Senior Audit Associate

Private Advertiser; Makati; Hybrid; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Legaspi Village, Makati City, is seeking a Senior Audit Associate to lead internal audit engagements across processes, Head Office units, branches, clusters, and application systems.

The successful candidate will assess internal controls, ensure compliance with policies and regulations, support investigations, and mentor junior auditors, while collaborating with the Chief Audit Executive and audit leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a reputable college or university.
• 2–5 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, or a combination of both.
• Experience in operational/internal auditing or the financial services industry is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of audit procedures, internal controls, and business processes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and mentoring abilities.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and quality-conscious.
• Adaptable and capable of handling varied and changing audit assignments.

Responsibilities

• Lead or participate in audit engagements covering business processes, branches, business units, and application systems.
• Conduct audit fieldwork, compliance testing, and substantive testing to evaluate internal controls and financial records.
• Assess compliance with internal policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Serve as engagement team lead for focused or non-complex audits and as a team member for complex engagements.
• Guide, coach, and mentor associates and newly hired auditors.
• Lead case investigations in accordance with the Code of Conduct and Internal Audit Manual.
• Present investigation findings and results to Senior Management and the Audit Committee.
• Provide coaching and career guidance to audit team members.
• Collaborate closely with the Chief Audit Executive, Audit Manager, and Audit Assistant Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We're Hiring: Senior Audit Associate

Location: Legaspi Village, Makati City
Work Setup: Hybrid (5 days onsite per month)
Work Schedule:

• Monday to Thursday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Friday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Job Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Senior Audit Associate to lead and perform internal audit engagements across business processes, Head Office units, branches, clusters, and application systems.

The successful candidate will assess internal controls, ensure compliance with policies and regulations, support investigations, and contribute to audit reporting while providing guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead or participate in audit engagements covering business processes, branches, business units, and application systems.

• Conduct audit fieldwork, compliance testing, and substantive testing to evaluate internal controls and financial records.

• Assess compliance with internal policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.

• Serve as engagement team lead for focused or non-complex audits and as a team member for complex engagements.

• Guide, coach, and mentor associates and newly hired auditors.

• Lead case investigations in accordance with the Code of Conduct and Internal Audit Manual.

• Present investigation findings and results to Senior Management and the Audit Committee.

• Provide coaching and career guidance to audit team members.

• Collaborate closely with the Chief Audit Executive, Audit Manager, and Audit Assistant Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a reputable college or university.

• At least 2–5 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, or a combination of both.

• Experience in operational/internal auditing or the financial services industry is an advantage.

• Strong knowledge of audit procedures, internal controls, and business processes.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and mentoring abilities.

• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and quality-conscious.

• Adaptable and capable of handling varied and changing audit assignments.

Preferred Certifications

Candidates with any of the following certifications are highly encouraged to apply:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

• Other relevant specialty certifications

Interested?

If you have the experience and expertise we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you!