Internal Auditor

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

📋 Description

• Conduct independent testing of the design and operational effectiveness of financial and operational controls throughout the company and its real estate portfolio.

• Assist in developing the annual risk assessment and risk-based audit plan.

• Plan individual audits, detailing scope, objectives, risk and control matrices, and testing programs.

• Execute walkthroughs, sample selection, and assessments of control design and operational effectiveness.

• Create clear, well-referenced workpapers that comply with IIA Global Internal Audit Standards.

• Evaluate controls related to financial close, journal entries, account reconciliations, consolidations, cash management, bank reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and fund or entity-level accounting.

• Audit procure-to-pay processes, covering vendor setup, purchase approvals, invoice processing, and disbursements.

• Support SOX or similar control testing and collaborate with external auditors on reliance work.

• Audit lease administration, revenue and receivables, property management agreements, capital projects and construction, acquisition and disposition processes, security deposits, tenant improvement allowances, and leasing commissions.

• Evaluate property-level controls over petty cash, maintenance spending, and inventory through remote testing and virtual walkthroughs.

• Test IT general controls and application controls in systems such as Yardi, MRI, RealPage, or comparable platforms.

• Assess user access, segregation of duties, and system change controls.

• Review compliance with loan covenants, partnership and joint venture agreements, and regulatory obligations.

• Evaluate fraud risk and assist with special investigations as necessary.

• Draft audit reports that include findings, root causes, risk ratings, and actionable recommendations.

• Collaborate with process owners to agree on remediation plans and monitor their completion.

• Present audit findings to audit leadership and aid in the preparation of Audit Committee materials.

• Suggest process enhancements, automation, and data analytics opportunities.

• Perform additional ad hoc tasks as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline is mandatory.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, Big 4 or regional public accounting, or SOX compliance.

• Proficient understanding of US GAAP, the COSO framework, and control testing methodologies.

• Experience in preparing workpapers and audit reports that can withstand external auditor scrutiny.

• Advanced Excel capabilities, including pivot tables, lookups, and data reconciliation.

• Proven ability to work independently while managing multiple audits or projects concurrently.

• CPA, CIA, or CISA certification, or actively pursuing certification is preferred.

• Experience in the real estate industry is preferred.

• Familiarity with ASC 842 lease accounting, CAM reconciliations, and fund or joint venture structures is preferred.

• Experience with real estate systems such as Yardi, MRI, RealPage, or similar platforms is preferred.

• Familiarity with ERP platforms and financial systems is preferred.

• Data analytics experience using Power BI, Tableau, ACL, IDEA, or SQL is preferred.

• Exposure to audits of construction or capital projects is preferred.

• Capability to work efficiently across time zones with distributed teams.

• A reliable internet connection and a dedicated workspace are required.

• Independence and objectivity, sound professional skepticism, strong analytical skills, attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication, robust organizational and project management skills, high ethical standards, discretion with confidential information, and the ability to identify control weaknesses and propose practical recommendations are essential.

🏝️ Benefits

• Professional Development: Opportunities to enhance expertise in internal audit, controls, SOX, and risk management.

• Career Growth: Gain exposure to senior leadership, Audit Committee reporting, and intricate financial and operational landscapes.

• Industry Exposure: Acquire experience across real estate, accounting, finance, property operations, and corporate functions.

• Work Flexibility: Enjoy a fully remote setup with collaboration tools to maintain connectivity and support.