Internal Controls Manager | CPA

INTERNAL CONTROLS MANAGER Location : Makati Work Setup : Full Onsite Schedule : Monday–Friday | Day Shift | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Job Description We are seeking a highly meticulous and principled Internal Controls Manager to safeguard our organizations financial integrity and operational efficiency. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, you will be the primary authority on auditing our financial and information systems to ensure absolute compliance with internal policies and external regulations. This role requires a strategic thinker who can evaluate complex data—from inventory to tax statements—to guide financial policy, identify systemic loopholes, and recommend robust risk-aversion measures that protect the companys assets. Key Responsibilities Audit Execution: Perform comprehensive audits of financial records, statements, and reports to verify accuracy and consistency. System Compliance: Audit information systems to ensure compliance with data security and storage requirements. Internal Review: Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, policies, and procedures. Strategic Planning: Determine the scope of internal audits and develop comprehensive annual audit plans. Risk Management: Identify operational loopholes and recommend risk-aversion measures and cost-saving initiatives. Compliance Research: Research government financial laws to ensure books remain compliant and immediately notify management of any discrepancies. Asset Verification: Evaluate company inventory, cash on hand, assets, insurance, and tax statements to guide financial policy. Reporting: Document processes, prepare audit findings memoranda, and present analysis to leadership. Qualifications Education: Bachelors degree in Accountancy. Certification: Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Background: Required experience with one of the Top External Audit Firms. Professional Experience: Proven experience in internal audit is mandatory. Technical Environment: Must have prior experience working within an ERP environment. Skills: Very good written and oral communication skills. Software Proficiency: High proficiency in MS Office, particularly MS Excel.