Internal Audit Officer

PJ Lhuillier Group of Companies; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

PJ Lhuillier Group of Companies is seeking an Audit Associate to assist the Audit Manager in managing engagements in the Philippines, including entrance/exit meetings and preliminary/final reports. The role requires a CPA or CIA and 2–3 years in banking, accounting, or internal audit, with leadership ability.

The successful candidate will review working papers, mentor audit specialists, ensure compliance with policies, and be willing to be assigned in Zapote, Cavite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accountancy, Banking, Audit, or equivalent.
• CPA or CIA preferred.
• 2–3 years of experience in Banking, Accounting, Audit, Tax Services, IT.
• Extensive experience in Internal Audit and leading teams.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and analytics.
• Team player with ability to handle multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Audit Manager in managing audit engagements.
• Prepares preliminary audit reports and conducts entrance/exit meetings with auditees.
• Prepares final audit reports submitted for IA Manager review and approval.
• Provides guidance and reviews working papers of Audit Examiners.
• Conducts special reviews and investigations when necessary.
• Drafts and updates Audit Program Guides (APG).
• Ensures timely reporting of critical matters to Audit Management.
• Mentors and coaches Audit Specialists.
• Observes compliance with internal policies, standards, best practices, and regulations.
• Conducts audit engagements according to audit plan.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Strong report writing

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

MS Office

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accountancy, Banking, Audit, or equivalent

CPA or CIA

Job description

• Assists the Audit Manager in managing audit engagements.
• Prepares the preliminary audit report and conducts entrance and exit meeting with the auditee.
• Prepares the final audit report submitted for the review and approval of the IA Manager
• Provides guidance and review working papers of Audit Examiners whenever necessary.
• Conduct special reviews and investigations whenever necessary.
• Drafts and updates the Audit Program Guides (APG).
• Ensures timely reporting or elevation of critical matters or concerns to Audit Management.
• Provides mentoring and coaching to Audit Specialists.
• Strictly observes compliance to Internal Policies, Standards, Best Practices, and Regulations.
• Conducts audit engagements according to audit plan.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Audit Manager in managing audit engagements.
• Prepares the preliminary audit report and conducts entrance and exit meeting with the auditee.
• Prepares the final audit report submitted for the review and approval of the IA Manager
• Provides guidance and review working papers of Audit Examiners whenever necessary.
• Conduct special reviews and investigations whenever necessary.
• Drafts and updates the Audit Program Guides (APG).
• Ensures timely reporting or elevation of critical matters or concerns to Audit Management.
• Provides mentoring and coaching to Audit Specialists.
• Strictly observes compliance to Internal Policies, Standards, Best Practices, and Regulations.
• Conducts audit engagements according to audit plan.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accountancy, Banking, Audit, or equivalent
• Preferably a CPA or CIA
• Must have at least 2 to 3 years of experience in Banking, Accounting, Audit, Tax Services, IT
• With extensive experience in Internal Audit and leading teams.
• Team player who works productively with a wide range of people
• Good understanding of the following: Auditing Procedures and Techniques; Accounting Principles & Standards; Risk Management, Governance and Control; Bank Products, Operations, Policies and Procedures; Regulatory Requirements; Information Technology; Fraud/Forensic Investigation.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills
• Proficient in MS Office Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong project management and multi-tasking skills
• Critical thinking and analytical skills
• Shows initiative and can work with minimal supervision
• Willing to be assigned in Zapote, Bacoor Cavite