IT Audit Officer (Information Systems Audit)

East West Banking Corporation; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

East West Banking Corporation is seeking an IT Audit Officer at the Makati City site. The role sits in our Internal Audit Team and carries a hybrid work arrangement to balance fieldwork and office collaboration.

The ideal candidate has a degree in accounting or IT, professional certifications (CPA/CIA/CISA/CFE) preferred, and at least 3 years of banking audit experience. Join us to contribute to risk-based audits and uphold ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Internal Auditing, IT or related field.
• Professional certifications (CPA/CIA/CISA/CFE) are highly preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Retail Banking or Head Office audit.
• Open to conducting fieldwork as part of audit engagements.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular and spot audits of units listed in the audit work plan.
• Lead or support special audits and fraud investigations as directed.
• Ensure all audit activities comply with IIA standards.
• Adhere to supplemental standards issued by regulators and agencies.
• Uphold the highest ethical standards throughout audit processes.

Skills

IT auditing

Banking audit

Fieldwork readiness

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy

CPA / CIA / CISA / CFE preferred

Job description

• Corporate Title: Junior Officer to Manager
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Our Internal Audit Team is looking for experienced professionals to join us in our Makati City site in the role of IT Audit Officer.

East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) is one of the largest universal banks in the Philippines, and is committed to continuously invest in people and in process, product, and service enhancements, and embrace new ideas to enhance the EastWest experience.

We empower our employees to drive their careers and are committed to provide the runway for them to grow. We value teamwork and individual initiative. Join us and be part of a highly engaged team, and a workplace that promotes development and goal attainment.

Whether you're just starting out, or already a seasoned professional, EastWest can help you unleash your potential, and bridge the gap between dream to success.

What the role will entail

• Perform regular and spot audits of units listed in the department’s annual audit work plan.
• Lead or support special audits and fraud investigations as directed by the Section or Department Head
• Ensure all audit activities comply with internal auditing standards, including those set by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
• Adhere to supplemental standards issued by regulatory bodies and government agencies.
• Uphold the highest ethical standards throughout all audit processes and reviews

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Internal Auditing, Information Technology or any related course
• Being a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) holder or possessing equivalent professional certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) is highly preferred
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Retail Banking or Head Office audit within the banking sector is preferred
• Must be open to conducting fieldwork as part of audit engagements

What you can expect from joining our team:

• Career development and training opportunities.
• Competitive salary package and benefits.
• Performance-based incentives and recognition programs to reward high-performing individuals.
• Opportunity to work with industry experts and be mentored by them.
• Defined career progression paths to guide you in your professional growth.