Director, Corporate Audit

Location(s):

Philippines

City/Cities:

Taguig City

Travel Required:

26% - 50%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

December 12, 2024

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

Please note: This is not a Remote role and will require the incumbent to be based in Manila and follow a hybrid work schedule. This is a People Manager/ Leader role.

The Corporate Audit Director role supports the Company's internal audit activities by managing a complex portfolio of audits / projects, primarily in the Philippines Bottling Operations but may also include other KO operations within and outside Philippines. The position is responsible for ensuring that audits and projects are planned, executed, and completed in line with departmental methodology and quality standards. The position is also responsible for ensuring comprehensive audit planning based on financial and operational risk assessments and to ensure the alignment, deployment and management of audit resources as needed to complete the audit plan. The position makes determinations regarding the risk rankings assigned to identified issues and coordinates and communicates with all levels of client management regarding such issues and subsequent conclusions.

The Corporate Audit Director is responsible for coaching and mentoring members of the internal audit staff. The position serves as a subject matter expert on current and expected internal control topics and leads/participates in various special projects and initiatives. The Corporate Audit Director focuses on continuous improvement through application of the agile process along with a strong focus on driving automation and the use of analytical tools.
The position may also, based on need, manage audits/other projects internationally as needed

What You’ll Do for Us 

• The position is responsible for coordination and communication with external auditors and internal clients, including senior management, and serves as a resource on current and expected internal control topics.

• Responsible for management and coaching of multiple audit teams throughout the year and serves as the direct developmental manager for designated audit staff associates.

• The position will also lead and/or participate in departmental and/or cross-functional projects and initiatives as identified

• Drive and support entity level risk assessment and planning process.

• Develop risk based flexible audit plan and allocate resources according to the audit plan based on team members' calendar, preference, and skill level.

• Review and adjust audit schedule based on changes in audit timing, senior management requests, and resource availability.

• Inspect overall internal control processes to determine accuracy of financial statement account balances and compliance with laws and regulations, company policies and procedures, and GAAP.

• Inspect overall internal control processes to evaluate efficiency and effectiveness of processes, procedures, and internal control systems.

• Provide direct reports with leadership, direction, and coaching to achieve work objectives and improve performance and skills.

• Delegate accountability to an individual, empowering them and giving them latitude to make independent judgments, within broad parameters, including desired business outcome.

• Identify opportunities to engage in special projects/activities that are outside of traditional audit work and contribute to the overall success of the department (these represent ‘step forward’ projects and include leading special initiatives)

• Financial Policies and Procedures. Knowledge of the Company's financial policies and procedures including Standard Practices and Procedures, Standard Accounting Codes, Reporting and Budgeting, Code of Business Conduct, as well as internal policies and procedures specific to area of responsibility.

• Audit Interviewing. Ability to question individuals to gather and understand facts about processes, events, or transactions.

• Professional Scepticism. Ability and inclination to tactfully yet forcefully pursue understanding and verification to the point of reasonable assurance.

• Objectivity. Ability to remain independent and objective when performing audits. This includes adhering to the facts and standards (e.g., GAAP, Standards, Practices, and Procedures) and not being unduly influenced by operating management.

Qualifications & Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (preferred) or equivalent work experience. Preferably a Certified Public Accountant

• Minimum of 7 years of related work experience in an auditing capacity with a public accounting firm (BIG 4 Advisory highly desired), a well-established corporate internal audit department or other finance function within a multinational fast-moving consumer goods organization

• Minimum of 3 years people management experience coming from audit consulting firm

• One or more relevant professional certifications (e.g. CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA, CISSP, CISM, CRISC)

• Knowledge of the Company’s business operations or external manufacturing experience preferable the Consumer-Packaged Goods industry (CPG)

• Sound knowledge of Indian GAAP, International GAAP (US-GAAP), IFRS (preferable) accounting, financial, and operational controls.

• Excellent analytical skills and critical mindset, strong interpersonal skills and strong leadership potential.

• Proven international experience.

• Experience in navigating or operating in common ERP systems, such as S4 HANA, Microsoft Dynamics 365, etc.

• Proficiency in English, both verbally and in written form required. Ability to speak multiple languages strongly preferred

• Ability to travel internationally up to 40% required  

Travel Percentage: Up to 40%

What can help you be successful in the role?

Growth Behavior:

• Growth Mindset: Demonstrates Curiosity. Welcomes failure as a learning opportunity.

• Smart Risk: Makes bold decisions/recommendations.

• Externally Focused: Understands the upstream and downstream implications of his/her work.

• Performance Driven & Accountable: Has high performance standards. Outperforms her/his peers.

• Fast/Agile: Removes barriers to move faster. Experiments and adapts. Thrives under pressure and fast pace.

• Empowered: Brings solutions instead of problems. Challenges the status quo. Has the courage to take an unpopular stance.

Leadership Behavior

• Act Like an Owner: Deliver results, creating value for our brands, our System, our customers and key stakeholders.

• Collaborate with the System, Customers and Key Stakeholders

• Develops Self and Others: Develop self and support others' development to achieve their full potential.

• Drive Innovation: Generate new or unique solutions and embrace new ideas that help sustain our business.

What We Can Do For You 

• Career growth and development: Leveraging our boundaryless network, we provide access to educational platforms and provide coaching, mentoring and feedback, as a part of our Leadership & Development process.

• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. We want to make our culture inevitable.

• International Experience: Become part of international projects and work along multicultural teams, through our global network.

Skills:

Our Purpose and Growth Culture:

We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.