Internal Audit Supervisor

Job Description

The Internal Audit Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the execution of audit engagements within assigned areas, ensuring audit quality, timeliness, and compliance with internal audit standards and methodologies. The role supervises audit staff, reviews audit workpapers and reports, identifies significant risks and control weaknesses, and ensures that audit findings are properly documented, escalated, and addressed by management.

The position plays a key role in strengthening governance, risk management, and internal controls by promoting audit excellence, continuous improvement, and professional development within the audit team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute audit engagements in accordance with the approved annual audit plan.
• Assign audit tasks and oversee the progress of audit activities.
• Ensure audits are completed within established timelines and quality standards.
• Review and approve audit workpapers to ensure compliance with internal audit methodologies and standards.

• Review audit findings to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adequate supporting evidence.
• Ensure observations, risks, and recommendations are properly documented.
• Review draft audit reports and provide guidance before submission to audit management.
• Maintain consistency, objectivity, and quality across all supervised audit engagements.

• Identify emerging risks, compliance issues, operational weaknesses, and control gaps.
• Escalate significant findings and high-risk issues to audit management.
• Recommend practical corrective actions to address identified issues.
• Monitor and follow up on management action plans and remediation efforts.

• Supervise, coach, and mentor Internal Auditors to enhance performance and professional growth.
• Provide ongoing feedback, technical guidance, and performance support.
• Facilitate training sessions and knowledge-sharing activities.
• Foster teamwork, accountability, collaboration, and a culture of continuous improvement.

• Recommend enhancements to audit programs, tools, templates, and methodologies.
• Support initiatives to improve audit efficiency, effectiveness, and value delivery.
• Participate in special projects, investigations, and strategic audit initiatives as assigned.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Internal Audit practices and processes.

• Perform other job-related activities and special assignments as may be assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or any related business course.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or equivalent are preferred.

• Minimum of 4 years of professional work experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in Internal Auditing with supervisory, managerial, or leadership responsibilities.
• Experience in risk-based auditing, compliance reviews, operational audits, and internal controls.
• Experience in banking, financial services, or other regulated industries is an advantage.

• Internal Audit Standards, Methodologies, and Best Practices
• Risk Assessment and Internal Control Evaluation
• Audit Planning, Execution, and Reporting
• Regulatory Compliance and Governance
• Operational and Compliance Auditing
• Issue Validation and Corrective Action Monitoring
• Root Cause Analysis and Problem Solving
• Audit Documentation and Working Paper Review
• Risk Management and Control Frameworks
• Data Analysis and Audit Reporting
• Leadership, Coaching, and Team Development
• Communication and Stakeholder Management
• Analytical and Critical Thinking Skills
• Decision-Making and Problem-Solving Abilities
• Presentation and Report Writing Skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Risk Management Assurance (CRMA)
• Other relevant Audit, Risk, or Compliance certifications are an advantage.

Location

National Capital Region (Cluster 3)

Possible area assignments include:

• CAMANAVA
• Makati-PTPM
• Manila-SJ
• Pasay-PLM
• QCM

Assignment will depend on organizational requirements and the nearest available area to the selected candidate.