Internal Auditor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Philippines.

📋 Description

• Create a risk-focused audit plan for the Owner's approval.

• Analyze accounting, payroll, recruitment, HR, procurement, sales, billing, and various business processes.

• Assess approval thresholds, segregation of duties, access rights, and supporting documentation.

• Detect control deficiencies, unauthorized actions, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.

• Execute periodic spot checks and focused reviews.

• Scrutinize expenses, reimbursements, payroll modifications, commissions, referral fees, vendor payments, and company credit card transactions.

• Verify vendor legitimacy, pricing agreements, contracts, and potential related-party connections.

• Evaluate hiring, compensation, promotions, and disciplinary actions for adherence to established criteria.

• Review relationship disclosures to identify conflicts of interest, favoritism, undue influence, and failures to recuse.

• Receive and evaluate concerns via confidential reporting channels.

• Carry out Owner-authorized investigations into suspected fraud, kickbacks, policy breaches, or retaliation.

• Preserve objective evidence and limit access to sensitive information to authorized personnel.

• Collaborate with external legal, HR, accounting, or technical experts as necessary.

• Report findings directly to the Owner, detailing evidence, risk level, root cause, and suggested actions.

• Escalate significant suspected misconduct, material losses, or disruptions to audit activities.

• Maintain a tracker for corrective actions and confirm remediation before closing findings.

• Provide monthly updates and quarterly summaries on recurring risks.

• Present a prioritized audit plan and corrective action tracker to the Owner within the initial 90 days.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, auditing, or a related discipline.

• Minimum of three years of pertinent experience in internal audit, external audit, forensic accounting, or internal controls.

• Strong comprehension of financial controls, payroll, procurement, and operational risk.

• Capability to analyze spreadsheets, reconcile records, investigate discrepancies, and document findings clearly.

• Exceptional judgment, discretion, interviewing abilities, and written communication skills.

• CPA, CIA, CFE, or equivalent certification is preferred.

• Experience in staffing, outsourcing, professional services, or managing multiple related companies is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement plan with company match.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

• Flexible work schedule and work-from-home options.