Job Title: Internal Audit Officer

Employment Type: Contract

Work Setup: Hybrid

Location: BGC Taguig

Reports To: Head of Internal Audit

Industry: FinTech

Responsibilities:

• Plan, execute, and report on audits to evaluate efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements, identifying operational risks and recommending mitigation strategies.
• Conduct thorough audits of IT systems, applications, and infrastructure to ensure data integrity, security, and adherence to BSP regulations, collaborating with relevant teams to evaluate IT controls including access controls, change management, and disaster recovery plans.
• Proactively evaluate the security of information systems, identifying vulnerabilities, and recommending improvements to protect against evolving cyber threats.
• Perform targeted audits of financial processes including accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting to ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance, assessing internal controls and making recommendations for improvement.
• Partner with the Risk and Compliance Office to stay updated on BSP and other relevant regulatory requirements, ensuring organizational compliance and providing guidance on regulatory matters and best practices.
• Identify and assess risks across operational, IT, and financial areas, developing and implementing audit plans to address these risks.
• Perform consulting engagements based on the audit plan.
• Stay current with industry regulations and news relevant to the role.
• Work with the Head of Internal Audit to prepare comprehensive audit reports, present findings to senior management and the Board of Directors, and ensure transparency and accountability.
• Track the implementation of audit recommendations, ensuring timely completion of corrective actions and promoting continuous improvement of internal audit processes and methodologies.
• Utilize technical skills, including coding, to audit IT processes and codebase quality, ensuring high standards of governance and security.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
• Minimum 4 years of experience in internal auditing, preferably in the financial technology sector
• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of software development processes, with expertise in auditing IT processes as well as the ability to execute code audits (software written in Ruby on Rails, ReactJS, Python or SQL)
• In-depth understanding of financial regulations, compliance, and relevant regulatory requirements
• Solid grasp of internal control frameworks and risk management principles
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Proficient in tools like Office 365, Google Workspace, ClickUp, and Slack
• Amenable to work on a Hybrid Setup (3 days on-site, 2 days WFH)

Nice To Have:

• Proficiency in data analytics techniques is a plus
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or equivalent certifications are advantageous

Please refer to job description.