Audit Analytics Specialist

Contributes to data-driven decision-making, continuous assurance, and the improvement of audit methodologies in line with Global Internal Audit Standards.

• Provides data-driven inputs and analytics support in the development of the annual internal audit plan.
• Assists in defining audit scopes, identifying key data sources, and establishing analytics procedures for audit engagements.
• Executes data extraction, transformation, and analysis using tools such as SQL, Python, Power BI, and Excel.
• Performs quantitative risk assessment and trend analysis to identify process anomalies, control gaps, and fraud indicators.
• Translates analytics findings into visual dashboards and narratives to support audit observations and management reporting.
• Participates in audit meetings (kick-off, progress, and closing) to present analytics results and insights.
• Supports follow-up reviews by validating the status of audit recommendations through data monitoring.
• Collaborates with management and audit teams to design and implement automation or continuous monitoring tools.
• Provides analytics consulting and advisory support on process improvement and efficiency initiatives.
• Prepares reports summarizing recommendations and assist in quarterly and annual analytics updates to the Audit and Risk Committee.
• Contributes to the implementation of the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) for audit analytics activities.
• Ensures analytic procedures comply with internal policies, IIA, and ISACA standards.
• Assists in ethics, fraud detection, and risk analytics-related initiatives or training.
• Supports internal control governance by developing risk dashboards and data-driven key risk indicators (KRIs).
• Prepares individual time reports, maintain project documentation, and monitor analytics resources.
• Assists in maintaining and updating the Audit Manual and analytics methodology guide.
• Participates in internal and external training, professional certification, and continuous learning in audit analytics and data science.
• Engages in professional associations and promote knowledge-sharing within the team.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Department Head.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or other business-related courses.
• At least five (5) years of full-time experience in internal auditing, accounting, or information systems auditing.
• Experience working with SAP environments.
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) designation preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is an advantage.
• Proficient in SQL, Python, Power BI, and advanced Excel.
• Willing to work in Makati.