Internal Audit Officer

Philippine Dealing System Holdings Corporation; Makati; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Philippine Dealing System Holdings Corporation is seeking an experienced internal audit professional to join our team in Makati. The role focuses on assessing risk, controls, and compliance across the organization, developing audit programs and coordinating across departments to define scopes and plans.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in Accountancy with CPA/CIA/CISA preferred and has at least two years in a financial-institution auditing or compliance role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy is required.
• CPA, CIA or CISA preferred.
• At least two years of compliance or auditing experience in a financial institution.
• Experience in finance or accounting in a similar setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preliminary assessments on audit engagements.
• Adopt a systematic approach to evaluate and improve risk management, internal controls and compliance.
• Facilitate meetings with other departments to determine audit scopes, activities and business plans.
• Prepare comprehensive risk-based audit programs for the company.
• Implement the annual audit program to ensure effective audits across operations, finances and systems.
• Develop, update and implement policies, strategies and processes to deliver objectives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Auditing standards

Independent work

Documentation of audit work

Fraud investigation basics

Confidentiality

Audit planning

Stakeholder communication

Legal understanding

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy

CPA / CIA / CISA preferred

Job description

Job Description:

List of Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts preliminary assessments on assigned audit engagements.
• Adopts a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluate and improve risk management, internal control systems and compliance.
• Facilitates meetings with other departments to determine audit scopes, activities and business plans.
• Prepares comprehensive risk-based audit programs of the company.
• Implements the annual audit program to ensure effective and compliant audits in all operational, financial and system.
• Develops, updates and implements policies, strategies and processes for effective delivery of company objectives.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the management.

Eligibilities and Qualifications:

Educational Background

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy
• Preferred: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information System Auditor (CISA)

Related Previous Work Experience

• Required: At least two (2) years background in compliance role or Auditing in Financial Institution
• Preferred: Experience in finance or accounting in a similar setting

Core Competencies

• Ability to perform audits in accordance with accounting and auditing standards.
• Ability to work independently and in a group.
• Ability to thoroughly document audit work in accordance with professional auditing standards. This includes documentation of work performed, conclusions reached, audit issues found, and recommendations.
• Basic knowledge of fraud investigation techniques.
• The ability to handle sensitive or delicate situations confidentially and in a professional manner.
• An understanding of audit planning and workflow management.
• Ability to convince audit customers of the importance of strong internal controls and to adopt IAAS recommendations.
• A basic understanding of law, and the processes used for auditing.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.