. Audit Execution

Plan, scope and execute internal audit engagements including but not limited to:

Operational audits: Service delivery, collections, data processing, customer onboarding
IT General Controls (ITGC): Access management, change management, system operations (including ISMS/ISO and SOC 2 scope)
Procurement & vendor payments: Vendor selection, PO process, payment controls, contract compliance
Fixed assets: Asset register accuracy, physical verification, disposal controls
Financial month end close: Journal entries, reconciliations, cutoff procedures, reporting accuracy
Revenue & billing integrity: Billing accuracy, collections, write off approvals
Payroll & HR controls: Payroll master data, ghost employee checks, leave/benefits controls
Regulatory compliance: Data Privacy Act, NPC circulars, CIC/SAE obligations (spot checks)

III. Reporting & Communication

Prepare clear, concise, action-oriented audit reports with findings, risk ratings, root causes and agreed management action plans
Present audit results and key themes to the Audit Committee and senior management
Provide periodic IA dashboards (audits completed, findings status, overdue actions, emerging risks)

IV. Follow-up & Closure

Track and validate management action plans to ensure timely and effective implementation
Escalate overdue or inadequately addressed findings to the Audit Committee
Monitor repeat findings and drive systemic improvements

V. Governance & Independence

Maintain professional independence and objectivity per IIA GIAS
Draft and maintain an Internal Audit Charter for Audit Committee approval
Ensure all work is supported by structured, evidence-based working papers

VI. Coordination

Liaise with external auditors (statutory, ISO, SOC2) to leverage assurance and minimise gaps
Coordinate with Shareholder Representative for oversight, quality review and Audit Committee support as required

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology or related discipline.
Minimum 8–10 years of progressive internal audit experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
Professional certification: CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) or CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
Demonstrated experience across operational, financial and IT audits (not limited to compliance or checklist-based reviews)
Strong command of risk-based audit methodology and control frameworks (e.g. COSO, COBIT)
Working knowledge of the IIA Global Internal Audit Standards
Proven ability to prepare Audit Committee-ready reports and present to senior leadership or board-level stakeholders
Hands-on executor; willing and able to personally conduct audits

Desirable:

CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)
Prior experience in financial services, credit bureaus, data-intensive or technology companies
Familiarity with the Philippine regulatory landscape (Data Privacy Act / NPC, BSP, CIC/SAE framework)
Exposure to ISO 27001 / SOC2 environments
Background with Big 4 or reputable boutique IA firms
Experience with data analytics or CAATs (computer-assisted audit techniques)

Senior Manager Internal Audit