Internal Auditor

Ateneo de Manila University; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Ateneo de Manila University is seeking an Internal Auditor III in Quezon City to lead risk-based audits and strengthen the university's internal control framework. You will plan, execute, and report on audit work to support management decisions.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in Accountancy, professional designation (CPA or CIA), and at least 3 years of auditing experience in a reputable firm. You will collaborate with university units to ensure financial integrity and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy is required or equivalent.
• CPA or CIA certification is preferred.
• At least 3 years of work experience as an auditor in a reputable firm.

Responsibilities

• Plans the details of the audit and testing procedures.
• Performs full audit cycle including risk management and control evaluation.
• Coordinates with auditees and documents audit process per standards.
• Evaluates design and effectiveness of controls; supports findings.
• Prepares audit reports for Director review and communicates recommendations.
• Assists in annual Audit Plan development with input from Units and Audit Committee.
• Performs consulting services on process, system, or procedural improvements.
• Assists Director in budget preparation and day-to-day management.
• Coordinates third-party audit firm activities and maintains stakeholder relations.

Skills

Technical Acumen

Tech Savvy

Communication

Problem Solving

Time Management

Analytical Thinking

Integrity

Adaptability

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy

CPA or CIA certification

3+ years auditing experience

Job description

Posted 3 days ago and deadline of application is on 15 Nov

Recruiter was hiring 13 hours ago

Job Description

Summary of Work Activities and Responsibilities:

The Internal Auditor III is responsible for the timely planning and execution of risk-based audits and other projects to effectively and systematically evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the University's risk management and internal control systems.

The position shall also evaluate whether financial risks are appropriately identified and managed; financial information and the means to report them are accurate, timely, and actionable; assets are acquired economically and adequately protected; internal controls are adequate and operating as intended; established processes and systems enable compliance and processes are in place to report and investigate fraud, theft and other infractions.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

I. Internal Audit

• Plans the details of the audit particularly the requirements and testing procedures to obtain the information
• Performs full audit cycle including risk management and control, operations effectiveness, compliance, and financial health
• Coordinates with the auditee’s key personnel for the execution of the approved work plan and documents the audit process in conformity with professional audit standards
• Evaluates the adequacy of process design and effectiveness of controls in meeting business, control, risk management, and compliance objectives, and provides evidential support for findings
• Participates in closing meetings with the auditees at the end of fieldwork and provides clear explanations for identified issues
• Prepares concise audit reports for review of the Director to effectively communicate findings and recommendations to management
• Provides inputs in the development of the annual Audit Plan with inputs from key personnel such as the Unit/Department Heads and the Audit Committee
• Performs consulting services for management through participation in special projects designed to introduce new and/or changes to processes, systems, and/or procedures

II. Office Support and Client Management

• Assists the Director in the preparation of the annual budget and its day- to-day management
• Coordinates the work of the third-party audit firm in developing audit questionnaires, liaising with University personnel, performing fieldwork, etc.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with all levels of staff, senior management, and the members of the Audit Committee

III. Performs other work-related tasks as may be required by the immediate supervisor and authorized representative.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Technical Acumen: Working knowledge of professional II A performance standards (i.e., planning, testing, sampling and documentation); In depth understanding of accounting principles and financial statements; Solid understanding of risk and control concepts and ability to apply them to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of business processes, systems, procedures and practices
• Technological Savvy: Ability to utilize information technology and computer and internet systems to accomplish tasks; Well-developed skills in Word, Excel and flowcharting software; Basic knowledge of Information Systems
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate tactfully and sensitively with all types of personalities and predispositions, utilizing different media directed at different audiences/stakeholders
• Problem Solving Skills: Identifying problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Organization and Time Management Skills: Managing one’s own time and the time of others; Well-developed organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments
• Critical and Analytical Thinking: Ability to connect patterns and see the implications of actions to other systems/processes, analyze large scale data (qualitative and quantitative), and come up with recommendations
• Self-Improvement: Commitment to continuous self-development and expansion of knowledge
• Integrity: Personal integrity with ethics and values aligned with that of the University; Ability to stand firm on difficult issues if required
• Adaptability: Demonstrated job commitment and flexibility to meet changing expectations
• Initiative: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, or its equivalent
• Holder of a recognized professional designation in Accounting, preferably
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Internal Auditor (CIA, CISA, etc.)
• At least 3 years of work experience as an auditor in a reputable auditing firm

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Ateneo de Manila University (Ateneo) is one of the leading universities in the Philippines. More than 150 years in existence, Ateneo has grown into a major Jesuit institution. Officially it became a university in 1959. It offers over 100 academic degree programmes. Ateneo offers Basic Education (Grade School, Junior High School, and Senior High School). In addition, Higher Education (College, Graduate, Continuing Education) is made up of nine schools (Education and Learning Design, Government, Graduate School of Business, Humanities, Management, Science and Engineering, and Social Sciences) located in 3 campuses in Quezon City, Makati City and Pasig City. It has an array of research centres, 11 of which are recognized as Centres of Excellence by the Philippine Commission on Higher Education. In addition to a European Studies Programme, it has a Centre for Asian Studies that fosters comparative research on East and Southeast Asia. Ateneo has 207 partnerships with universities around the world (82 in Europe, 87 in Asia, 11 in Australia and New Zealand, and 27 in North and South America) and is a member of the ASEAN Universities Network and 3 other international university networks. Ateneo's Rizal Library is the most advanced in the Philippines with over 307,000 titles in its collection and online access to most major academic journals.