Lead Internal Auditor

Role Summary
This is a senior individual contributor within our clients Group Finance team who will lead and deliver the internal audit function within a global animal healthcare company. The role will focus on evaluating and strengthening the organization’s control framework, enhancing governance, and ensuring compliance across multiple international
jurisdictions.

A key priority for this role is to establish a structured, risk-based internal audit and controls testing programme, driving continuous improvement and ensuring ongoing regulatory compliance. Based in the Philippines, the successful candidate will lead the implementation and management of the internal control framework across the Group and will report into the Financial Reporting & Internal Audit Manager. 

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement a risk-based internal audit plan, aligned to Group priorities and key risk areas
• Conduct, review, and document internal audits across financial, operational, and compliance areas
• Establish and manage a regular controls testing programme, including documentation and reporting
• Oversee the identification, reporting, and remediation of control gaps, including detailed root cause analysis
• Lead the rollout and maintenance of Group internal control policies, procedures, and governance documentation
• Partner with management teams across regions to promote accountability, embed  controls, and enhance risk awareness
• Ensure compliance with Bimeda’s operational standards, controls, and confidentiality requirements in line with global frameworks
• Prepare and present audit reports to senior management 

• ACA / ACCA / CPA qualified (or equivalent), with 5+ years of post-qualified experience in multinational corporations, top-tier accounting or consulting firms, or equivalent professional settings is desirable
• Proven experience in internal audit, ideally at Manager level or above
• Preferably background in the Manufacturing Industry

• Experience designing or implementing controls testing programmes and internal audit function build out
• Knowledge of regulatory environments across multiple jurisdictions
• Advanced Excel skills; capable of working with complex data sets and reconciliations
• Strong organisational and risk assessment skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong report writing skills 

• Highly structured, methodical, and process-oriented
• Effective communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally and across borders
• Capable of managing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Collaborative and proactive mindset; comfortable working in a fast-evolving shared 
• services model

• 100% Remote until further notice after 5-day onsite training in One Ayala, Makati City
• Work Days: Monday to Friday
• Shift Schedule: 2:00pm to 11:00pm Philippine time but is subject to change depending on business needs 
• Earn up to 145,000 depending on the experience