IT Auditor - Hybrid - Up to 150K

Private Advertiser; Metro Manila; Hybrid; PHP 1,004,000 - 1,674,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Job summary

Private Advertiser seeks an experienced IT Auditor to manage internal and external audits of IT systems, controls, and security. The role emphasizes ITGC, ISO standards, audit execution, evidence validation, and clear reporting.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in IT Audit or Compliance, strong communication skills, and willingness for onsite fieldwork and travel to client sites across the region. Hybrid work setup with on-site days is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in IT Audit, IT Compliance, QA, or related functions.
• Strong experience in IT Audit and/or Compliance, including audit planning, execution, documentation, and reporting.
• Experience in ISO implementation, audit, or certification.
• Working knowledge of IT General Controls (ITGC) and application controls.
• Familiarity with IT infrastructure, operating systems, networks, databases, APIs, cloud environments, and security controls.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
• High integrity and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Must be comfortable with onsite audit work, fieldwork, and business travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute internal and external IT audits covering systems, infrastructure, security, compliance, and third-party environments.
• Assess IT General Controls (ITGC), application controls, access controls, system configurations, and security controls against established audit criteria.
• Review systems, processes, and controls for compliance with regulatory, internal, and ISO requirements.
• Perform audit preparation, system readiness checks, functional testing, user/identity verification, and other audit procedures.
• Validate the completeness, accuracy, and reliability of audit evidence and investigate identified gaps or anomalies.
• Perform root cause analysis and identify potential control weaknesses, unauthorized activities, or non-compliance.
• Prepare clear and well-supported audit documentation, findings, working papers, and reports.
• Escalate significant or high-risk findings and perform follow-up validation of corrective actions.
• Participate in post-audit discussions, reporting, and continuous improvement of audit processes.
• Maintain auditor independence, confidentiality, and professional integrity.
• Conduct onsite fieldwork and official business trips as required for audit engagements across client locations.

Skills

IT Audit

IT Compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Fieldwork

English communication

Audit reporting

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT-related field

Job description

Location: Metro Manila
Work Setup: Hybrid – 3 days onsite / 2 days WFH
Schedule: Morning Shift – 8:00 AM–5:00 PM or 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary:Up to ₱150,000 package
Target Start: ASAP

We are looking for an experienced IT Auditor to join our team and handle internal and external audit engagements involving IT systems, controls, compliance, security, and third-party environments.

The role is ideal for an IT audit or compliance professional with strong experience in IT General Controls (ITGC), ISO standards, audit execution, evidence validation, and documentation, who can work independently and communicate findings effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute internal and external IT audits covering systems, infrastructure, security, compliance, and third-party environments.

• Assess IT General Controls (ITGC), application controls, access controls, system configurations, and security controls against established audit criteria.

• Review systems, processes, and controls for compliance with applicable regulatory, internal, and ISO requirements.

• Perform audit preparation, system readiness checks, functional testing, user/identity verification, and other audit procedures.

• Validate the completeness, accuracy, and reliability of audit evidence and investigate identified gaps or anomalies.

• Perform root cause analysis and identify potential control weaknesses, unauthorized activities, or instances of non-compliance.

• Prepare clear and well-supported audit documentation, findings, working papers, and reports.

• Escalate significant or high-risk findings and perform follow-up validation of corrective actions and remediation.

• Participate in post-audit discussions, reporting, and continuous improvement of audit processes and documentation.

• Maintain auditor independence, confidentiality, and professional integrity throughout all engagements.

• Conduct onsite fieldwork and official business trips as required for audit engagements across different client locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in IT Audit, IT Compliance, QA, or related functions.

• Strong experience in IT Audit and/or Compliance, including audit planning, execution, documentation, and reporting.

• Experience in ISO implementation, audit, or certification.

• Working knowledge of IT General Controls (ITGC) and application controls.

• Familiarity with IT infrastructure, operating systems, networks, databases, APIs, cloud environments, and security controls.

• Strong analytical, investigative, and root cause analysis skills.

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.

• High level of integrity, discretion, and attention to detail when handling confidential information and sensitive systems.

• Must be comfortable with onsite audit work, fieldwork, and business travel when required.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with any of the following certifications or relevant exposure are highly preferred:

• CISA

• CIA

• ISO 27001

• ISO 22301

• ISO 9001

• ISO 45001

• Other relevant IT audit, information security, compliance, or ISO certifications

Prior experience auditing organizations in regulated industries is an advantage.

Work Arrangement & Other Details

• Hybrid setup: 3 days onsite / 2 days work-from-home, subject to company standards.

• New hires are required to complete at least one month of fully onsite work before transitioning to the hybrid arrangement.

• Morning shift: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM or 9:00 AM–6:00 PM.

• The role involves fieldwork and official business travel, particularly during post-audit periods.

• Audit engagements may require travel to various client locations, including La Union, Pasay, BGC, Cebu, and other areas.

• Company vehicles are provided for official business trips.

• Candidates who can start ASAP are highly preferred.