Branch Audit Officer

Helps plan, carry out, and report on operations audits to ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and regulations. Aids in creating and improving audit programs and supports ongoing enhancements to audit practices through data analysis, monitoring, and advisory work.

• Contributes to annual audit planning and operations audit scheduling.
• Creates detailed audit work programs with clear goals, scope, and timelines.
• Facilitates conduct of preliminary meetings and opening conferences
• Performs understanding of the business, walkthroughs, interviews, and risk assessments to pinpoint key controls.
• Identifies trends, root causes, and control gaps through data analysis.
• Drafts Audit Work Program (AWP) for Department Head approval.
• Conducts audits per approved AWP and standards.
• Reviews supporting documents, perform control testing, and evaluate operational compliance.
• Identifies issues and recommends corrective actions.
• Organizes working papers per audit documentation rules.
• Drafts audit findings, briefs, and observation sheets.
• Participates in closing meetings to review results and management responses.
• Consolidates reports and summaries for Department Head submission.
• Monitors client responses and verify corrective actions implementation.
• Prepares quarterly progress reports to the Audit Committee.
• Participates in special projects, management requests, or process reviews as part of consulting or advisory engagements.
• Provides analytical and risk-based recommendations to improve operations and efficiency.
• Monitors the status of audit recommendations and management action plans.
• Validates completion and effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Updates audit issue tracking systems and submit periodic progress summaries.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy
• At least four (4) years of full-time experience in auditing, accounting, or business analysis, including two (2) years supervisory or project management experience
• Knowledge of internal control frameworks and audit standards (e.g., Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards, COSO framework)
• Strong understanding of branch operations, regulatory compliance, and operational risk
• Experience in audit planning, execution, documentation, and report writing
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools
• Strong analytical and root cause analysis skills
• Willing to work in Makati