About Unioil Petroleum Philippines, Inc.
Unioil Petroleum Philippines, Inc. is one of the country's leading independent downstream petroleum companies, operating a network of retail service stations and supplying fuels, lubricants, and petrochemical products to industrial, commercial, and retail customers across the Philippines. We are committed to delivering quality energy solutions while fostering a culture of excellence, integrity, and continuous growth.
Fuel the Future With Us
The Internal Auditor conducts comprehensive financial, operational, and compliance audits across Unioil's business units — evaluating internal controls, documenting findings, and recommending improvements that strengthen the organization's governance and risk management practices. You will work closely with the Internal Audit team and engage with various departments and sites across the company to ensure compliance, efficiency, and accountability.
How You'll Drive Success
Audit Planning & Execution
- Contribute to the development and refinement of the Annual Audit Plan (AAP) in alignment with organizational risk priorities
- Assist in preparing detailed internal audit work programs for assigned engagements
- Conduct and control the full audit cycle for financial, operational, and compliance audits — from planning through documentation, fieldwork, evaluation, and reporting
- Perform complex and specialized audits with higher financial stakes or greater risk exposure as assigned
- Obtain and review documentation, conduct interviews, make observations, and perform analysis and evaluation to support audit conclusions
Internal Controls & Risk Assessment
- Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and apply professional audit techniques to identify control gaps and weaknesses
- Perform risk assessments and customize audit approaches to the specific risk profile of each engagement
- Assess how well business units and departments are complying with relevant rules, regulations, and company policies, and advise management on issues requiring attention
- Identify sufficient, factual, reliable, and relevant information to support audit findings with appropriate evidence
Audit Reporting & Recommendations
- Prepare clear and well-structured internal audit reports with findings, root cause analysis, and actionable recommendations for process improvement and cost savings
- Document and confirm identified issues and obtain management responses in a timely and professional manner
- Assist in developing and improving procedural manuals and audit documentation standards
- Provide regular feedback and status updates to the Internal Audit Manager on the progress of all active audit engagements
Follow-Up & Continuous Improvement
- Assist in creating action plans based on audit findings and monitor the implementation of agreed corrective actions
- Conduct follow-up audits to validate that previously identified issues have been properly resolved
- Assess the efficiency and productivity of internal staff and processes, recommending targeted improvements where needed
- Engage in continuous professional development by staying current on sector regulations, audit best practices, tools, and performance standards
Team Development & Collaboration
- Coach, train, and provide guidance to Junior Internal Auditors as part of the team's capability-building efforts
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and department heads during audit engagements to ensure access to information and stakeholder cooperation
The Expertise You Bring
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Electronics, or a related field
- A relevant professional certification (CPA, CIA, or equivalent) is required; CIA certification is required for senior-level placement (D2)
Experience
- Minimum of 7 years of internal auditing experience, with demonstrated exposure to financial, operational, and compliance audit engagements
- Experience handling mid- to complex-level audits with strong working knowledge of internal control frameworks and risk assessment methodologies
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences
- Self-driven and results-oriented with strong time management and territory planning capabilities
- Proficient in MS Office Suite and CRM software such as Salesforce or SAP
- Efficient time management and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple concurrent audit engagements
- Strong sense of independence, objectivity, and professional ethics; must maintain zero conflict of interest at all times
- Collaborative team player with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at various levels of the organization
- Proficient in MS Office; familiarity with audit management software or ERP systems is an advantage
- Willing to conduct fieldwork at Unioil plants, warehouses, and other sites as required (approximately 10–15% travel)
Why Unioil
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Career development and promotion opportunities within a growing company
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
