Audit Officer (Business Process)

Job Responsibilities

The position is primarily responsible for assisting the Business Process Audit Department Head in developing a comprehensive and practical program of audit activities. It also involves executing the audit plan, preparing audit findings, communicating audit results to clients, and providing recommendations to address audit findings.

• Audit Planning
• Assist in developing a comprehensive audit schedule and plan, including objectives, scope, and timelines
• Facilitate opening conferences and document meeting minutes
• Understand and document internal business processes through interviews or walkthroughs
• Conduct risk and control assessments, and analyze data for audit results
• Prepare the Audit Work Program (AWP)
• Audit Field Work
• Perform audits based on the assigned work program and other necessary techniques
• Provide recommendations to address findings and organize audit working papers
• Support other Audit Officers and Specialists as needed
• Analyze findings and ensure proper documentation of observations
• Assist in implementing corrective actions based on audit results
• Communicating and Reporting
• Inform unit heads of audit issues, including control weaknesses and non-compliance
• Prepare various reports such as Audit Briefs, Executive Summaries, and Status Updates
• Discuss initial findings with clients during closing conferences
• Document action plans, management comments, and risk acceptance
• Evaluate overall engagement results and finalize audit reports
• Monitoring
• Follow up on the status of reported audit issues with concerned units
• Validate completed action plans and send pending action summaries
• Update monitoring databases regularly
• Ensure timely communication of progress and unresolved issues
• Provide status updates to the Audit Department Head

Qualifications

• Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy or any related-field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is required
• At least five (5) years of relevant experience in internal audit, business process review, or risk management
• With people management experience, including leading audit teams or supervising junior auditors
• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks, audit methodologies, and risk assessment techniques
• Familiarity with process mapping, root cause analysis, and audit tools
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple audits/projects simultaneously
• Amenable to work in Makati City