Location: Makati City, Philippines | 100% Onsite
We are looking for an Internal Auditor to join our Group Business Services team and support independent assurance activities across PLDT and Smart. This role is responsible for evaluating business processes, strengthening internal controls, assessing risks, and identifying opportunities to improve operational effectiveness.
We welcome applications from experienced audit professionals with end-to-end audit engagement experience, as well as exceptional fresh graduates with strong academic achievements and meaningful audit internship exposure.
What You'll Do
- Participate in the planning and execution of operational, financial, compliance, and process audits.
- Conduct audit fieldwork, testing, documentation, and evidence gathering.
- Assess the effectiveness of internal controls and identify process improvement opportunities.
- Perform risk assessments and evaluate business processes against policies and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare audit observations, recommendations, and reports for management review.
- Work closely with stakeholders to discuss findings and monitor remediation plans.
- Support special reviews, investigations, and ad hoc audit engagements when required.
- Stay updated on emerging risks, governance practices, and industry trends.
What We're Looking For
Experienced Candidates
- At least 4 years of audit experience.
- Hands-on experience conducting end-to-end audit engagements.
- Strong fieldwork and audit testing experience.
- Experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, compliance, or related areas.
Fresh Graduates
- Open to fresh graduates with Latin Honors or equivalent academic distinctions.
- Must have completed internships involving audit engagements, risk assessments, controls testing, or related audit work.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, Accounting Information Systems, Finance, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related fields.
- CPA is preferred but not required.
- CMA or other relevant certifications are an advantage.
- Experience from audit firms such as SGV, PwC, Deloitte, or KPMG is an advantage but not required.
What Will Make You Successful
- Strong understanding of internal audit principles.
- Ability to identify risks and evaluate controls effectively.
- Critical thinking and investigative mindset.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Strong report writing and documentation abilities.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- High attention to detail and professional integrity.
Why Join Us
- Work on diverse audit engagements across one of the Philippines leading telecommunications organizations.
- Gain exposure to complex business operations and enterprise-wide processes.
- Collaborate with experienced audit and business leaders.
- Build expertise in governance, risk management, and internal controls.
