Fraud Audit Specialist

PJ Lhuillier Group of Companies; Makati; On-site; PHP 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

PJ Lhuillier Group of Companies is seeking an experienced auditor with a focus on fraud detection and risk management to join our Makati-based team. The role involves reviewing records, assessing controls, and issuing actionable reports to strengthen financial integrity.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in auditing or compliance, hands-on fraud investigation experience, and is willing to work in Makati. Certification such as CFE is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree? (varies by candidate) but must have relevant accounting/finance background.
• Hands-on experience in auditing, fraud detection, or compliance.
• Knowledge of data analytics and report preparation.

Responsibilities

• Conducts audits and investigations to detect and prevent fraudulent activities based on management requests.
• Reviews financial and operational records for irregularities and fraud indicators.
• Assesses internal controls and identify weaknesses or gaps.
• Ensures compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Investigates suspected fraud cases and gather supporting evidence.
• Prepares clear reports and present findings to management.
• Recommends corrective actions and fraud prevention measures.
• Monitors and validates the implementation of audit recommendations.
• Promotes ethical practices and strengthens fraud risk management.

Skills

Auditing

Fraud detection

Data analytics

Report writing

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Audit software

Job description

Helps in protecting the organization’s assets and reputation by conducting audits and investigations to detect, analyze, and prevent fraudulent activities. Ensures compliance with internal controls and regulations, while providing management with assurance and recommendations to strengthen fraud risk management and safeguard financial integrity.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts audits and investigations to detect and prevent fraudulent activities based on management requests.
• Reviews financial and operational records for irregularities and fraud indicators.
• Assesses internal controls and identify weaknesses or gaps.
• Ensures compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Investigates suspected fraud cases and gather supporting evidence.
• Prepares clear reports and present findings to management.
• Recommends corrective actions and fraud prevention measures.
• Monitors and validates the implementation of audit recommendations.
• Promotes ethical practices and strengthens fraud risk management.
• Participates in special projects, management requests, or process reviews as part of consulting or advisory engagements.
• Provides analytical and risk-based recommendations to improve operations and efficiency.
• Monitors the status of audit recommendations and management action plans.
• Validates completion and effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Updates audit issue tracking systems and submit periodic progress summaries.
• Prepares individual time reports, maintains project documentation, and monitors analytics resources.
• Assists in maintaining and updating the Audit Manual and analytics methodology guide.
• Participates in internal and external training, professional certification, and continuous learning in audit analytics and data science.
• Engages in professional associations (e.g., IIA, ISACA, ACFE) and promote knowledge-sharing within the team.
• Provides coaching and technical support to new or junior team members.
• Performs other related duties assigned by the Department Head.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Accountancy, Finance, Business Administration, Law, or Criminology
• At least three (3) to five (5) years of professional experience in auditing, fraud detection, or compliance
• Hands-on experience in fraud investigations, data analytics, and report preparation
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) is an advantage
• Willing to work in Makati