External Audit For Pooling

UnionBank; Pasig; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,100,000; Part time

Job summary

UnionBank is seeking an External Auditor in the Philippines to perform independent audits of financial statements, internal controls, and regulatory compliance. The role covers governance, risk management, and control frameworks to strengthen financial reporting and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities include conducting risk-based audits, assessing controls, and producing detailed audit reports with practical remediation recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Accountancy, or related business course.
• 5 years of relevant experience in External Audit, Internal Audit, Assurance, Risk, or Compliance in a bank or financial institution.
• Strong knowledge of PFRS, auditing standards, BSP regulations, and internal control frameworks.
• Proficiency in financial analysis, audit methodologies, risk assessment, and report writing.
• Excellent analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial, operational, compliance, and risk-based audit engagements across banking units and functions.
• Review and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes, and risk management practices.
• Assess compliance with BSP regulations, AMLA requirements, internal policies, and industry standards.
• Prepare audit reports, document findings, identify control gaps, and provide practical recommendations for remediation.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to validate audit observations and monitor the implementation of corrective action plans.
• Analyze financial records, transactions, and supporting documentation to determine accuracy and compliance.
• Support regulatory examinations and external audit requirements by providing relevant audit documentation and insights.
• Stay updated on emerging banking regulations, accounting standards, and auditing best practices.

Skills

Financial analysis

Audit methodologies

Risk assessment

Report writing

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Accountancy

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title: External Auditor

Location: UnionBank Plaza 18 th Floor

Employment Type: Probationary

About The Role

The External Auditor is responsible for performing independent audits of the Bank’s financial statements, business processes, internal controls, and regulatory compliance activities. The role evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of financial reporting, governance, risk management, and control frameworks, ensuring compliance with applicable BSP regulations, Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS), and other regulatory requirements. The position provides objective recommendations to improve operational efficiency, strengthen controls, and support sound corporate governance.

What You'll Do

• Conduct financial, operational, compliance, and risk-based audit engagements across various banking units and functions.
• Review and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes, and risk management practices.
• Assess compliance with BSP regulations, AMLA requirements, internal policies, and industry standards.
• Prepare audit reports, document findings, identify control gaps, and provide practical recommendations for remediation.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to validate audit observations and monitor the implementation of corrective action plans.
• Analyze financial records, transactions, and supporting documentation to determine accuracy and compliance.
• Support regulatory examinations and external audit requirements by providing relevant audit documentation and insights.
• Stay updated on emerging banking regulations, accounting standards, and auditing best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Accountancy, or related business course.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in External Audit, Internal Audit, Assurance, Risk, or Compliance gained from a bank, audit firm (Big 4 preferred), or financial institution.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS), auditing standards, BSP regulations, and internal control frameworks.
• Proficient in financial analysis, audit methodologies, risk assessment, and report writing.
• Excellent analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.