AUDIT MANAGER

Responsible for overseeing the completion of Audit Projects for RBC Corporate in accordance with the approved Audit Plan.

Develops the Annual Audit Plan for submission to Immediate Superior and/or Audit Department Head for review and approval.

• Performs Annual Risk Assessments and manages audits in accordance with accepted Internal Auditing standards.

• Plans and manages audit reviews to assess controls, operational efficiencies, and compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulations.

• Develops and/or reviews audit programs for Corporate Audits to determine the risks, weaknesses in processes, and existence & absence of controls.

• Validates and confirms the reported key control points and weaknesses in the system or function being audited. Issues recommendations that will enhance operational effectivity and efficiency.

• Obtains, analyzes, and appraises evidence and/or data to serve as bases for an informed objective opinion.

• Reviews audit work and findings in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards (i.e., IIA). Ensures that working papers are adequately documented and audit evidence and data are sufficient.

• Gathers information from knowledgeable internal/external sources about audit areas and functions to determine appropriate audit methodology.

• Resolves audit problems that may occur and revises/modifies audit coverage and schedule, as deemed appropriate.

• Leads the initial and exit audit conferences with auditees composed of Department Heads and/or Managers.

• Reviews draft reports, provides inputs on the adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of the system or function under review, and presents findings to the Management and/or Immediate Superior.

• Monitors and/or follows-up recommendations and auditee's action steps to ensure implementation of promised corrective action/s.

• Creates, reviews, and/or updates Internal Audit Policies and Procedures to ensure that these are written clearly, comprehensively, with sufficient internal controls, and in compliance with IIA standards.

• Reviews manpower resources and develops reasonable budget for the Auditors.

• Administers regular meeting with the Auditors to ensure timely feedback among the members of the team.

• Participates in interviewing and selecting staff to fill-in audit vacancies.

• Trains, orients, and evaluates staff and recommends developmental programs to improve the services of the department.

• Approves Itinerary and Expense reports and approves RGAS Notifications (e.g., leaves, overtime, undertime, etc.) and/or work hours.

• Performs other related tasks that may be assigned from time to time.

• Graduate of BS Accountancy
• Must be a Certified Public Accountant
• Preferably, Certified Internal Auditor
• At least 2 years External Audit experience
• At least 5 years Internal Audit experience in similar industry
• Combined 3 years in managerial capacity
• Strong understanding of Accounting and Financial Reporting Frameworks (i.e., PAS & PFRS)
• Basic knowledge of Philippine Tax Law (i.e., Income Tax, Withholding, VAT, Import/Export Tariff)
• Advanced skill in Auditing standards, techniques & reporting
• Advanced skill in risk identification, assessment & management
• With exposure in similar industry; strong understanding of functions & processes of a manufacturing business
• With exposure in project management