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