Senior Audit Lead, Retail Banking

EastWest Bank; Davao City; Hybrid; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

EastWest Banking Corporation in Davao seeks an Audit Section Head – Retail Banking Audit to drive risk-based audits and strengthen controls across retail banking operations. You will lead engagements, oversee teams, and partner with regulators to uphold standards in a hybrid setting.

The role requires CPA or equivalent certifications and 5+ years in internal audit or banking. Leadership, communication, and analytical skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy.
• CPA certification preferred; CIA, CISA, or CFE advantageous.
• At least 5 years in internal audit or banking operations.
• Strong knowledge of risk management, governance, and internal controls.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements within Retail Banking Audit and oversee audit teams.
• Support annual risk-based audit planning ensuring coverage of processes and controls.
• Review findings and reports for quality and regulatory compliance.
• Develop practical recommendations to strengthen controls.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to promote risk culture.
• Mentor and develop audit professionals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Report writing

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy

CPA Certification

CIA / CISA / CFE advantageous

Job description

EastWest Banking Corporation in Davao seeks an Audit Section Head – Retail Banking Audit to drive risk-based audits and strengthen controls across retail banking operations. You will lead engagements, oversee teams, and partner with regulators to uphold standards in a hybrid setting.

The role requires CPA or equivalent certifications and 5+ years in internal audit or banking. Leadership, communication, and analytical skills are essential for success.