Senior Internal Auditor

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether

Position Overview

The Senior Auditor will be responsible for ensuring performance and completion of audit reviews either as a project team leader or managing audit engagement individually. The Senior Auditor supports the Internal Audit leadership in the development of in-engagement audit strategies and approach and ensuring that the audit projects are executed according to plan, and in accordance with the audit methodology. It is expected that the Senior Auditor have strong internal audit fundamentals and thorough experience in project management to ensure timely and quality delivery of audit project.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and quality delivery of audit reviews either as a project lead or individual conducting the review

As an individual contributor:

• Ensure completion of assigned audit engagement from planning, fieldwork and testing, communication of results and monitoring/follow-through.

• Employ business acumen, analytical and technical skills to assess the design adequacy and test the effectiveness of the company's internal control, risk management and governance process

• Identify process improvement opportunities to drive efficiency and effectiveness, improve business operations, protect company assets and organization value, and maintain compliance with company policies and regulations

• Present and communicate audit results with process owners and leaders, and report final output to the top management

As a project lead:

• Develop overall audit engagement strategy and finalize audit program for proper execution of audit procedures

• Review audit procedures and results, findings, and recommendations, and provide guidance and input to teams to ensure audits are addressing risks and adding value to ISS

• Ensure quality of engagement team’s working papers and accuracy and timeliness of audit report

• Ensure effective and timely communication to stakeholders regarding findings, risks recommendations and progress of assignments

• Demonstrate sound and up-to-date knowledge of ISS' business and operations, industry trends and updates, relevant regulatory requirements, and internal audit standards

• Assume primary responsibility for an agreed area of specialty and act as knowledge resource within the IA team

• Participate/lead in the execution of IA’s quality assurance and improvement activities

• Assist the Head of Internal Audit in development of Annual Audit Plans

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Business, Finance, Economics, or any equivalent/related course

• Minimum of 5 years of internal or external audit experience having conducted full-cycle audit reviews from engagement planning, fieldwork, reporting and monitoring. With at least 2 years of experience managing an internal audit project/engagement

• Audit experience in any or a combination of process, operational, financial, and compliance review

• Thorough understanding of organizational risk and control concepts and ability to apply such in evaluating processes, raising observations, and recommending improvements.

• Well-developed organization and project management skills with proven ability to effectively manage time, prioritize, and handle multiple concurrent tasks

• Good written and verbal communication skills, ability to communicate from process owners to senior management

• Proven ability to build collaborative relationships with audit stakeholders within the organization

• Basic knowledge of IT General Controls

• Proficient in MS Office and experienced in navigating or operating common ERP or CRM systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA or CISA is strongly preferred

• Audit experience in Financial Services industry (global firm or shared service set-up)

• Audit firm experience (either in Assurance or Advisory)

• Highly proficient in Excel, and knowledge of audit analytics tool (ACL/IDEA/Power BI/Tableau)

• Experience in applying data analytics in audit reviews

• Experience in audit planning/risk assessment exercise

Work Location & Schedule:

• Amenable in working at Makati City on a dayshift schedule.

• Amenable to go on a hybrid working arrangement (at least 3 days work onsite per week)

What you can expect from us

Our people are the moving force behind ISS. We are dedicated to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry and empowering them with the resources and support to enhance their career, health, financial and personal well-being.

We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We are invested in our people and are working every day to ensure a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

Let’s unite, collaborate, and inspire one another.

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether.

About ISS

ISS empowers investors and companies to build for long-term & sustainable growth by providing high-quality data, analytics, and insight. We are committed to positively impacting the environment and society through our market-leading solutions and leading by example.

Visit our website: https://www.issgovernance.com

View additional open roles: https://www.issgovernance.com/join-the-iss-team/

Institutional Shareholder Services (“ISS”) is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination or harassment against any applicant or employee on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, social origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

#LI-MJ1

#MIDSENIOR

#LIHYBRID

#ACCOUNTING

What You Can Expect from Us

At ISS STOXX, our people are our driving force. We are committed to building a culture that values diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences. We hire the best talent in our industry and empower them with the resources, support, and opportunities to grow—professionally and personally.

Together, we foster an environment that fuels creativity, drives innovation, and shapes our future success.

Let’s empower, collaborate, and inspire.

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether.

About ISS STOXX

ISS STOXX GmbH is a leading provider of research and technology solutions for the financial market. Established in 1985, we offer top-notch benchmark and custom indices globally, helping clients identify investment opportunities and manage portfolio risks. Our services cover corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence. Majority-owned by Deutsche Börse Group, ISS STOXX has over 3,400 professionals in 33 locations worldwide, serving around 6,400 clients, including institutional investors and companies focused on ESG, cyber, and governance risk. Clients trust our expertise to make informed decisions for their stakeholders' benefit.

Visit our website: https://www.issgovernance.com

View additional open roles: https://www.issgovernance.com/join-the-iss-team/

Institutional Shareholder Services (“ISS”) is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination or harassment against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, creed, religion, sex, age, height, weight, citizenship status, national origin, social origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, pregnancy status, marital status, familial status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, military service or status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). All activities including, but not limited to, recruiting and hiring, recruitment advertising, promotions, performance appraisals, training, job assignments, compensation, demotions, transfers, terminations (including layoffs), benefits, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, are and will be administered on a non-discriminatory basis, consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements.