Technical Audit Manager

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The Technical Audit Manager or Senior Technical Audit Manager shall assist the Chief Audit Executive (CAE) or its designate in effectively carrying out the Audit and Risk Management Committee's (ARMC)s oversight responsibility to its shareholders by providing independent, risk-based and objective assurance, advice, insight and foresight, with focus on technical and operational aspects and activities of the company, as well as ensuring compliance of the IA function to the Global Internal Audit Standards, ensuring quality and consistency of IA output.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports the CAE or designate in establishing, refining, and achieving the IA function's mandates, strategies, goals, and objectives;
• Assists in the preparation of the risk-based work plan, including any changes thereto;
• Effectively and efficiently performs independent and objective assurance reviews and conducts advisory services relating to the company's financial reporting process, risk management, governance, internal controls, and regulatory compliance;
• Executes and completes, in a timely manner, with quality and minimal supervision, all assigned audit and advisory engagements in support of annual/quarterly IA Work Plan;
• Prepares quality and timely audit and advisory reports and effectively communicates findings/results to Management and the Audit and Risk Management Committee;
• Effectively identifies gaps and provides value-adding recommendations to Management;
• Assists in the creation, documentation, regular review, and update of Internal Audit policies, procedures, and manual;
• Establishes a consistent and effective methodology for risk assessments, audit documentation, and reporting;
• Coordinates and facilitates the requirements of external auditors, including performing a review of external auditor performance, as needed.
• Promotes ethics, values, and a risk-conscious culture within the company and ensures performance of IA tasks and activities according to Globally-accepted Internal Audit Standards, IA Charter, manual, company policies, and other relevant regulatory requirements and best practices;
• Conducts Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) related activities; assesses compliance of IA activities according to the Global Internal Audit Standards. Perform regular self-assessment/peer review and ongoing monitoring of IA processes against professional standards
• Assesses the need and develops strategies/long-term plans for the conduct of external assessment in line with Global IA Standards. Regularly conduct quality inspection or review of working papers to ensure that they sufficiently document information obtained, analysis made, and support the conclusion;
• Conducts regular, routine, or surprise inspections of company sites, properties, and/or assets as part of planned engagements or management requests;
• Supervises and mentors audit staff; foster professional development for self and others;
• Reviews, improves, and automates the existing manual process of IA or relevant business units; develops scripts/analytics on identified process areas;
• Reviews and provides value-adding recommendations and insights to existing processes, policies, and procedures;
• Develops mechanisms to effectively acquire post-engagement feedback with quantitative and qualitative comments, providing specific areas for improvement;
• Performs special projects, engagements, or any other task at the instruction or request of the CAE, Audit and Risk Management Committee/Board, Senior Management, and/or the parent company;
• Assists in the preparation and review of compliance requirements needed for listing and timely submission of disclosure/corporate governance requirements of a publicly-listed entity; and
• Provides assurance over ESG reporting, corporate governance, related party or other regulatory disclosures of the company, as necessary.

Other tasks

• Perform benchmarking activities including creation and/or implementation of frameworks, metrics or models relevant to internal audit and/or risk management.
• Attend to internal or external training and conferences relevant to the job or in increasing knowledge or skills, as needed.
• Act as project manager, member, or proponent for activities or programs (such as implementation of internal audit programs or systems), as needed.
• Explore and recommend end-to-end audit software to automate the entire audit lifecycle, from planning and risk assessment to reporting and follow-up, which includes a centralized repository for all audit documentation that reduces data loss and streamlines the review process.
• Assist the CAE in the preparation of budget, reports, performance measures/KPIs, etc., for Management and the Audit and Risk Management, as needed.
• Assist in the organization of activities, events, or preparation of materials geared towards improving risk management, internal controls, or organizational culture of the company (e.g., workshops, events, seminars, etc.)
• Supports process improvement and/or capability building initiatives of the company;
• Attends and actively supports the company and parent group or subsidiaries initiatives relevant to people development, risk management, internal audit, business continuity, digitization, etc.

JOB PROFILE

Educational Background

• Must be a graduate of a Bachelor's Degree with a major in Engineering, Information Technology, Accountancy, Internal Audit, or any course related to Business and Finance.

Professional Background

• Must have a minimum of 8 years of audit or assurance experience, including at least 2 years of experience in supervisory or managerial capacity in a public company or a company engaged in real estate, construction, leasing, property management, or a similar industry.
• Preferably with a recognized engineering degree or audit-related certification (i.e. CPA, CIA, CISA, CCSA, CFE, etc).

Knowledge Requirements

• Knowledge of the General Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) or Standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and general internal audit methodology.
• Knowledge of the real estate industry, or background in the construction process and its related processes in general.
• Knowledge of SAP or equivalent ERP and GRC systems.
• Knowledge of basic financial systems and the reporting process.
• Knowledge of Computer-Assisted Auditing Techniques (CAATs) and use of analytical tools (i.e. scripting or data processing)

Skills Requirements

Core Skills

• Must be able to apply internal audit methodology according to the Global Internal Auditing Standards (GIAS) of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
• Must be able to execute Quality Assurance and Improvement Program and assess the IA activity's disclosure of conformance against the Standards
• Must be able to demonstrate all required internal audit competencies through continuing professional development and self-improvement.

Technical Skills

• Must have business acumen and understanding of business processes to examine risks and controls objectively.
• Must have knowledge of organizational governance, fraud, risk management, and internal controls processes.
• Must be able to perform root cause analysis and provide value-adding recommendations to Management.
• Must have strong analytical and critical thinking skills to identify risks and anomalies.
• Must be able to use Computer-Assisted Auditing Techniques/Tools and produce timely and meaningful output or results.
• Must have general IT and a background in the construction process or industry.
• Must have Accounting and Finance knowledge to evaluate financial statement accuracy and reasonableness.

Leadership and People Management

• Must have strong oral and written communication skills for preparing quality and error-free reports and conveying results with stakeholders
• Must be able to perform strategic planning (i.e., preparation of risk-based audit work plan) and individual audit and advisory engagements with minimal support.
• Must have effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills to discuss and dispose of the findings and observations;
• Must be able to objectively evaluate self and others performance relevant to established performance measures and identify points for improvement.

Ability Requirements

• Must have strong oral and written communication skills for preparing quality and error-free reports and conveying results with stakeholders
• Must be able to perform strategic planning (i.e., preparation of risk-based audit work plan) and individual audit and advisory engagements with minimal support.
• Must have effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills to discuss and dispose of the findings and observations;
• Must be able to objectively evaluate self and others performance relevant to established performance measures and identify points for improvement.

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