Operations Audit Officer

PJ Lhuillier Group of Companies; Davao City; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

PJ Lhuillier Group of Companies is seeking an experienced Auditor to help plan, execute, and report on operations audits. You will evaluate internal controls, perform risk assessments, and collaborate on improving audit programs through data-driven insights.

The role requires at least four years in auditing or analytics, strong Excel skills, and a solid understanding of COSO and IIA standards. Willingness to work in Davao City is expected.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of full-time experience in auditing, accounting, or business analysis
• Knowledge of internal control frameworks and audit standards (e.g., IIA, COSO)
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and operational risk
• Proficient in Excel and data analysis tools

Responsibilities

• Contributes to annual audit planning and audit scheduling.
• Creates detailed audit work programs with clear goals, scope, and timelines.
• Performs understanding of the business, walkthroughs, interviews, and risk assessments to pinpoint key controls.
• Identifies trends, root causes, and control gaps through data analysis.
• Drafts Audit Work Program for Department Head approval and conducts audits per approved plans.
• Prepares quarterly progress reports to the Audit Committee and updates audit issue tracking systems.

Skills

Auditing

Internal controls

Data analysis

Risk assessment

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Helps plan, carry out, and report on operations audits to ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and regulations. Aids in creating and improving audit programs and supports ongoing enhancements to audit practices through data analysis, monitoring, and advisory work.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Contributes to annual audit planning and operations audit scheduling.
• Creates detailed audit work programs with clear goals, scope, and timelines.
• Facilitates conduct of preliminary meetings and opening conferences
• Performs understanding of the business, walkthroughs, interviews, and risk assessments to pinpoint key controls.
• Identifies trends, root causes, and control gaps through data analysis.
• Drafts Audit Work Program (AWP) for Department Head approval.
• Conducts audits per approved AWP and standards.
• Reviews supporting documents, perform control testing, and evaluate operational compliance.
• Identifies issues and recommends corrective actions.
• Organizes working papers per audit documentation rules.
• Drafts audit findings, briefs, and observation sheets.
• Participates in closing meetings to review results and management responses.
• Consolidates reports and summaries for Department Head submission.
• Monitors client responses and verify corrective actions implementation.
• Prepares quarterly progress reports to the Audit Committee.
• Participates in special projects, management requests, or process reviews as part of consulting or advisory engagements.
• Provides analytical and risk-based recommendations to improve operations and efficiency.
• Monitors the status of audit recommendations and management action plans.
• Validates completion and effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Updates audit issue tracking systems and submit periodic progress summaries.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy
• At least four (4) years of full-time experience in auditing, accounting, or business analysis, including two (2) years supervisory or project management experience
• Knowledge of internal control frameworks and audit standards (e.g., Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards, COSO framework)
• Strong understanding of branch operations, regulatory compliance, and operational risk
• Experience in audit planning, execution, documentation, and report writing
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools
• Strong analytical and root cause analysis skills
• Willing to work in Davao City

Requirements