Head of Internal Audit - IT & Risk (Hybrid)

East West Banking Corporation; Makati; Hybrid; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development and training

Competitive salary package

Performance-based incentives

Mentorship by industry experts

Defined career progression

Job summary

East West Banking Corporation seeks an experienced Audit Section Head - Head Office in Makati City. You will lead audit teams, implement the annual Audit Plan based on risk assessments, ensure compliance with international standards, and oversee investigations and staffing for the audit function.

You will partner with the Department Head to align audit activities with the strategic plan, review reports and working papers, and drive enhancements in procedures while promoting strong ethics and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy with a professional certification (CPA/CIA/CISA/CFE) is required.
• Minimum of five years of experience in internal audit or bank operations.
• Strong knowledge of Auditing Procedures, Risk Management, Governance, Control and Accounting Principles, with Fraud/Forensic Investigation expertise.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage assigned audit teams in conducting regular, spot, special, and fraud investigations, ensuring the Department Audit Plan is implemented.
• Collaborate with the Department Head to set strategy and direction for audit activities aligning with the Internal Audit Strategic Plan.
• Review audit working papers for quality and compliance; conduct exit conferences and prepare drafts of audit reports and Audit Committee materials.
• Review resource allocation; evaluate manpower; recommend changes to scope, direction, resources and timetable of audit engagements.
• Monitor annual plan status; report on resources sufficiency; escalate high/medium-risk issues and significant audit referrals.
• Assist in formulating revised/new Audit Procedures and Guidelines (APGs) and benchmark with peer banks.
• Strengthen collaboration by conducting Audit Summits with bank groups and leading Control Appreciation and Fraud Prevention programs.

Skills

Auditing Procedures

Risk Management

Governance

Control

Fraud Investigation

Report Writing

Leadership

Interviewing

Time Management

Teamwork

Conflict Resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy

Professional certification (CPA/CIA/CISA/CFE)

Job description

East West Banking Corporation seeks an experienced Audit Section Head - Head Office in Makati City. You will lead audit teams, implement the annual Audit Plan based on risk assessments, ensure compliance with international standards, and oversee investigations and staffing for the audit function.

You will partner with the Department Head to align audit activities with the strategic plan, review reports and working papers, and drive enhancements in procedures while promoting strong ethics and