IT Audit Officer

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Universal Robina Corporation is looking for an IT Audit Officer.

Performs specific business segments/ processes or, leads and delivers assurance and advisory engagements that provide insights to the Senior Management, President/ CEO, Chairman and the Audit Committee/Board, enhancing governance, risk management and controls.
The Audit Officer formulates risk-based audit plans and budgets on assigned business segments/ processes while ensuring adherence to auditing standards, legal requirements, and company policies. The role handles the audit process, ensures accuracy, relevance, and confidentiality, and providing activity reports to the Audit Manager and/ or Head of Internal Audit/ Audit Director.
The Audit Officer serves as a key conduit for communicating audit results, synthesizing critical findings into executive-level summaries for the Senior Management, President/ CEO, Chairman and the Audit Committee/Board. The role also includes performing other responsibilities as delegated by the Head of Internal Audit/ Audit Director, contributing to the overall effectiveness and agility of the Internal Audit function.

What are the Roles and Responsibilities:

GOVERNANCE

Performs quality assurance activities through ongoing monitoring and performance of periodic self-assessments (as assigned).
Ensures that audit practices conform with IIA Global Internal Audit Standards and company policies.

AUDIT MANAGEMENT

Develops a risk-based audit plan using input from the team, Senior Management, President/ CEO and Audit Committee to identify priorities and resource requirements for the year.
Prepares financial budget considering the resources needed to achieve the audit plan.
Recommends allocation of audit resources that will complement audit approach, plans, schedules, and other audit activities.
Prepares a risk assurance map and assists the Audit Manager and/or Head of Internal Audit/ Audit Director in coordinating with other internal or external assurance and consulting service providers.
Implements audit plans and manages deviations and changes, if there are any. Reports any deviations to the Audit Manager and/ or Head of Internal Audit/ Audit Director.
Updates the audit manual to establish standard policies and procedures in the conduct of audits and administration of the department.
Updates the audit universe of BU assignment to reflect new entities, business processes, and changes in residual risk following each audit engagement.

AUDIT PROCESS

Coordinates with Process Owners and Department Heads to initiate audits, ensuring objectives and timelines are clearly communicated.
Prepares and develop of audit objectives, scope, risk assessment, and work programs to align with audit objectives.
Ensures the identification, development and documentation of audit issues and recommendations; assesses and recommends for Audit Manager and/ or Head of the Internal Audit/ Audit Director's approval any required revision to the plan as the engagement progresses.
Prepares the draft audit report and supporting working papers and ensures that audit objectives are met, audit findings are valid and accurate, solutions/recommendations are identified to mitigate noted risks, and auditees comments and actions taken are incorporated prior endorsement to Audit Manager and/ or Head of Internal Audit/ Audit Director for approval.
Performs engagement per Audit Plan and other confidential / special audits as required by the Audit Manager and/ or Head of Internal Audit/ Audit Director.
Provides ad hoc consulting services to audit clients, in addition to the consulting activities included in the Risk-based Audit Plan, as approved by the Head of Internal Audit/ Audit Director.

REPORTING & STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

Finalizes audit observations, risk ratings, root cause analysis, and recommendations.
Facilitates discussion of the clearing sheet/draft report with the concerned Process Owners or Department Heads.
Presents Audit Reports to the Senior Management, President/ CEO, and the Audit Committee, as necessary or upon delegation by the Head of Internal Audit/ Audit Director.
Monitors remediation of findings, in coordination with Internal Controls team, and assists in preparing materials for Audit Committee presentations.
Cultivates strong relationships with process owners and Senior Management to enhance audit impact and buy-in.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Enhances and maintains audit methodologies, program guides, templates, and frameworks to reflect best practices (e.g. GIAS, COSO, COBIT)
Promotes process automation, continuous auditing, and integration of audit data analytics.
Stays current on industry trends and risks, internal control frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
Pursues professional development opportunities, including internal and external training and professional association memberships, and shares information within the Internal Audit.

What are the Qualifications:

Must be a graduate of a Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, Internal Auditing, Engineering or Information Technology and other relevant degrees.
With professional certification (i.e., Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, or a similar designation).
At least 7 years experience in auditing; with experience in strategic planning and management, and quality assurance
Knowledgeable in Governance, Risk Management and Controls, Business Processes, best practices and standards for benchmark and analysis, Professional Accounting and Auditing Standards, Control Frameworks
Knowledge in data analytics and familiarity with SAP GRC, ACL or other audit tools
Experience in manufacturing and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) is preferred

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IT Internal Audit Officer