Deskripsi Pekerjaan
About the Role
Bayad, the Philippines' pioneer and leader in the multi-channel payment industry, is seeking a strategic and highly meticulous Internal Audit Head to lead our internal control and governance functions. As the head of this critical department, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity of our financial reporting, the efficiency of our operational processes, and our unwavering compliance with regulatory mandates.
In this leadership position based in our Ortigas headquarters, you will be responsible for driving the full audit cycle. You will act as a key advisor to senior management and the Board, providing independent assurance that the organization's risk management, governance, and internal control processes are operating effectively. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned audit professional to influence the financial security and operational excellence of a premier fintech organization.
The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the financial services landscape, a sharp eye for detail, and the leadership presence required to navigate complex organizational structures. At Bayad, we value integrity, innovation, and excellence; we are looking for a leader who embodies these values while safeguarding the company's assets and reputation.
Tanggung Jawab
- Develop and execute a comprehensive, risk-based annual internal audit plan to evaluate the effectiveness of the company’s internal controls.
- Lead and oversee the full audit cycle, including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability, and compliance with all applicable directives.
- Present detailed audit findings and actionable recommendations to the Audit Committee and Senior Management.
- Monitor and track the implementation of management action plans to ensure that identified control gaps are adequately addressed.
- Conduct special investigations or forensic audits as required by the Board of Directors or executive leadership.
- Ensure the internal audit function adheres to the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (IPPF).
- Evaluate the reliability and integrity of financial and operational information and the means used to identify, measure, classify, and report such information.
- Partner with various department heads to promote a culture of risk awareness and proactive process improvement across the organization.
Kualifikasi
- Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA); additional certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) are highly preferred.
- Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive experience in internal audit, with at least 4 years in a senior management or department head capacity.
- Extensive experience within the Fintech, Banking, or Financial Services industry is strongly preferred.
- Proven expertise in risk management frameworks, internal control principles (COSO), and local regulatory requirements (BSP, SEC, and AMLC).
- Strong leadership and people management skills, with a track record of developing high-performing audit teams.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders.
- Sharp analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities, maintaining high objectivity and independence.