Senior Auditor

Security Bank Corporation; Makati; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Security Bank Corporation seeks a Senior Auditor to assist in engagement planning and execute audit processes efficiently. Responsibilities include collaboration with the Audit Manager to identify audit objectives, developing risk assessments, and ensuring adherence to auditing standards. Candidates should possess a relevant Bachelor's degree, preferably CPA or equivalent, with experience in audit and understanding banking regulations. This role emphasizes quality assurance and mentoring within the audit team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy / Internal Audit / Finance / Banking.
• Preferably a CPA or have any equivalent professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, CFE.
• Preferably with work experience in Audit, Banking, Finance, or Taxation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Audit Manager on audit objectives and scope.
• Develop/update risk assessments and Audit Program Guides.
• Review working papers for completeness and accuracy.
• Identify and recommend sampling approaches for audits.
• Report key issues or concerns to Audit Management.
• Implement quality assurance standards in audit engagements.

Skills

Good understanding of banking operations

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy / Internal Audit / Finance / Banking

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent certifications

Tools

Audit-related systems applications

Job description

As a Senior Auditor, you are responsible to assist the Audit Manager in the engagement-level planning, supervision of fieldwork, and first-level review of audit issues of the audit team in the conduct of assurance and consulting services to improve the effectiveness of the governance processes, risk management and internal controls related to the engagement.

How you'll contribute

• Collaborate with the Audit Manager in identifying the functions/key roles of the Audit Client through process mapping and assist in establishing the audit review objectives, evaluation criteria, and scope of the engagement.
• Develop/prepare or revisit/update the engagement-level risk assessment and Audit Program Guides (APGs) with the assistance of the Audit Examiner.
• Assist the Audit Manager in managing audit engagements and complete execution of approved APGs.
• Timely review of working papers prepared by the Audit Examiner ensuring complete documentation of the test of transactions and engagement results/conclusions are based on appropriate analysis and evaluations.
• Identify and recommend appropriate sampling approaches including the use of digital audit tools and techniques to improve effectiveness and efficiency of audit process.
• Timely reporting or escalation of key issues or concerns to Audit Management.
• Implement and maintain quality assurance and improvement standards in the assigned audit engagements.
• Ensure adherence to the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards) and the Code of Ethics established by The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
• Support the Audit Manager in mentoring and coaching Audit Examiners, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and personal growth.
• Ensure that any additional responsibilities are carried out in a manner consistent with the principles of internal auditing and the organization’s commitment to ethical practices.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy / Internal Audit / Finance / Banking.
• Preferably a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or have any equivalent professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, CFE.
• Preferably with work experience related in Audit, Banking, Finance, Taxation.
• Good understanding of banking operations and governing laws and regulations on assigned areas.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other audit-related systems applications.