Head of Internal Audit
Taguig
Governance – Internal Audit /
Full-time /
Hybrid
PayMongo is the Philippines’ leading financial operating system, enabling businesses to accept payments, manage finances, and scale effortlessly. Over the next few years, we aim to redefine the financial landscape with innovative solutions that simplify and empower business growth.
As the Head of Internal Audit, you will drive full audit cycle activities including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with various mandates, directives and regulations relevant to the business.
You will:
- Demonstrate appropriate leadership and the necessary skills to maintain the unit’s independence and objectivity.
- Be accountable to the board of directors or audit committee on all matters related to the performance of its mandate as provided in the Internal Audit Charter.
- Prepare, submit and present various reports to the audit committee or board of directors on the status of accomplishments of the internal audit unit, including findings noted during the conduct of the internal audit as well as status of compliance of concerned departments/units.
- Ensure that the internal audit function complies with sound internal auditing standards and other supplemental standards by appropriate regulatory authorities or agencies, as well as relevant code of ethics.
- Develop an audit plan to be approved by the Board of directors based on robust risk assessment, including inputs from the board of directors, audit committee and senior management and ensure that such plan is comprehensive and adequately covers regulatory matters.
- Ensure that the internal audit function has adequate human resources with sufficient qualifications and skills necessary to accomplish its mandate.
- Such other duties and responsibilities as the board of directors may direct or those imposed by applicable laws or regulations.
You may be fit if:
- You possess a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or other relevant disciplines
- You possess CIA or CPA certification
- You have 7+ years of experience in auditing and/or systems experience in a financial institution or similar public accounting experience. Knowledge of auditing in the financial services industry preferred
- You have significant experience in handling or managing people
- You are a self-starter with an ability to self-motivate
- You are a strong communicator, an excellent leader and are able to lead and motivate cross-functional teams of varying skill and knowledge levels
- You are highly numerate with strong organizational and problem solving skills with attention to detail
- You proactively assess issues, identify solutions and problem solve
- You are demonstrate the ability to work under pressure and to deliver results on tight deadlines
- You thrive on working in a dynamic, fast paced environment
PayMongo is a financial technology company empowering businesses to scale and thrive with powerful financial tools. We started the company in March 2019, and we are backed by Silicon Valley's most forward-thinking investors including Y Combinator, Peter Thiel, Founders Fund and Stripe. We are looking for people with passion, grit and the integrity to help us build the future of payments.
