Audit Validation Lead — Risk & Controls Transformation

Northern Trust; Philippines; On-site; PHP 650,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust in the Philippines is seeking an experienced Audit Validation professional to design and lead testing within the Audit Services function. The role focuses on executing audit validation activities as part of the Risk and Control Enhancement transformation program, ensuring robust risk management and compliant controls.

Responsibilities include developing testing approaches, leading planning meetings, and providing training and coaching to the audit team, while effectively

Qualifications

• Knowledge of audit procedures and standards typically obtained through related work experience and a four-year degree program is required.
• Knowledge of corporate policies and procedures related to auditing/accounting standards and analytical skills to prepare audits.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple audit validations simultaneously and deliver work on time and within budget.
• Lead discussions with stakeholders on testing findings.
• Challenge issues, propose root causes, draft issues and reports (including executive summary).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Audit procedures

Analytical skills

Oral and written communication

Multitasking

Stakeholder management

Root cause analysis

Reporting

Project management

Education

Four-year degree

Job description

Northern Trust in the Philippines is seeking an experienced Audit Validation professional to design and lead testing within the Audit Services function. The role focuses on executing audit validation activities as part of the Risk and Control Enhancement transformation program, ensuring robust risk management and compliant controls.

Responsibilities include developing testing approaches, leading planning meetings, and providing training and coaching to the audit team, while effectively