Financial Auditor (Lead Auditor)

PLDT; Makati; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

PLDT is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor for the Internal Audit & Fraud Risk Management Group in Makati, Philippines. You will plan and execute audits, assess internal controls, and report findings to the Financial Audit Division Head.

The role requires 4–8 years of relevant audit experience and a degree in Accounting or related fields; CPA is preferred. SOX 404 readiness, risk assessments, and collaboration with process owners are key responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of audit experience or related financial reporting/control.
• Telecommunications experience is advantageous.
• CPA preferred but not required; other certifications considered advantageous.
• Audit firm background preferred but not mandatory.

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.
• For Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404: 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

Financial reporting

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Audit software

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:

• 4-8 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.
• For Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404: 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.