The position is primarily responsible for leading and executing risk-based audits of business processes to assess operational efficiency, effectiveness, and adequacy of internal controls, in alignment with internal audit standards and organizational objectives. The position is also responsible for identifying process gaps and root causes, recommending process improvements and control enhancements, and providing advisory support to business units to strengthen risk management, governance, and overall operational performance.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Leads the execution of risk-based business process audit engagements in accordance with the Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) and the Internal Audit Manual.
- Assists the Department Head in planning assigned business process audit engagements, including process risk assessment, audit scope, audit work programs, and testing procedures.
- Conducts process walkthroughs, process mapping, and evaluates process design, key controls, and operational workflows.
- Evaluates the adequacy and operating effectiveness of internal controls, governance practices, and risk management within business processes.
- Performs audit testing, data analysis, and root cause analysis to identify process inefficiencies, control deficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
- Reviews and consolidates Specialists working papers, supporting documentation, and draft audit reports to ensure quality, completeness, and consistency prior to submission to the Department Head.
- Develops practical and risk-based recommendations to strengthen business processes, internal controls, and operational efficiency.
- Facilitates discussions with process owners and management to communicate audit observations, validate results, and agree on corrective actions.
- Monitors and validates the implementation and effectiveness of agreed management action plans for assigned engagements.
Qualifications
- Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, Finance, Business Administration, Internal Audit, Industrial Engineering or related field.
- Preferably Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and recognized Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
- At least four (4) to eight (8) years of relevant experience in internal audit, external audit, business process review, risk management, compliance, operations, or related control functions, with at least three (3) years of experience leading audit engagements or supervising audit teams. Experience in the financial services industry or BSP supervised institutions is preferred.
- Willing to work in Makati
