Financial Auditor (Lead Auditor)

PLDT; Philippines; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

PLDT is seeking an experienced Internal Audit professional in the Philippines to lead audit plans, evaluate internal control effectiveness, and coordinate SOX 404 readiness. The role requires 4–8 years in auditing, strong knowledge of controls, and a professional accounting background.

Experience in telecommunications is advantageous, and CPA certification is preferred but not required. Join a team focused on risk management and rigorous governance across the PLDT Group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• 4–8 years of relevant audit experience.
• CPA preferred but not required; other certifications 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.
• 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

SOX

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA certification 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:

• 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.