Duty Post: JTI Head Office, BGC, Taguig City

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Department: Finance

Contract Type: Temporary (1 year and above)

Work Group: WG4

Professional Level: Experienced

Reporting to: Internal Control Operations Manager

Internal Controls & Compliance Specialist

The Internal Controls & Compliance Specialist is an individual contributor responsible for strengthening the organization's control environment, ensuring regulatory and policy compliance, and identifying risks that may impact business operations. The role serves as a trusted partner to business teams by assessing processes, evaluating controls, and providing guidance to help the organization operate effectively, ethically, and in line with company standards.

The role partners closely with Finance, Commercial, Operations, Legal, Compliance, IT, and other business functions to proactively identify risks, strengthen controls, and ensure sustainable compliance practices. It also provides support for internal and external audits, J-SOX compliance activities, enterprise risk initiatives, and governance programs across the organization.

As an Internal Controls & Compliance Specialist, you will:

Conduct internal control reviews, process assessments, and compliance audits across various business functions.
Identify control weaknesses, compliance gaps, operational risks, and opportunities for process improvement.
Perform J-SOX and internal controls testing, walkthroughs, documentation reviews, and evidence validation activities.
Work closely with process owners and stakeholders to assess risks and ensure appropriate control design and effectiveness.
Monitor and track remediation plans, corrective actions, and audit findings to ensure timely closure.
Provide compliance and controls advisory support for new projects, process changes, system implementations, and business initiatives.
Support internal and external auditors by coordinating documentation requests, testing activities, and stakeholder discussions.
Promote awareness and understanding of company policies, internal controls, and compliance requirements across the organization.
Assist in enterprise risk management, governance initiatives, and other compliance-related programs.
Support business partner due diligence activities, sanctions screening, and other corporate compliance requirements.
Drive initiatives that enhance governance, strengthen controls, and improve operational efficiency.
Build strong relationships with stakeholders across different functions and organizational levels while balancing compliance requirements with business needs.

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in Internal Audit, Internal Controls, Risk Management, Compliance, Governance, or related functions.
Strong understanding of risk assessment, control frameworks, audit methodologies, and compliance principles.
Experience conducting audits, control testing, process reviews, or compliance assessments.
Experience identifying risks, developing recommendations, and monitoring corrective actions.
Exposure to SOX, J-SOX, governance, compliance, or regulatory control environments is an advantage.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to communicate findings and influence stakeholders across multiple functions and levels.
Experience working in complex, highly regulated, multinational, manufacturing, FMCG, or shared services environments is preferred.
Strong project management, stakeholder management, and continuous improvement capabilities.
Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, CRMA, or related credentials are advantageous but not mandatory.

What to Expect

Gain broad exposure across Internal Audit, Risk Management, Internal Controls, Governance, Compliance, and Enterprise Risk Management.
Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders across Finance, Commercial, Operations, IT, Legal, Compliance, and other business functions.
Take on a highly visible individual contributor role that directly helps protect the organization from operational, financial, and compliance risks.
Develop expertise in audit methodologies, controls testing, governance frameworks, and risk advisory practices.
Participate in strategic projects and business initiatives where your recommendations influence process design and decision-making.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining risk management, investigative thinking, stakeholder partnership, and process improvement to help organizations operate effectively and responsibly.