Finance and Corporate Support Audit Head

EDUCATION:

• College graduate preferably in Accounting, Internal Auditing, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.

EXPERIENCE:

• At least 9 to 10 years auditing experience, preferably with at least 4 years in a managerial role.
• Experience working in telecommunications will be an advantage.
• Experience working in Finance, Governance, Risk Management and Compliance disciplines, corporate support functions and/or SOX 404 compliance will be an advantage.

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: At least a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) , or with other relevant certification.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Provide independent and objective assurance and consulting services to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes under and/or driven by Finance and the corporate support units, and assessing compliance with applicable financial-related regulations, mainly compliance with SOX 404.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

OPERATIONAL

• Perform audit and advisory services to Finance and enabling units across the PLDT Group. These units include the Governance, Risk Management and Compliance disciplines, Supply Chain Management and Operations, People Group, and other corporate support units.
• Support the PLDT Group IA Head in strategic initiatives involving the governance, risk, and compliance disciplines such as building a compliance culture across the PLDT Group, including the development and implementation of training programs (e.g., on SOX 404, COSO 2013 and other emerging standards).

FINANCIAL

• Provide strategic direction, in coordination with Finance / Controllership, to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the PLDT Group's SOX 404 readiness and compliance. This role involves close partnership with key Finance / Controllership and cross-functional leaders across the PLDT Group, and includes the following main responsibilities:

I. Driving the implementation of automated SOX 404 tools across the PLDT Group.

II. Developing and implementing relevant training programs (e.g., on SOX 404, COSO 2013 and other emerging standards).

III. Evaluating interrelated risks, controls and deficiencies throughout various processes or areas to identify any systemic problems, root causes and comprehensive solutions (e.g., the automation of processes and controls).

IV. Developing a risk-based strategy (possibly using analytics) for the continuous auditing of key Controllership controls

• Develop and implement an effective control environment in accordance with COSO 2013 principles and SEC and PCAOB regulations.

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Manage, plan, budget and establish objectives and determine organizational structure of the Financial and Corporate Support Audit Center to ensure continuing efficient audit operation

CUSTOMERS (INTERNAL/ EXTERNAL)

• Collaborate with audit clients in Finance, the Governance, Risk Management and Compliance disciplines, and other corporate support units in effectively responding to the Top Management Team's (TMT's) and/or the Audit Committee's requests for special reviews or advisory engagements.

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

Build capabilities within the Financial and Corporate Support Audit Center, through effective:

1. Recruitment
2. Coaching
3. Talent development
4. Talent retention