Supports the execution of the business process and operations audit program by conducting audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting activities in alignment with internal audit standards. Assists in evaluating process efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with applicable policies and regulations. Provides data-driven insights and recommendations to strengthen internal controls, risk management, and operational performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to the annual audit planning process and audit scheduling.
- Develop detailed Audit Work Programs (AWP) with clearly defined objectives, scope, and timelines.
- Facilitate preliminary meetings and opening conferences with auditees.
- Perform business process understanding, walkthroughs, interviews, and risk assessments to identify key controls.
- Analyze data to identify trends, root causes, and control gaps.
- Submit draft AWP for Department Head review and approval.
- Conduct audits in accordance with approved AWP and internal audit standards.
- Review supporting documents, perform control testing, and assess compliance with policies and regulations.
- Identify audit issues and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
- Prepare and organize working papers in compliance with audit documentation standards.
- Draft audit findings, audit briefs, and observation reports.
- Prepare presentation materials for reporting audit results to Management and audit clients.
- Participate in closing meetings to discuss audit results, management responses, and agreed action timelines.
- Monitor management responses and verify implementation of corrective actions.
- Prepare quarterly progress reports for the Audit Committee.
- Track the status of audit recommendations and management action plans.
- Validate completion and effectiveness of corrective actions.
- Update audit issue tracking systems and submit periodic progress reports.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy or related field.
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred.
- At least four (4) years of full-time experience in auditing, accounting, or business analysis, with at least two (2) years in a supervisory or project management capacity.
- Strong knowledge of audit processes and standards, including risk assessment methodologies, techniques, and best practices.
- Proficient in data analysis and audit documentation.
- Willing to work in Makati.
