Senior Audit Validation Lead

ACCA Careers; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking an Audit Validation professional to lead and design audit validation activities as part of a transformation program in our Manila office. You will interpret risk themes, challenge control design, and work with audit teams and senior stakeholders to ensure effective risk coverage.

The role emphasizes leading testing initiatives, coordinating walkthroughs, and mentoring the audit team to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of audit procedures and standards and a four-year degree.
• Analytical skills and understanding of auditing/accounting standards.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple audits simultaneously and deliver timely within budget.
• Lead discussions with stakeholders on testing findings.
• Proactively challenge issues and draft root cause reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop testing approach and ensure the scope of the audit validation activities is comprehensive and adequate.
• Lead walkthroughs, planning meetings.
• Provides training, coaching, and auditing expertise to the audit team.

Skills

Audit procedures knowledge

Analytical skills

Oral and written communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Four-year degree program

Job description

Northern Trust is seeking an Audit Validation professional to lead and design audit validation activities as part of a transformation program in our Manila office. You will interpret risk themes, challenge control design, and work with audit teams and senior stakeholders to ensure effective risk coverage.

The role emphasizes leading testing initiatives, coordinating walkthroughs, and mentoring the audit team to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget.