Audit Validation Lead — Risk & Controls Transformation

Northern Trust; Manila; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust in Manila, Philippines seeks a skilled Audit Validation professional to design and lead audit validation activities within the Risk and Control Enhancement transformation program. You will partner with audit teams, business leaders, and senior stakeholders to interpret risk themes, challenge control design, and assess effectiveness.

The role emphasizes developing testing approaches, leading walkthroughs, and providing auditing expertise to ensure timely and budget-conscious

Qualifications

• Four-year degree or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of auditing/accounting standards and related policies.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple audit validations on tight timelines and budgets.
• Lead discussions on testing findings and draft executive summaries.
• Ability to challenge issues and propose root causes.

Responsibilities

• Develop testing approach and define the scope of audit validation activities.
• Lead walkthroughs and planning meetings.
• Provide training, coaching, and auditing expertise to the audit team.

Skills

Audit procedures

Analytical skills

Oral & written comms

Stakeholder management

Budget & time management

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Northern Trust in Manila, Philippines seeks a skilled Audit Validation professional to design and lead audit validation activities within the Risk and Control Enhancement transformation program. You will partner with audit teams, business leaders, and senior stakeholders to interpret risk themes, challenge control design, and assess effectiveness.

The role emphasizes developing testing approaches, leading walkthroughs, and providing auditing expertise to ensure timely and budget-conscious