Audit Officer (Analyst)

Credit Guarantee and Investment Facility; Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive local salary

Job summary

Credit Guarantee and Investment Facility (CGIF) invites applications for the Audit Officer (Analyst) to support the Internal Auditor in all audit-related matters. The role reports to the Internal Auditor and focuses on conducting audits, reviewing compliance, and improving internal controls within CGIF.

The candidate should have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field with advanced training and professional qualifications (CIA/CPA/CISA).

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s degree with advanced training and professional qualification (CIA/CPA/CISA).
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and oral.
• Experience in credit risk/audit with senior responsibilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Audit end-to-end processes as per audit plan.
• Identify improvements by assessing risks and internal controls.
• Review compliance with policies, ethics and standards.
• Maintain and execute quality assurance and improvement programs.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related fields

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) / CPA / CISA or equivalent

Job description

The Audit Officer (Analyst) is a local position responsible for supporting/assisting CGIF’s Internal Auditor on all the audit related matters to CGIF. The selected candidate will be offered locally competitive salary package.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Audit Officer/Analyst will report directly to the Internal Auditor and will have the following main responsibilities.

• Conduct end-to-end process of auditing per plan in a timely manner
• Identify improvements on needed areas by assessing the risks and internal controls against business developments and market/environment changes
• Review compliance, ensuring the Business is adhering to governing policies, procedures, ethics and business conduct standards
• Maintain and execute Quality Assurance and improvement programs of internal audit function
• Liaise with External Auditor to ensure adequate and cost-effective audit coverage, and minimize duplication of the audit efforts
• Provide advisory services to improve efficiency, effectiveness of internal controls and operations, and promote control and risk awareness
• Contribute to formulating possible solutions to root cause of the problem
• Assist Internal Auditor with Audit Committee matters
• Assist Internal Auditor on performance improvement of internal audit function
• Conduct other tasks assigned by Internal Auditor
• Ensure Compliance with IIA’s International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards)

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related fields with advanced training. A relevant professional qualification, for example Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) or equivalent, is required for this senior position.

Relevant Experience and Skills

• Suitability to undertake the responsibilities mentioned above at the required level
• Minimum 3 years working experiences in credit assessment, credit risk or credit audit is a must. Experience in market, liquidity and operational risk management would be an added advantage.
• Minimum 7 years working experience in public accounting firms, financial institutions or investment and fund management companies in audit or compliance.
• Resourceful, motivated, and able to work with minimum supervision
• Versatility to conduct a variety of audits
• Ability to work under pressure with professional integrity, strong analytical skills and to develop rapport internally and externally in a multicultural environment
• Strong communication skills (both oral and written in English)

CORE COMPETENCIES

Achieving Results and Problem Solving

• Plans and delivers own work plan according to set timeline to support desired outcomes of one’s department
• Appropriately derives and organizes the essence of the problem or risks to draw solid conclusions
• Considers multiple sides of an issue and weighs consequences before proposing practical measures to address the problem

Personal Effectiveness

• Manages own work plan and is able to prioritize and meet deadline
• Displays willingness to learn from others regardless of own skills and liabilities
• Understands and accepts the need to change the way things are done to improve services on continuous basis
• Acknowledges mistakes and actively seeks mentorship or guidance to correct them.
• Adhere to work ethic and professional behavior with occasional guidance and seek support for ethical decisions.

Collaboration and Teamwork

• Cooperative and collaborates with the department to work towards departmental goals
• Willingly provides assistance and support others to achieve team/departmental objectives
• Show respect in interactions and communicate effectively with guidance and seek support to enhance inclusivity.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Has adequate knowledge and diverse experience in the principles, roles, and processes of internal audit
• Has comprehensive understanding of CGIF’s organizational policies, guidelines, and practices
• Has adequate ability to contribute to the development of CGIF internal audit plan and strategies

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications with a detailed curriculum vitae including nationality, present and expected salary, a recent photograph, a contact telephone number and an email address to the Corporate Planner and Head of BPPMS at [e-mail] with the subject of the email listed as “Application for Audit Officer (Analyst)” on or before 30 September 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will receive notification on the next stage of evaluation.