IT Audit Section Head - Information Systems Audit

East West Banking Corporation; Makati; On-site; PHP 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Incentives

Mentorship

Job summary

East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) is seeking an IT Audit Section Head to lead the Internal Audit IT team in Makati. The role focuses on developing, implementing, and monitoring the annual audit plan aligned with risk assessments and international standards.

You will oversee audit activities, review reports, and ensure staff qualifications while driving continuous improvement and benchmarking within the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy and CPA/CIA/CISA/CFE certification.
• Minimum five years' internal audit or bank operations experience.
• Strong knowledge of auditing procedures, risk management, governance, controls, and forensic investigation.

Responsibilities

• Direct audit teams to implement the annual Department Audit Plan.
• Assist the Department Head in developing the department's strategic direction and aligning it with the overall audit strategy.
• Review audit working papers and draft materials for Audit Committee.
• Evaluate manpower and skills against the audit plan and adjust engagement scope/resources.
• Monitor progress, report on resources, and escalate high/medium risk issues and referrals.
• Participate in updating Audit Procedures and Guidelines and benchmarking with peers.

Skills

Report Writing

Leadership

Time Management

Teamwork

Conflict Resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy

CPA / CIA / CISA / CFE

Job description

Our Internal Audit Team is looking for experienced professionals to join us in Makati in the role of IT Audit Section Head - Information Systems Audit.

In this role you will assist the Department Head in developing, implementing, and monitoring the annual audit plan based on robust risk assessment, ensuring the internal audit function fully complies with international standards and regulatory codes of ethics. You will also help manage the conduct of various audit and investigation types while ensuring the department maintains adequate resources and necessary staff qualifications.

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

• Directly manage audit teams to implement the annual Department Audit Plan, including regular, spot, special, and fraud investigations.
• Assist the Department Head in developing the department's strategic direction, formulating the annual audit plan, and aligning it with the Internal Audit's overall strategy.
• Review audit working papers for completeness, conduct final exit conferences, and prepare/review initial drafts of audit reports and Audit Committee materials.
• Evaluate the adequacy of departmental manpower and skill-sets against the audit plan, recommending changes in engagement scope, resources, and timelines as necessary.
• Monitor the status and accomplishment of the annual plan, report on resource sufficiency, and ensure high/medium-risk issues and significant audit referrals are tracked and escalated.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities such as revising/developing Audit Procedures and Guidelines (APGs) and conducting benchmarking with peer banks.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, and possesses a CPA or equivalent professional certification (e.g., CIA, CISA, CFE)
• Minimum of five years of experience in internal audit or bank operations
• Strong functional knowledge of Auditing Procedures, Risk Management, Governance, Control, and Accounting Principles, coupled with expertise in Bank Products, Regulatory Requirements, and Fraud/Forensic Investigation
• Excellent proficiency in Report Writing, Analytical Ability, Supervision, and Interviewing, supported by skills in Time Management, Teamwork, and Conflict Resolution.
• Demonstrate confidentiality, independence, and objectivity, upholding the highest professional standards and ethics while exhibiting strong leadership, professionalism, and interpersonal skills.

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