Financial Auditor

PLDT; Makati; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

PLDT is seeking a seasoned internal audit professional to join the Internal Audit & Fraud Risk Management Group in Makati. The role focuses on planning and executing audit projects, evaluating internal controls, and coordinating SOX 404 readiness.

The candidate should have at least 3 years of relevant audit experience and a degree in a related field, with CPA preferred but not required. The position involves engaging with process owners, preparing audit reports, and following through on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Internal Auditing, Finance, Computer Science, Economics, Business Administration, Electronics and Communications Engineering, or related field.
• At least 3 years relevant audit working experience or residency in financial reporting and control or any related function.
• CPA is preferred but not required; other relevant certifications are also considered advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and executes audit plans for audit projects.
• Evaluates and reports on the adequacy of internal controls.
• Develops audit programs and internal control questionnaires.
• Organizes audit working papers and gathers evidence to support audit observations and conclusions.
• Prepares audit reports on observations and recommendations.
• Conducts opening and exit meetings with internal audit clients.
• Meets with internal clients to discuss findings, recommendations, action plans, commitments, and timetable.
• Performs follow-up reviews to ascertain resolution of observations and recommendations.
• Follows up on audit recommendations.
• Tests and monitors effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Advises and trains process owners on risk assessments and internal controls.
• Coordinates PLDT Group SOX 404 readiness and compliance activities.

Skills

Audit planning

Internal controls

Risk assessment

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/ Auditing/ Finance/ related field

CPA preferred

Job description

Group: Internal Audit & Fraud Risk Management Group

Reports To: Financial Audit Division Head

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Internal Auditing, Finance, Computer Science, Economics, Business Administration, Electronics and Communications Engineering, or related field.

EXPERIENCE:

• At least 3 years relevant audit working experience or residency in financial reporting and control or any related function.
• Experience working in telecommunications will be an advantage
• CPA is preferred but not required; other relevant certifications are also considered advantageous.
• Having an audit firm background is preferred, but not mandatory.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares and executes audit plans for audit projects.
• Evaluates and reports on the adequacy of internal controls.
• Develops audit programs and internal control questionnaires.
• Organizes audit working papers and gathers evidence to support audit observations and conclusions.
• Prepares audit reports on observations and recommendations.
• Conducts opening and exit meetings with internal audit clients.
• Meets with internal clients to discuss findings, recommendations, action plans, commitments, and timetable.
• Performs follow-up reviews to ascertain resolution of observations and recommendations.
• Follows up on audit recommendations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Tests and monitors effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Advises and trains process owners on risk assessments and internal controls.
• Coordinates PLDT Group SOX 404 readiness and compliance activities.