Audit Officer

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Position Title: Audit Officer

Job Summary:

Responsible for the delivery of internal audit engagements on Bank’s Risk Management, Corporate Governance, and Control Processes managed at the institutional level, including relevant application systems review in accordance with the established audit engagement plan. Performance of risk assessments, assurance, advisory, and consulting activities should conform with the International Audit Standards and Internal Audit (IA) Manual.

Role Exposure:

Engagement Planning and Fieldwork

1. Performs initial risk assessment and prepares Engagement Planning and Risk Assessment (EPRA) Report.
2. Prepares or customizes the Audit Program Guide (APG) and Audit Rating System (ARS), as needed.
3. Initiates audit kick-off meeting with the auditees.
4. Ensures completion and proper documentation of audit procedures and achievement of audit objectives.
5. Oversees work of team members and/or provides mentoring/coaching for the on-the-job training of new auditors, as applicable.
6. Determines and endorses critical issues identified to the Department Head.
7. Coordinates sending of confirmation letters for accounts or balances subject to sensitive (red flag) audit observations with Continuous Auditing Department (CAD), as necessary.
8. Communicates audit observations noted and recommendations to the auditees.
9. Facilitates post-audit conference with the auditees.

Audit Reporting and Monitoring Activities

10. Ensures timely preparation of audit report drafts for review of the Department Head.
11. Conducts independent audit report referencing, as requested.
12. In coordination with CAD, assists in the evaluation of management committed actions/resolutions to audit findings or recommendations.

Group Supervision

13. Assists the Department Head, if needed, in ensuring effective supervision over IA function of Metrobank subsidiaries and affiliates under the Group Structure.

Other Related Duties

14. Addresses the requirements, if applicable, of regulators, external auditors, and other assessors.
15. Liaises/coordinates with other Business and Control Units, as necessary.
16. Evaluates proposals or amendments to policies and procedures endorsed by the Business Systems Division.
17. Prepares administrative requirements (e.g., Letter of Authority, and reimbursement or liquidation of expenses).
18. Recommends and assists in the development and enhancement of Computer Assisted Audit Tools and Techniques (CAATTs), as applicable.
19. Conducts echo/in-house trainings, as requested.
20. Performs other related functions that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy
• At least 3 years’ solid experience in audit from banking industries
• CPA required

Other Details:

Rank: Junior Officer

Unit: Office of the President / Internal Audit Group / Commercial Banking Audit Division / Commercial Products and Services Audit Department

Location: Metrobank Center, BGC, Taguig City