Audit Manager

ACCA Careers; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking an Audit Validation professional to lead and design audit validation activities as part of a transformation program in our Manila office. You will interpret risk themes, challenge control design, and work with audit teams and senior stakeholders to ensure effective risk coverage.

The role emphasizes leading testing initiatives, coordinating walkthroughs, and mentoring the audit team to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of audit procedures and standards and a four-year degree.
• Analytical skills and understanding of auditing/accounting standards.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple audits simultaneously and deliver timely within budget.
• Lead discussions with stakeholders on testing findings.
• Proactively challenge issues and draft root cause reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop testing approach and ensure the scope of the audit validation activities is comprehensive and adequate.
• Lead walkthroughs, planning meetings.
• Provides training, coaching, and auditing expertise to the audit team.

Skills

Audit procedures knowledge

Analytical skills

Oral and written communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Four-year degree program

Job description

About Northern Trust

As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions. Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide. With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. Northern Trust provides innovative financial services and guidance to corporations, institutions and affluent families and individuals globally. With 130 years of financial experience and nearly 20,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. As a Northern Trust employee (Partner), you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company that is committed to strengthening the communities we serve. Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you would benefit from adjustments for any part of the employment process, please inform the recruiter to discuss your individual requirements.

Role / Department

Audit Services provides independent assurance over how Northern Trust manages risk, strengthens controls, and supports responsible growth. This role will bring managing skills to help designing and leading the execution of audit validation activities as part of the Northern Trust’s Risk and Control Enhancement transformation program. The successful candidate will work with audit teams, business leaders, and senior stakeholders to interpret risk themes, challenge control design and effectiveness.

The Key Responsibilities Of The Role Include

• Develop testing approach and ensure the scope of the audit validation activities is comprehensive and adequate.
• Lead walkthroughs, planning meetings.
• Provides training, coaching, and auditing expertise to the audit team.

Skills / Qualifications

• Knowledge of audit procedures and standards usually obtained through related work experience and a four-year degree program is required.
• Knowledge of corporate policies and procedures that relate to auditing/accounting standards and analytical skills are necessary to prepare audits.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• Work on several audit validations at a time and ensure work is delivered timely/within budget.
• Lead discussions with stakeholders on testing findings.
• Challenge issues, propose root cause, draft issues and reports (including executive summary).

Working with Us

As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve. Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.

Reasonable Accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [e-mail], or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.

About Our Manila Office

The Northern Trust Manila office celebrated a decade of excellence in 2024. Through agility, resiliency, innovation, and excellence, they have evolved into a dynamic hub with diverse capabilities and a thriving workforce of over 1,200 - driving meaningful impact and sustainable growth.