Audit Section Head

About the Job

Location: Makati City

Corporate Title: Senior Manager

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Our Internal Audit Team is looking for experienced professionals to join us in Makati City in the role of Audit Section Head - Head Office.

In this role you will assist the Department Head in developing, implementing, and monitoring the annual audit plan based on robust risk assessment, ensuring the internal audit function fully complies with international standards, regulatory codes of ethics, and adequately covers regulatory matters. You will also help manage the conduct of regular, spot, and special investigations while ensuring the department maintains adequate human resources and necessary staff qualifications to accomplish its mandate.

Your dream. Our focus.

East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) is one of the largest universal banks in the Philippines, and is committed to continuously invest in people and in process, product, and service enhancements, and embrace new ideas to enhance the EastWest experience.

We empower our employees to drive their careers and are committed to provide the runway for them to grow. We value teamwork and individual initiative. Join us and be part of a highly engaged team, and a workplace that promotes development and goal attainment.

Whether you're just starting out, or already a seasoned professional, EastWest can help you unleash your potential, and bridge the gap between dream to success.

What the role will entail

• Directly manage assigned audit teams in conducting regular, spot, special, and fraud investigations, ensuring the effective implementation of the Department Audit Plan and any special projects.
• Collaborate with the Department Head in setting the strategy and direction for audit activities, aligning the department's plan with the overall Internal Audit Strategic Plan (covering risk, governance, and compliance).
• Review audit working papers for quality and compliance, conduct final exit conferences, and prepare/review initial drafts of all audit reports and Audit Committee materials.
• Review resource allocation, evaluate manpower complement, and recommend changes to the scope, direction, resource allocation, and timetable of audit engagements.
• Monitor the status of the annual plan, report on the sufficiency of resources, and ensure all high/medium-risk issues and significant audit referrals are escalated and tracked.
• Assist in the formulation of revised/new Audit Procedures and Guidelines (APGs) and conduct relevant activities like benchmarking with peer banks.
• Strengthen collaboration by conducting Audit Summits with various bank groups and leading Control Appreciation and Fraud Prevention programs.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, and possesses a CPA or equivalent professional certification (e.g., CIA, CISA, CFE)
• Minimum of five years of experience in internal audit or bank operations
• Strong functional knowledge of Auditing Procedures, Risk Management, Governance, Control, and Accounting Principles, coupled with expertise in Bank Products, Regulatory Requirements, and Fraud/Forensic Investigation
• Excellent proficiency in Report Writing, Analytical Ability, Supervision, and Interviewing, supported by skills in Time Management, Teamwork, and Conflict Resolution.
• Demonstrate confidentiality, independence, and objectivity, upholding the highest professional standards and ethics while exhibiting strong leadership, professionalism, and interpersonal skills.

What you can expect from joining our team

• Career development and training opportunities
• Competitive salary package and benefits
• Performance-based incentives and recognition programs to reward high-performing individuals
• Opportunity to work with industry experts and be mentored by them
• Defined career progression paths to guide you in your professional growth