Job Purpose
The Business Assurance (BA) team is committed to providing independent and objective assurance to the Board and the Audit Committee on the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control environment across the Group. To support the growth plans for the business, the BA team is looking to hire an Internal Audit Assistant Manager in Manila, Philippines.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in producing a risk-based Audit Plan focusing on key business risks, cyclical coverage of key controls, selected compliance audits, self-assessment and follow up audits
- Take responsibility for the execution of audit engagements and projects that are included in the Audit Plan which encompass audits of strategic, operational, regulatory compliance, information technology, and financial processes.
- Responsible for more complex and higher risk end-to-end audit execution including fieldwork, workpaper documentation, reporting, and follow-ups; ensuring that methodologies governing internal audits are followed.
- Perform risk assessments and prepare audit programs for the areas to be covered.
- Conduct interviews, perform audit testing, and draft audit report with recommendation of corrective actions.
- Discuss with respective process owners about the audit observations, agreed action plans, and remediation timeline.
- Prepare testing results documentation and assist in preparation of reports for discussion with executive management.
- Conduct follow up audits to ensure gaps identified from internal audit and internal control and risk management activities are timely remediated.
- Identify and investigate the root causes of audit findings, assess risks and exposures, and make practical and value-added recommendations on internal controls, efficiencies, and business processes to management to mitigate overall exposure to business risks.
- Understand the Group's operational processes and supporting technology components to perform risk-based audits. Evaluations include assessing the design and effectiveness of manual and automated controls that support the Group's business processes.
- Develop and document a thorough understanding of business process steps, including interrelationships between departments, to identify potential risks, recommend process improvement opportunities, and evaluate internal control execution.
- Assist in preparation of reports for discussion with executive management and for presentation to the Board and the Audit Committee
- Provide ad hoc investigation and advisory risk and control services to operational management, as required
- Build relationships with all levels of management across the Group
- Support the BA Senior Manager and Director in other areas of promoting good governance and risk management within the Group as required
- Establish and promote consistent policies, processes and sharing of best practice
- Embody, endorse and promote IWG core ethical and governance principles and policies
Required Skills, Experience & Qualifications
- A certified public accountant (CPA) with at least 6 years auditing experience in a Big 4 firm or in a major international organization; CIA or CISA certification would be highly preferable
- Fluency in English is essential and fluency in local languages advantageous
- Proven and demonstrable experience in internal audit and risk management with the ability to identify all risks and build a detailed Risk and Control matrix
- Proficiency in MS applications (Excel, Word and PowerPoint); exposure to data analytics software (e.g., PowerBI) a plus.
- Working knowledge of accounting software, preferably Microsoft Dynamics.
- A track record of completing work within the dedicated time frame to meet tight deadlines
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with an ability to tailor communications to different audiences
- Strong commercial awareness
- Excellent analytical and organisational skills and strong attention to detail
- A highly motivated team player, has strong relationship building skills, and can work across all levels of the organisation
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision and can manage multiple tasks effectively
- Has cultural awareness and is sensitive to business practices in different parts of the world
- Experience in managing professional teams in a multinational, shared services environment preferred
- Has strong professional and ethical integrity
Working conditions
- The BA Team in Manila follows a shift pattern from 1:00pm to 10:00pm to maximise the working day with the global stakeholders, including the BA Director who is based in London. The candidate should be willing to follow this shift pattern and adapt to any changes required in the future
- This role might require travel and the candidate should be willing and flexible to travel as and when required
- The BA Team in Manila follows a shift pattern from 1:00pm to 10:00pm to maximise the working day with the global stakeholders, including the BA Director who is based in London. The candidate should be willing to follow this shift pattern and adapt to any changes required in the future
- This role might require travel and the candidate should be willing and flexible to travel as and when required
