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Internal Audit Lead

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Job Summary:

The Internal Audit Lead provides reliable and efficient support to the Chief Audit Executive (CAE) in delivering internal audit services and enhancing the overall productivity of the Internal Audit Department. This role is responsible for developing risk-based audit plans, leading audit engagements, and ensuring the quality and accuracy of audit outputs across assigned portfolios. The Internal Audit Lead will oversee internal audit functions within subsidiaries, provide advisory services, and handle complex audit assignments, including acting as an Internal Audit Head/CAE for Ayala subsidiaries when necessary. This is an Individual Contributor role.

Key Responsibilities:

Audit Planning and Execution:

  • Develop and prepare a risk-based annual audit work plan for assigned portfolios.
  • Lead and conduct both planned and ad-hoc audit engagements, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.

Internal Control and Risk Management:

  • Perform thorough reviews of internal controls, governance, and risk management processes with minimal supervision.
  • Provide advisory services and guidance on improving control systems and mitigating risks.

Supervision and Leadership:

  • Supervise and provide oversight to internal audit teams within subsidiaries, including internal audit heads and functions.
  • Act as the Internal Audit Head/CAE for Ayala subsidiaries as needed.

Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Collaborate with senior management, audit and risk committees, corporate secretaries, and compliance officers.
  • Prepare and present audit findings to Audit Committees and other key stakeholders.

Confidential Assignments:

  • Handle complex and highly confidential audit assignments with diligence and professionalism.

Advisory Services:

  • Offer insights and recommendations to improve processes, controls, and governance within the organization.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or equivalent.
  • 8-10 years of relevant internal audit experience, preferably within complex corporate environments.
  • Experience with audit automation tools and data analytics is highly preferred.

Certifications:

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.
  • Preferred certifications: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), Accredited QAR Validator, or other relevant certifications related to control, governance, and risk management.