IT Audit Lead: Controls & Risk Optimization

Philtrust Bank; Manila; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Yearly raise

Bonus scheme

Retirement plan

Birthday leave

HMO

Life coverage

Job summary

Philtrust Bank is seeking an IT Audit Officer to lead IT audit engagements, strengthening the bank’s systems, processes, and controls within the Internal Audit framework.

You will oversee audit planning, execution, and reporting, coordinate with QAIP and management, and guide team members to ensure quality results across engagements.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and 2–5 years of IT audit experience; certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISM, CISSP, or CIA are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Internal Audit, Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, or related fields.
• 2–5 years of IT Audit or IT controls experience.
• Certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISM, CISSP, or CIA are advantageous.
• Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of IT controls, audit methodologies, and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to lead, collaborate, and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage IT audit engagements based on the risk‑based audit plan.
• Develop or update IT audit work programs and guide team members during execution.
• Review working papers to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with audit standards.
• Coordinate with QAIP and senior management on audit progress, issues, and findings.
• Prepare and present audit reports, highlighting key risks, control gaps, and recommendations.
• Monitor the implementation of corrective actions to ensure timely resolution.
• Foster teamwork and support continuous improvement in audit processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field

Job description

Philtrust Bank is seeking an IT Audit Officer to lead IT audit engagements, strengthening the bank’s systems, processes, and controls within the Internal Audit framework.

You will oversee audit planning, execution, and reporting, coordinate with QAIP and management, and guide team members to ensure quality results across engagements.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and 2–5 years of IT audit experience; certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISM, CISSP, or CIA are advantageous.