Role Overview:

Responsible for supporting Internal Audit Management by developing and executing the annual audit plan within their designated section. This role involves conducting comprehensive audit engagements, including preliminary risk assessments, engagement planning, audit work program preparation, and fieldwork execution. The Audit Officer also assists in supervising Internal Auditors during engagements and ensures effective communication of audit results through detailed reports and presentations to Metrobank-IAG and the Audit Committee.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct and document preliminary risk assessments of the auditee through Engagement Planning and Risk Assessment reports
• Prepare and update Audit Program Guides and Audit Rating Systems for the auditee
• Discuss audit scope, objectives, procedures, and expectations with auditee management on the first day of fieldwork
• Submit reports to department heads for their review
• Ensure the audit team is briefed and equipped to efficiently and effectively execute the audit strategy and complete the review scope, including any identified changes
• Participate in pre-audit conferences with the Audit Team to discuss the approved audit engagement plan and identify potential problem areas and appropriate actions
• Execute the audit plan by performing assigned audit procedures and documenting review results
• Ensure that audit scope, samples, source documents reviewed, audit procedures, exceptions noted, and other significant information are documented in the audit working papers.
• Monitor day-to-day tasks to ensure audit objectives are accomplished
• Review team members' work and monitor the status/progress of the audit engagement until its completion when assigned as the supervising auditor (or team leader)
• Perform other functions as assigned by the department head

Qualifications:

• Graduate of Accountancy
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification required; Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in internal or external audit in a supervisory capacity
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Demonstrates reliability and good moral character

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