Project Management Audit Officer

The position is primarily responsible for independently performing audits of projects and project management practices to assess governance, risk, and controls across the project lifecycle. The position is also responsible for ensuring that projects are delivered within approved scope, timeline, cost, and quality standards, and for providing recommendations to improve project execution and the effectiveness of controls.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Familiar with annual audit planning and project risk assessment activities, supporting the development of risk-based audit plans.
• Skilled in preparing Audit Work Programs, including defining audit scope, objectives, audit procedures, and timelines.
• Experienced in conducting walkthroughs and interviews, identifying key project risks and evaluating related controls.
• Proficient in performing audit testing, data analysis, and review of project documentation and records.
• Knowledgeable in evaluating project governance, risk management practices, and internal control frameworks.
• Able to assess project performance in terms of scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk adherence.
• Capable of identifying control gaps, issues, and root causes affecting project delivery and control effectiveness.
• Skilled in documenting audit work, developing clear findings, and formulating practical recommendations.
• Strong in presenting audit results, discussing findings with management, and monitoring resolution of agreed action plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Business, Engineering, IT, or related field.
• At least 5–6 years of experience in audit, risk, compliance, finance, operations, or project-related functions.
• Experienced in project management, risk management, and internal control principles.
• Possession of CIA, PMP, CRISC, or Lean Six Sigma certifications is an advantage.
• Experienced in audit testing, documentation, and stakeholder coordination.
• Familiar with project governance frameworks and reporting processes.
• Willing to work in Makati.