About the Company
At SM Investments, we shape sustainable growth stories that move industries and uplift communities. As one of the Philippines leading conglomerates, we build opportunities across retail, banking, and property guided by excellence, integrity, and innovation.
About the Role
The Internal Audit Assistant Manager assists in planning, executing, and reporting internal audit engagements to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes. The role involves supervising audit staff, coordinating with business units, and ensuring audits are completed in accordance with professional standards and company policies.
Responsibilities
- Independently perform audit engagements in accordance with the annual audit plan and relevant standards (i.e., International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, Philippine Financial Reporting Standards, among others)
- Prepare audit reports supported by evidence-based working papers to ensure adequate documentation
- Collaborate with different department representatives and process owners on various initiatives
- Participate in Internal Audit key initiatives geared towards modernization of audit practices
- Perform ad-hoc reviews or activities as may be required by management
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree (Accountancy, Economics, or Internal Auditing) Having a Post-Graduate Degree would be an advantage but not required.
Required Skills
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Analytics-related and other related professional certifications
- With at least 4-5 years of experience in financial, operational, compliance audit (of this, at least 1-2 years should be in a supervisory position / in-charge of audit engagement)
- With audit experience in a large organization or conglomerate, holding companies, real estate, manufacturing, logistics, energy, and/or mining industries. Experience in treasury and other complex audits are highly preferred (e.g., Fuel Operations, Maintenance and Engineering, Construction Management, etc.)
- Knowledge of risk-based or global audit approach/methodology
- With extensive and practical knowledge of relevant internal audit and risk management standards, corporate governance, and COSO Risk Management Framework
- Hands-on experience in ACL data analytics tool (from scripting to dashboard reporting)
- Demonstrates good leadership skills
- With good audit report writing skills
- Knowledgeable in audit methodologies and procedures
- Advance knowledge in the use of data analytics tools (e.g., ACL, Arbutus, among others)
- Interpersonal, and relationship building skills
- Strong knowledge in audit methodologies and procedures
- Adept/familiarity in the use of MS Office 365 productivity tools (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, etc.)
- Must be amenable to work onsite
Preferred Skills
- Experience in treasury and other complex audits are highly preferred (e.g., Fuel Operations, Maintenance and Engineering, Construction Management, etc.)
