Audit Officer - Head Office Audit

EastWest Bank; Makati; Hybrid; PHP 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

East West Banking Corporation is seeking an Audit Officer for its Makati City site. The role sits in the Internal Audit team with a hybrid work arrangement. The candidate will conduct audits, investigations, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Ideal applicants have 2–8 years in audit within banking, and certifications such as CPA or CIA are preferred. A BS in Accountancy or Internal Auditing is expected, with a background in Consumer Lending, Treasury, or Compliance being advantageous.

Qualifications

• Audit engagements across departments such as Consumer Lending, Treasury, and Compliance.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, or CFE preferred.
• 2–8 years of relevant audit experience depending on rank, ideally in banking.
• Graduate of BS Accountancy/IT-related programs with banking background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular and spot audits per the annual audit work plan.
• Perform special audits and fraud investigations as assigned.
• Ensure audits comply with IIA Standards and relevant authorities.
• Uphold ethics and apply applicable professional codes in audit activities.
• Collaborate with departments to improve controls and processes.

Skills

Internal Audit

Auditing

Financial Analysis

Fraud Investigation

Regulatory Compliance

Education

BS Accountancy

BS Internal Auditing

CIA/CISA/CFE

Tools

Excel

SAP

ACL/IDEA

Job description

About the Job

Location: Makati City

Corporate Level: Assistant Manager to Senior Assistant Manager

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Our Internal Audit Team is looking for professionals to join us in our Makati City site in the role of Audit Officer.

Your dream. Our focus.

East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) is one of the largest universal banks in the Philippines, and is committed to continuously invest in people and in process, product, and service enhancements, and embrace new ideas to enhance the EastWest experience.

We empower our employees to drive their careers and are committed to provide the runway for them to grow. We value teamwork and individual initiative. Join us and be part of a highly engaged team, and a workplace that promotes development and goal attainment.

Whether you're just starting out, or already a seasoned professional, EastWest can help you unleash your potential, and bridge the gap between dream to success.

What the role will entail

• Conduct regular and spot audits based on the departments annual audit work plan.
• Perform special audits and fraud investigations as assigned by the Section/Department Head.
• Ensure all audit reviews and processes comply with IIA International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
• Adhere to supplemental standards issued by regulatory and government authorities.
• Uphold and apply relevant professional codes of ethics in all audit activities.

What we're looking for:

• Graduate of BS Accountancy / BS Internal Auditing / Information Technology or any 4-year related course.
• Preferably Certified Public Accountant or any equivalent professional certification/s such as CIA, CISA, CFE, etc.
• At least 2-8 years work experience (depends on the rank) in having audit engagement in all or any of the following support units: Consumer Lending,Treasury, Investment Banking, Distribution, Wealth Management, Trust, Compliance, Corporate Governance, Market & Liquidity Risk, Legal, Financial Management
• Preferably a backgroundin the banking industry

What you can expect from joining our team:

• Career development and training opportunities.
• Competitive salary package and benefits.
• Performance-based incentives and recognition programs to reward high-performing individuals.
• Opportunity to work with industry experts and be mentored by them.
• Defined career progression paths to guide you in your professional growth.