Project Management Audit Officer

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

Job summary

PJ Lhuillier Group of Companies is seeking an experienced audit professional to independently perform audits across the project lifecycle, ensuring governance, risk management and controls are strong, and projects meet scope, schedule and cost targets.

The role emphasizes documenting findings, presenting results to management, and developing practical recommendations to improve project execution and control effectiveness, with Makati-based work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Business, Engineering, IT, or related field.
• At least 5-6 years of experience in audit, risk, compliance, finance, operations, or project-related functions.
• Experienced in project management, risk management, and internal control principles.
• Possession of CIA, PMP, CRISC, or Lean Six Sigma certifications is an advantage.
• Experienced in audit testing, documentation, and stakeholder coordination.
• Familiar with project governance frameworks and reporting processes.
• Willing to work in Makati.

Responsibilities

• Familiar with annual audit planning and project risk assessment activities, supporting the development of risk-based audit plans.
• Skilled in preparing Audit Work Programs, including defining audit scope, objectives, audit procedures, and timelines.
• Experienced in conducting walkthroughs and interviews, identifying key project risks and evaluating related controls.
• Proficient in performing audit testing, data analysis, and review of project documentation and records.
• Knowledgeable in evaluating project governance, risk management practices, and internal control frameworks.
• Able to assess project performance in terms of scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk adherence.
• Capable of identifying control gaps, issues, and root causes affecting project delivery and control effectiveness.
• Skilled in documenting audit work, developing clear findings, and forming practical recommendations.
• Strong in presenting audit results, discussing findings with management, and monitoring resolution of agreed action plans.

Skills

Audit

Risk management

Project governance

Data analysis

Stakeholder coordination

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy / related field

Tools

Audit software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Job Description:

The position is primarily responsible for independently performing audits of projects and project management practices to assess governance, risk, and controls across the project lifecycle. The position is also responsible for ensuring that projects are delivered within approved scope, timeline, cost, and quality standards, and for providing recommendations to improve project execution and the effectiveness of controls.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Familiar with annual audit planning and project risk assessment activities, supporting the development of risk-based audit plans.
• Skilled in preparing Audit Work Programs, including defining audit scope, objectives, audit procedures, and timelines.
• Experienced in conducting walkthroughs and interviews, identifying key project risks and evaluating related controls.
• Proficient in performing audit testing, data analysis, and review of project documentation and records.
• Knowledgeable in evaluating project governance, risk management practices, and internal control frameworks.
• Able to assess project performance in terms of scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk adherence.
• Capable of identifying control gaps, issues, and root causes affecting project delivery and control effectiveness.
• Skilled in documenting audit work, developing clear findings, and forming practical recommendations.
• Strong in presenting audit results, discussing findings with management, and monitoring resolution of agreed action plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Business, Engineering, IT, or related field.
• At least 5-6 years of experience in audit, risk, compliance, finance, operations, or project-related functions.
• Experienced in project management, risk management, and internal control principles.
• Possession of CIA, PMP, CRISC, or Lean Six Sigma certifications is an advantage.
• Experienced in audit testing, documentation, and stakeholder coordination.
• Familiar with project governance frameworks and reporting processes.
• Willing to work in Makati.