
Internal Audit Specialist, Payroll Controllership
- Manila City, Metro Manila
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead comprehensive risk assessments and process audits to identify and mitigate potential payroll risks before they materialize
- Drive the completion of SOX 302 quarterly attestation process, including detailed documentation review, evidence validation, and compliance reporting
- Spearhead global payroll controllership initiatives to enhance control design and effectiveness for payroll accuracy, completeness, and data security
- Develop and implement change management strategies to ensure successful adoption of new controls and best practices across the region
- Advocate Payroll's interests during internal inspections and external audits by effectively articulating data requirements and existing controls measures
- Serve as the primary subject matter expert on payroll controllership, providing on-demand advisory services and guidance to key stakeholders
- Foster cross-functional collaboration to develop and implement integrated payroll solutions across Payroll teams
- BS/BA degree accounting/finance/commerce or related field. 4+ years of relevant finance/accounting experience. Project management experience.
- Experience in internal controls design and/or implementation.
- Ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Big 4 and/or equivalent audit/business controls experience
- Advanced Excel (pivot tables, vlookup and other formulas)
- Strong interpersonal skills, including persuasive written and oral communication skills
- Team focused with particular ability to work across global teams
- Internal/ external, risk management or controllership background
- Payroll processing experience with direct involvement in risk assessment and controls implementation