Eselito C. Ruiz, CPA, CIA, CRMA
Calamba City ****, Laguna, Philippines
Mobile +63-995-******* E-mail ******.***@*****.*** Internal Audit and Risk Management Professional
Results-driven professional with more than nine years of progressive experience. Skilled in obtaining an understanding of business processes; identifying key risks; assessing control adequacy and effectiveness; and writing recommendations for corrective action. Abreast of leading practices and emerging market trends. Notable accomplishments include completion of Certifications in Internal Audit and Risk Management Assurance. Areas of expertise include:
New system conversions
Outsourcing assessments
Contract Management
Root cause analysis
Documentation/narratives and
flowcharts
Presentations to Senior
Management and the Board
Operational loss investigation
Business Continuity Planning
Self-assessment analysis
Issue tracking/resolution
Professional Career Highlights
Internal and Systems Audit Manager
PPI Pazifik Power, Inc. (August 2015 to Present)
1. Established the Internal Audit Department and developed the Internal Audit Charter and Manual.
2. Reports directly to the President-CEO and Audit Committee. 3. Applies Risk Based Auditing to manage a lean Internal Audit Department. 4. Facilitated strategic alignment of organizational goals with departmental objectives.
5. Introduced control breakthroughs within the company’s ERP System. 6. Recommended process improvements that reduced cost and improved efficiency. 7. Uncovered wastages and losses.
Internal Audit Supervisor
Insular Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (January 2013 to August 2015) 1. Participates in the Annual Audit Planning and Risk Assessment. 2. Assists in preparing and managing the implementation of the annual audit programs covering review of assigned Branch Offices, General Agencies, Home Office Units and Subsidiaries.
3. Presents audit findings to Budget and Audit Committee of the Board. 4. Reviews work of Junior/Senior Auditors who are part of project team and coaches them in the technical aspects of the project.
5. Performs consulting engagements.
6. Reviews Company's Manuals of Procedures to ensure they are written clearly, comprehensively and provide sufficient internal controls. 7. Development and Annual review of Audit Charter and Audit Manual. Senior Internal Auditor
Insular Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (January 2011 to December 2012) 1. Prepares Audit Program to be approved by the Audit Head or Supervisor. 2. Performs Special Projects and Reviews as assigned. 3. Prepares summary of audit finding, writes audit report and performs follow ups. 4. Represents the Audit Staff in meetings concerning new or modifications to existing processes/systems.
5. Manages and directs daily activities of Junior Auditors. Junior Internal Auditor
Insular Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (August 2007 to December 2011) 1. Works with Senior Auditor in planning the audit. 2. Assists in executing audit assignments.
3. Ensures that audit is performed in accordance with the designed Audit Program. 4. Performs audit of Business Processes in Policy Servicing. 5. Drafts reports for review of Audit Supervisor.
Audit Associate
Punongbayan & Araullo (June 2006 to July 2007)
1. Executes the audit work program.
2. Assists the team leader in the performance of complex audit work. 3. Meets audit clients.
4. Participates in presentation of the observation. 5. Drafts observation sheet.
Some of the audit/review projects handled are:
Risk Based Audit Planning and Management
IT - Bank Reconciliation System
IT - Membership Database
IT - Collection Facility
IT - Migration and Conversion Testing (Policy Database) IT General Controls
ERP Audit
IT Application Controls
Subsidiaries Integrated Audit
Governance Audit
Business Process Consulting Activities
Business Process Reengineering
Investments
Collateral Loans
Construction Projects
Cash Management
Contracted Services
Financial Statements
Policy Claims
Underwriting
HR Employee Management Review
Payroll
General Services
Procurement
Employee Expense Management Solutions Review
Supply Chain Management Audit
Audit of Inventory