Director Internal Audit – SOX Control

Key Responsibilities

SOX & Internal Controls Governance

• Lead the end-to-end SOX (ICFR) program, including annual planning, scoping, and risk assessment.
• Ensure effective design and operation of internal controls across core finance processes.
• Maintain enterprise control frameworks aligned with COSO and company policies.
• Partner with Internal and External Audit on walkthroughs, testing, and remediation.

Controls Testing & Continuous Improvement

• Oversee control testing, deficiency remediation, and issue resolution.
• Drive controls optimization and automation initiatives.
• Develop SOX reporting, KPIs, and dashboards for senior leadership and the Audit Committee.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead and develop the SOX/ICFR team and manage external resources.
• Provide training and act as a trusted advisor to Finance and business leaders on risk and controls.

Finance Governance & Transformation

• Oversee finance governance policies, SOPs, and control standards.
• Support finance transformation initiatives, ensuring SOX compliance during system and process changes.

Qualification & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent professional certification required (multiple credentials preferred).
• Minimum 12–18 years of progressive experience in SOX compliance, internal audit, governance, or risk management, preferably in a global shared services or outsourcing environment.
• Deep understanding of COSO, PCAOB, and US-SEC requirements for internal controls over financial reporting.
• Proven experience managing multi-entity or multinational SOX programs, including coordination with external auditors.
• Strong background in financial processes (R2R, P2P, O2C) and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday).

Application Question(s):

• Are you amenable to work onsite in Alabang, Muntinlupa?
• How would you rate your expertise in the following financial processes? (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced)
• How many years of experience do you have in SOX compliance, internal audit, governance, or risk management?
• Do you currently hold a CPA, CIA, CISA, or a comparable professional certification?
• What level of experience do you have working with COSO, PCAOB, and U.S. SEC ICFR requirements? (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert)
• Please describe your experience managing multi-entity or multinational SOX programs and working with external auditors.
• Are you amenable to a shifting schedule?

Benefits

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Health insurance
• Life insurance