Audit Section Manager

Industry Category	Accounting / Finance	Position	Audit & Taxation
Recruitment Department		Number Of Recruits	several
Work Location	All Cities	Nature Of Work	Full Time
Gender Requirements	Male	Marriage Requirement	No marital status restrictions
Education Level	Bachelor's Degree	Work Experience	No work experience restrictions
Age Requirement	Above 18 years old	Salary Package	Negotiable
Updated Date	2022-10-04	Valid Until	Long-term validity

The Section Manager is responsible in formulating, developing, coordinating and managing the activities of the Section covering compliance, financial, process and operations review of its defined audit universe. He/She is likewise responsible for planning and leading the execution of complete reviews of assigned audit engagements that shall include extensive, complex and/or sensitive audit engagements, in accordance with approved work plan and acceptable professional standards.

Job Responsibilities:

A. Annual Engagement Planning

● Plans the objective and scope of audit as well as the audit procedures to be applied.

● Prepares the Audit Program Guide for the execution of the assigned engagement

B. Fieldwork

● For assigned individual audit engagements, (including special engagements) performs fieldwork, according to the Internal

Auditing Standards.

● Ensures that each audit engagement is conducted in accordance with the Internal Auditing Standards and IAG Audit Manual

● Regularly reviews the audit methodologies being used, identifies the application of computer-aid techniques and/or introduces work simplification methods in order to facilitate the timely completion of audit activities.

● Ensures that the criteria being used for the conduct of assurance and consulting services are consistent with the best practices, corporate policies and procedures, management principles and other acceptable standards.

C. Supervision and Monitoring

● Ensuring that the audit associates are properly supervised in their conduct of audit engagements/ activities. 

● Checking the progress and quality of work output by reviewing the working papers and holding regular meetings with the staff

● Ensures completion of the Annual Audit Plan for the Section. 

D. Communication of Audit Reports

● Leads in the discussion of audit results with operating managers/Group Heads. Encourages them to take corrective actions on the weaknesses/ deviations/ non-compliance issues noted during the reviews

● Prepares formal written reports expressing opinions on the adequacy and effectiveness of the controls, risks, and/or governance processes and the efficiency with which activities are carried out.

● Ensures that the audit reports are accurate, objective, clear, concise constructive, timely and meets the requirements of the Audit Committee

● Issue/submit the audit report within the established Turnaround Time (TAT).

E. Administrative

●Conducts analysis of training needs of subordinates and ensures that the plans of action for career management of subordinates are carried out.

● Maintains close coordination with the other Sections and shares information and techniques for better delivery of audit services.

●Establishes a satisfactory and harmonious relationship with the auditees through the following:

a. Meeting responsible officers in charge of the functions to be audited before the start (opening conference), during and after the audit (closing conference) to inform them of the audit objective, expectations, status, and results of the review,

b. Conducting the audit with the least disruption on the auditee's day-to-day operations.

c. Ensures that all the developed audit programs, working papers and reports are properly controlled and restricted from non-audit personnel.

● Represents the Group and takes active part as head or team leader in major hospital-wide programs/projects.

● Performs other tasks or functions relevant to the position and/or as directed by the immediate superior.

Job Requirements:

BS Accountancy or BSBA Internal Auditing graduate (CPA and/or CIA)Atleast with 2-3 years in a related leadership role in the said field and is able to manage team of Audit OfficersAnalytical, well-versed in risk-based auditing, and has dependable business-acumenBackground in internal audit / medical audit / allied operation audit is an advantageStrong communication and people-management skillsCommitted to confidentiality principles and motivated to work with a high sense of integrityWilling to work in Quezon City

St. Luke’s Medical Center (SLMC)  is recognized as the leading and most respected healthcare institution in the Philippines. Its two facilities in Quezon City and Global City, Taguig are at par with the most advanced hospitals around the world. A testament to St. Luke's world class quality medical service is its accreditation with, and affiliation to, prestigious international organizations.St. Luke’s - Quezon City has the sole distinction of being the first hospital in the country accredited by the JCI, or Joint Commission International: the international arm of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)—the oldest and most prestigious healthcare accreditation organization in the world—which the facility received in 2003. It is also only the second hospital in Asia to be JCI-accredited. In 2016, it was also the first in the country to be accredited by JCI as an Academic Medical Center Hospital. St. Luke’s - Global City, on the other hand, earned its own JCI hospital accreditation in 2012 after only two years of operation. Both hospitals are also accredited by JCI for the Clinical CareProgram Certification (CCPC) for the Primary Stroke Program.Germany-based accrediting body Temos (Trust, Effective Medicine, and Optimized Services) accredited both hospitals for Excellence in Medical Tourism and Quality in International Patient Care. St. Luke’s - Quezon City and Global City have also been recognized by the Diplomatic Council of Europe, in 2014 as two of only 20 “Best Hospitals Worldwide,” and in 2016 as part of the prestigious group’s list of “Preferred Partner Hospitals”.The passion to continuously improve, redefine, and evolve excellence in medical and patient services has been the cornerstone of SLMC’s mission to deliver state-of-the-art healthcare. This is also guided by key drivers: good clinical outcomes, patient safety, education, training and research, a superior patient experience, and financial viability.St. Luke's Quezon City and Global City hospitals possess a combined total of 1,146 well-appointed rooms to ensure that all patients can be comfortably attended to, without fear of a shortage in accommodations. Each is equipped with the best available equipment depending on patient requirements, even providing bespoke services such as a selective menu, a private butler, and advanced living amenities. St. Luke's believes that comfort and a positive experience are vital in the quest for health and recovery, and its range of patient rooms are designed with precisely these in mind.