IT Auditor - Internal Audit, MariBank (Project-based)

MariBank Philippines, Inc. (A Rural Bank); Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A rural banking institution in Metro Manila seeks an experienced IT Auditor to lead audit engagements and manage the IT Audit Universe. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or a related field with at least 3 years of IT audit experience, preferably from a Big 4 audit firm. The role includes preparing audit plans, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The position offers project-based employment opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of IT audit experience, preferably from a Big 4 audit firm.
• Experience in the audit of corporate/network infrastructure and security.
• Completed training in IT Audit Standards (e.g., ITAF).

Responsibilities

• Maintain the IT Audit Universe and prepare the annual audit plan.
• Lead IT audit engagements and ensure completion of the audit plan.
• Prepare audit planning documents and conduct audit procedures.

Skills

IT audit experience

Data Analytics

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Accounting, or related

Tools

Computer-assisted audit techniques

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining the IT Audit Universe, performing risk assessment, and preparing the annual audit plan.
• Lead the conduct of IT audit engagements, including outsourcing activities, ensuring completion of annual audit plan in a timely and efficient manner.
• Prepare audit planning documents, ensuring the implementation of a risk-based audit approach in the identification of IT audit scope and objectives.
• Facilitate the conduct of kick‑off and exit meetings and other communication with IT and business units, ensuring effective exchange of information.
• Spearhead the performance of audit procedures, such as interview, system and process walkthrough, document review, test of controls, and data analysis using computer‑assisted audit techniques (CAATs), ensuring thorough and effective achievement of audit objectives.
• Conclude the IT audit engagement including formulation of audit recommendations to improve governance, risk management, and control process, and drafting of audit report.
• Perform follow‑up and reporting procedures on any open / unresolved audit observations, ensuring timely remediation and implementation of recommended internal control measures.
• Wrap up IT audit engagements by finalizing working papers and ensuring all documents are complete, accurate, and properly filed in accordance with the Internal Audit Manual and Bank's policies and procedures.
• Lead the performance of ad‑hoc activities such as observation on business continuity and disaster recovery plan testing exercise, special investigation, and other request/directive from the Board or Management.
• Support the IT Audit Lead in reporting results of audit to the Audit Committee, ensuring clear, concise, and comprehensive communication.

Requirements

• Graduate of Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Accounting, Banking & Finance, Business Management or any related course
• At least 3 years of IT audit experience from Big 4 audit firm, or part of an IT internal audit team within the banking /financial industry
• Preferably with experience in the audit of corporate and network infrastructure, database security, platform security, and mobile application security
• Preferably completed the training in IT Audit Standards (i.e., ITAF, etc.), AML/CFT
• Experience in BSP Rules & Regulations, IT Audit Practices
• Experience in Data Analytics, Use of computer‑assisted audit techniques & tools
• With good communication and interpersonal skills
• Adaptable, willing to learn and thrive in a fast‑paced environment
• Open to project‑based employment