IT Audit Intern

SM Investments; Pasay; On-site; PHP 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

SM Investments invites applications for an IT Audit Intern to support the Internal Audit team from the Pasay office. The role provides exposure to IT audit processes, risk assessment, and control evaluation while contributing to analytics and automation to enhance audit effectiveness.

Under the IT Audit Section Head, you will gather data, document work, and assist in reporting, dashboards, and testing automation scripts, while participating in special projects and training.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's degree in IT/Engineering/ Internal Auditing or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist IT Audit team with data gathering, documentation, and reporting.
• Support development of IT audit programs and working papers.
• Participate in IT audit fieldwork under supervision.
• Help create dashboards and analytics using Power BI, Excel, and SQL.
• Assist in documenting findings, observations, and draft reports.

Job description

The IT Audit Intern will support the Internal Audit team in delivering technology-focused audit engagements and initiatives. This role is designed to provide meaningful exposure to IT audit processes, risk assessment, and internal control evaluation, while also contributing to analytics and automation efforts that enhance audit effectiveness.

Working under the guidance of the IT Audit Section Head, the intern will assist in data gathering, documentation, and reporting activities, and will be involved in developing dashboards, testing automation scripts, and supporting special projects. The internship offers a structured learning experience that builds technical, analytical, and communication skills essential for a future career in IT audit or related fields.

Responsibilities

Audit Plan Delivery

• Assist in gathering and organizing IT-related data for risk assessment and audit planning.
• Support the development of IT audit programs and working papers.
• Participate in selected IT audit fieldwork activities under supervision.
• Help perform documentation reviews.
• Assist in the preparation of audit findings, observations, and draft reports.

Reporting and Issue Tracking

• Support the preparation of IT audit reports and presentation materials.
• Help track and follow up on outstanding IT audit issues and action plans.
• Assist in compiling documentation for audit committee and management reporting.

Engagement Meetings

• Attend selective meetings and discussions with auditees and internal stakeholders.
• Take notes and assist in documenting key discussion points and action items.

Team and Personal Development

• Participate in internal training sessions and knowledge-sharing activities.
• Take initiative in learning IT audit tools, templates, and methodologies.
• Observe and understand the application of IT control frameworks and standards (e.g., CIS, ITIL, ISO, NIST).

Analytics and Automation Support

• Assist in developing and maintaining dashboards and reports using data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Excel, ACL).
• Support automation initiatives by helping document and test scripts or workflows.
• Collaborate with the IT Audit team to identify opportunities for process improvement through technology.

Other Responsibilities

• Assist in updating audit templates and maintaining audit files.
• Support special projects, investigations, or advisory initiatives as assigned.
• Perform other tasks as may be assigned by the Internal Audit team.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing Bachelor's Degree (IT, Engineering, Internal Auditing, or a related field).

Required Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Familiarity with audit and data analytics tools (e.g., ACL, Power BI, SQL) is an advantage.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet milestones within time, cost, and quality constraints.
• Strong analytical, written/verbal communication, presentation, interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Ability to adapt to changes quickly and capable of multi-tasking.
• Good team player who is committed to achieving results.
• Able to commit to the required internship hours.
• Willing to report on-site at the Pasay office daily.
• Demonstrates reliability and punctuality in meeting work schedules and deadlines.