Ensures there are adequate and appropriate internal controls in place to reduce both internal and external risks to the business’ operations through the conduct of different audit types and audit procedures by the IA Department for continuous improvement.
JOB FUNCTIONS:
1.Control OPEX Spending
Determine budget per audit typeReview budget vs actual expense report and determine action planDetermine action plans for OPEX with unfavorable variances2.Monitor and manage Internal Audit Activities
Review the audit reports prepared by the IA SupervisorPrepare periodic audit reports for CEOPeriodically review audit reports prepared by the IA SpecialistsResolve issues escalated by the teamDiscuss audit findings and recommendations with concerned departmentComplete specific audits (of confidential and/or critical nature) i.e., payroll audit, balance sheet review, audits requested by ManCom3.Develop, implement and monitor Audit Plan and Budget
Prepare audit plan and budgetAssign audits to staffReview Specialist and Supervisors’ audit work plansPrepare a monitoring file of all audit findings with their recommendations and the status of their resolutionDetermine sufficiency and proper safekeeping of department and staff assets under their accountability4.Prepare and develop recommendations for policy, process, system and organizational improvement
Review Audit findings and initial recommendations of specialists and supervisorPrepare a final and integrated recommendation for each department incorporating policy, process, system and organizational improvementFacilitate SOP updates (for all departments)5.People Management
Determine the departments’ training needsResearch and prepare plans and programs to improve the team’s technical and soft skillConduct counseling, coaching and mentoringDetermine staffing requirements per auditDevelop and implement IA department’s succession planJOB REQUIREMENT:
1.Training, Teaching & Instructing - Ability to train, teach, or instruct employees & subordinates by providing information, including procedures, standards, quality parameters, practices, equipment operation and software programs
2.Critical Thinking - Ability to identify opportunities & threats, advantages & disadvantages, and potential problem areas, and anticipate their implications and consequences in order to take appropriate action and prepare for possible contingencies
3.Communication - Ability to convey information clearly and concisely to groups or individuals either verbally or in writing to ensure that they understand the information and the message
4.Team Leadership - Ability to actively participate and take on leadership role in any team undertaking, to support team efforts and to move toward the completion of mutual goals.
5.Financial Accountability - Ability to allocate resources, plan procurement, and oversee budgets and implement contracts to ensure fiscal stability of the organization
6.Data Collection, Integrity, and Analysis - Ability to observe, monitor, collect, and record data. Knowledge of statistical theory and applications used in data analysis
7.Problem Solving and Decision Making - Ability to evaluate difficult situations and make decisions for the overall, long-term benefit of the organization. Employ rigorous analysis, logic and research to support decisions.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Certified Public Account (License)College or Bachelors DegreeWith 3 - 5 years experience in any of the ff: (Internal Audit, External Audit, Continuous Improvement)Willing to do Occasional fieldwork covering nationwide geographical coverage of ALFA and its affiliates' office and sales presence.