Assistant Vice President – Head of Internal Audit
We are seeking an AVP – Head of Internal Audit to lead the Internal Audit function of a premier integrated resort covering Casino, Hotel, and Mall operations.
This is a critical leadership role responsible for providing independent assurance and strategic advisory across complex, high-value operations—ensuring strong governance, risk management, and internal controls in a dynamic, highly regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and execution of a risk-based internal audit plan across gaming, hospitality, and retail operations
- Ensure all audit engagements are executed in alignment with the Conglomerate's Internal Audit methodology and fully adhere to IIA Standards, reinforcing consistency, quality, and governance across all business units
- Provide executive oversight of casino audits (table games, EGM, cage, credit, AML, PAGCOR compliance), ensuring robustness of controls in a high-risk, cash-intensive environment
- Oversee hotel audits (front office, F&B, revenue assurance, procurement, guest billing), focusing on revenue integrity, cost optimization, and service controls
- Lead mall audits (leasing, tenant revenue, receivables, CAM charges, vendor management), ensuring accuracy of revenue streams and protection of asset value
- Evaluate and strengthen enterprise-wide internal controls, fraud risk management, and revenue assurance frameworks
- Serve as a trusted advisor to Senior Management and the Audit Committee on key risks, emerging issues, control gaps, and governance enhancements
- Champion the adoption of data analytics, continuous auditing, and digital audit capabilities to enhance audit coverage and insight
- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing, multi-disciplinary Internal Audit team aligned with best-in-class practices.
Qualifications:
- Proven AVP-level leader with 12–15+ years of audit experience, including at least 5+ years in senior leadership roles
- Strong background in casino/gaming audit (highly preferred), with exposure to hospitality and/or retail operations
- Deep expertise in IIA Standards, COSO Framework, and risk-based auditing methodologies
- Demonstrated experience engaging with regulatory bodies (e.g., PAGCOR) and managing compliance in highly regulated environments
- CPA, CIA, or equivalent professional certification preferred
- Strong executive presence with the ability to influence at the Board and Audit Committee level
- Ability to challenge the status quo and proactively propose impactful improvements
- Ability to give and receive constructive feedback, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
