Internal Audit - Senior Specialist

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited, Manila Branch; Taguig; Vor Ort; PHP 800.000 - 1.000.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ICBC Manila Branch is seeking an Internal Audit Senior Specialist to evaluate the bank's processes, controls, and risk management through risk-based audits. The role involves audit planning, fieldwork, risk and control assessment, reporting, and recommending practical improvements.

You will work closely with departments and management to promote sound controls, compliance, and continuous improvement, with backup support to the Internal Audit Lead as needed.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing or related field.
• CPA or CIA certification is preferred.
• Experience in internal or external audit, preferably in banking.
• Knowledge of audit processes, risk assessment and internal controls.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Chinese proficiency is an advantage.
• High integrity, independence and professionalism.
• Ability to organize and execute audit engagements with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of local banking regulations is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Assist in developing and updating the Internal Audit Charter, manuals, policies, and procedures.
• Develop risk-based audit plans, define objectives, scope, timelines and required documentation.
• Conduct interviews and walkthroughs to assess controls and risks.
• Perform audit procedures based on approved programs and audit techniques.
• Analyze audit results, identify weaknesses and potential compliance or fraud risks.
• Provide practical recommendations to strengthen controls and improve processes.
• Prepare and maintain audit working papers and reports.
• Communicate findings to departments and coordinate management action plans and risk acceptance.
• Assist in evaluating engagement results and monitoring action plans.
• Keep abreast of regulatory developments and audit standards.
• Provide backup support to Internal Audit Lead and other executives when required.

Kenntnisse

CPA / CIA

Audit experience

Banking knowledge

Analytical thinking

Chinese (advantage)

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Accounting / Auditing

Jobbeschreibung

The Internal Audit Senior Specialist at ICBC Manila Branch will play a key role in evaluating the Bank's processes, controls, and risk management practices through risk-based audits. The role provides broad exposure across business functions and involves audit planning, fieldwork, risk and control assessment, analysis, reporting, and recommending practical improvements. The position will work closely with departments and management to promote sound controls, compliance, and continuous improvement, while providing backup support to the Internal Audit Lead when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Internal Audit Lead in developing and updating the Internal Audit Charter, manuals, policies, and procedures in line with regulatory, Head Office, and professional standards.
• Assist in developing risk-based audit plans, defining audit objectives, scope, timelines, and required documentation.
• Conduct interviews and process walkthroughs to assess controls, identify risks, and evaluate operational effectiveness.
• Perform audit procedures based on approved audit programs and apply appropriate audit techniques.
• Analyze audit results and identify control weaknesses, process gaps, irregularities, and potential compliance or fraud risks.
• Provide practical recommendations to strengthen internal controls and improve processes.
• Prepare and maintain audit working papers and audit reports in accordance with internal and professional standards.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations to relevant departments and facilitate closing meetings, including management action plans and risk acceptance.
• Assist the Internal Audit Lead in evaluating overall engagement results and monitoring agreed action plans.
• Keep abreast of regulatory developments, internal audit standards, trends, and industry best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Internal Audit Lead, General Manager/Executive Committee, and Internal Audit Bureau.
• Provide backup support to the Internal Audit Lead and assume relevant responsibilities when required.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Internal Auditing, or a related field.
• CPA or CIA certification is preferred.
• Experience in internal or external audit, preferably within the banking industry.
• Knowledge of audit processes, standards, risk assessment, and internal control practices.
• Strong understanding of banking operations, regulatory requirements, and risk exposures.
• Strong analytical, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; Chinese proficiency is an advantage.
• High level of integrity, independence, professionalism, and ethical standards.
• Ability to organize and execute audit engagements effectively and work collaboratively with various departments.
• Knowledge of local banking regulations and regulatory relationship management is an advantage.

Rank: R&F

Other benefits shall be discussed upon job offer