Internal Auditor

Internal Auditor | Rural Bank

The role we're hiring for is based in Bacolod, Negros Occidental. It follows a hybrid work setup, which means you'll only be required to report to the office when needed. The regular working hours are 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

If you successfully pass this initial interview, the next step will be an interview with the Head of Audit, who will discuss the role in more detail, including the day-to-day responsibilities and expectations.

Job Summary

The Internal Auditor is responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of the bank's internal controls, risk management, and governance processes. The role conducts operational, financial, and compliance audits to ensure adherence to BSP regulations, internal policies, and banking standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits in accordance with the approved audit plan.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and compliance with BSP regulations, internal policies, and applicable laws.
• Review banking operations, including deposits, loans, cash handling, tellering, accounting, and other support functions to identify control gaps and operational risks.
• Prepare audit reports with findings and recommendations, and monitor the implementation of corrective actions.
• Assist in investigations involving suspected fraud, irregularities, or policy violations.
• Coordinate with business units throughout the audit process to facilitate information gathering, discuss findings, and support audit activities.
• Maintain complete and accurate audit working papers and supporting documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Accounting Information Systems, Internal Auditing, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA designation is an advantage but not required.
• 2–5 years of overall work experience, with at least experience in internal or external audit within the banking or financial services industry.
• Experience in a bank, rural bank, thrift bank, cooperative bank, or audit firm is preferred.
• Knowledge of BSP regulations, internal control principles, risk assessment, and audit methodologies.

Preferred Skills / Competencies

• Strong analytical and investigative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and report-writing ability.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
• Good interpersonal skills for conducting interviews and audit discussions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other audit working papers.