Internal Auditor III

Posted 2 days ago and deadline of application is on 7 Jul

Recruiter was hiring 10 hours ago

Job Description

Summary of Work Activities and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Director, the Internal Auditor III is responsible for the timely planning and execution of risk-based audits and other projects to effectively and systematically evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the University’s risk management and internal control systems.

This position shall also evaluate whether financial risks are appropriately identified and managed; financial information and the means to report them are accurate, timely, and actionable; assets are acquired economically and adequately protected; internal controls are adequate and operating as intended; established processes and systems enable compliance and processes are in place to report and investigate fraud, theft and other infractions.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
I. Internal Audit

• Plans the details of the audit particularly the requirements and testing procedures to obtain the information
• Performs full audit cycle including risk management and control, operations effectiveness, compliance, and financial health
• Coordinates with the auditee’s key personnel for the execution of the approved work plan and documents the audit process in conformity with professional audit standards
• Evaluates the adequacy of process design and effectiveness of controls in meeting business, control, risk management, and compliance objectives, and provides evidential support for findings
• Participates in closing meetings with the auditees at the end of fieldwork and provides clear explanations for identified issues
• Prepares concise audit reports for review of the Director to effectively communicate findings and recommendations to management
• Provides inputs in the development of the annual Audit Plan with inputs from key personnel such as the Unit/Department Heads and the Audit Committee
• Performs consulting services for management through participation in special projects designed to introduce new and/or changes to processes, systems, and/or procedures

II. Office Support and Client Management

• Assists the Director in the preparation of the annual budget and its day-to-day management
• Coordinates the work of the third-party audit firm in developing audit questionnaires, liaising with University personnel, performing fieldwork, etc.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with all levels of staff, senior management, and the members of the Audit Committee

III. Performs other duties as may be required by the immediate supervisor and/or authorized representatives

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Technical Acumen: Working knowledge of professional II A performance standards (i.e., planning, testing, sampling and documentation); In depth understanding of accounting principles and financial statements; Solid understanding of risk and control concepts and ability to apply them to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of business processes, systems, procedures and practices
• Technological Savvy: Ability to utilize information technology and computer and internet systems to accomplish tasks; Well-developed skills in Word, Excel and flowcharting software; Basic knowledge of Information Systems
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate tactfully and sensitively with all types of personalities and predispositions, utilizing different media directed at different audiences/stakeholders
• Problem Solving Skills: Identifying problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Organization and Time Management Skills: Managing one’s own time and the time of others; Well-developed organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments
• Critical and Analytical Thinking: Ability to connect patterns and see the implications of actions to other systems/processes, analyze large scale data (qualitative and quantitative), and come up with recommendations
• Self-Improvement: Commitment to continuous self-development and expansion of knowledge
• Integrity: Personal integrity with ethics and values aligned with that of the University; Ability to stand firm on difficult issues if required
• Adaptability: Demonstrated job commitment and flexibility to meet changing expectations
• Initiative: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, or its equivalent
• Holder of a recognized professional designation in Accounting, preferably Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Internal Auditor (CIA, CISA, etc.)
• At least 3 years of work experience as an auditor in a reputable auditing firm

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The Ateneo de Manila University (Ateneo) is one of the leading universities in the Philippines. More than 150 years in existence, the Ateneo has grown into a major Jesuit institution. Officially it became a university in 1959. It offers over 100 academic degree programmes.Ateneo offers Basic Education (Grade School, Junior and Senior High School). In addition, the Loyola Schools (college) is made up of four schools (Social Sciences; Humanities; Science and Engineering; and Management) that offer graduate and undergraduate degrees, with a total enrolment of about 10,000 students per year. The Ateneo has 4 professional schools located in 3 campuses in Quezon City, Makati City and Pasig City (Business; Government; Law; and Medicine and Public Health), with about 4,000 professional postgraduate students.It has an array of research centres, 11 of which are recognized as Centres of Excellence by the Philippine Commission on Higher Education. In addition to a European Studies Programme, it has a Centre for Asian Studies that fosters comparative research on East and Southeast Asia.The Ateneo has 207 partnerships with universities around the world (82 in Europe, 87 in Asia, 11 in Australia and New Zealand, and 27 in North and South America) and is a member of the ASEAN Universities Network and 3 other international university networks. The Ateneo’s Rizal Library is the most advanced in the Philippines with over 307,000 titles in its collection and online access to most major academic journals.

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