Audit Associate

The Audit Associate assists in the execution of audit projects, report preparation and staff training and development to ensure achievement of audit objectives in accordance with the Company's objectives. They adopt the Code of Ethics as promulgated by Audit and Accounting professional body. The Audit Associate may act as project lead auditor & supervise audit staff or may work alone, as deemed necessary.

A. AUDIT  PROJECT  EXECUTION

1. Assist  Audit  Manager  in  preparing an Audit Project Plan, ensuring its immediate implementation, preparing time table,  and  staff  assignments (as deemed necessary).  Audit Specialist may work alone or as lead auditor & supervise staff  in a complex audit  project.
2. Survey  functions and activities in assigned projects in order to determine nature of operations and adequacy of  control system.
3. Prepare audit program based on results of  preliminary review and walkthrough and ensures  adherence  to approved  program.
4. Assess  progress of  audit projects and adherence to budget and timetable.
5. Review audit working papers to ensure completeness,  accuracy, and compliance  with  audit plans.  Ensure  all  exceptions / conclusions are fully supported.
6. Conduct field visits (stores, warehouses, other areas) as deemed necessary

B.  AUDIT  REPORTING

1. Discuss  and  verify  facts with auditees  to  acquire  explanation  for  exceptions and  weaknesses  in  internal  controls  and  identify  operations  for  improvements.
2. Prepare  audit report  on  evaluated  audit projects,  conducts  research and  benchmarking  to support  audit  recommendations.
3. Monitor  and  report  implementation progress  of  audit  recommendations.

C. ADMINISTRATIVE

1. Keep  abreast  of  Company's policies and procedures;  monitors compliance.
2. Uphold  the Standards  for Professional  Practice in Internal Audit  and Code of  Ethics  as  promulgated by  Audit  and  Accounting  professional  bodies.
3. Stay  informed  of  developments  in  internal  auditing  standards and accounting standards
4. Promulgate improvement of  internal business processes.
5. Maintain  staff  discipline  and  evaluate staff  performance  to ensure productivity  and  competence.
6. Performs other functions as necessary in the audit

Job Specifications

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, Industrial Engineering, and other allied courses
• Minimum Work Experience: 1-2 years experience in internal auditing or external auditing or accounting work in a supervisory capacity
• Must be willing to work onsite in Makati City and be open to conducting store and warehouse visits

Competencies

• Strong analytical skills
• Computer literate
• Good communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Presentation skills
• Hardworking and has positive work attitude