Audit Officer

RAISSA J. GALANG

Email Address: ******.********@*****.***

Phone Number: +614********

Employment History

AUDIT OFFICER

May 24, 2021 to January 31, 2025

Sterling Bank of Asia (A Savings Bank)

8004 Ortigas Ave. San Juan City Philippines

Conducts spot, regular and special/limited audit of branches and Head Office units / processes based on the approved audit work program/plan. Prepares pre-audit materials (i.e. forms, work program, previous audit reports, letter of authority, etc.) for the Branch / Head Office unit to be audited. Performs audit/test in accordance with the approved work procedures. Ensures compliance with timelines / deliverables on the team’s audit assignment. Initiates the review and discusses the audit results with the audited units pointing out the findings and audit observations on possible weaknesses, breaches to and/or violations of existing bank policies and procedures.

Evaluates auditee’s compliance to Bank’s internal policies and procedures and external rules and regulations of BSP/AMLC and other regulatory bodies. Timely prepares audit memorandum, reviews and summarizes the work of the Audit Associate, and prepares initial report/s for submission to the Team Head for review (i.e. working papers, schedules and audit report).

Actively participates in the soft and final Audit Exit Conferences. Initiates and conducts the discussions with the Auditees when assigned as Team Lead for the audit assignment. Post audit. Monitors and conducts follow-throughs on the uncorrected findings. Provides the confirmed actions / replies of the auditees to the concerned Audit teams for the Aging Summary of Uncorrected Findings within the approved timeline for presentation to the Audit Committee.

Files the working papers according to the approved Audit Working Paper standards. Assists the Audit team in the monthly preparation of the materials for the Audit Committee. Conducts coaching of Audit Associate/s under team. Provides feedback to Team Head on the performance of Audit Associate/s for the annual performance evaluation. Other duties that may be assigned by the Team/Department/Audit Heads. AUDIT SPECIALIST

April 1, 2017 to May 24, 2021

Eastwest Banking Corporation

2264 Pasong Tamo Ext. Bgy. Magallanes, Makati City Philippines To conduct regular / spot audit of units indicated in the Departments annual audit work plan and conduct special / fraud investigations as assigned by the Section / Department Head.

To ensure that the different audit reviews / processes are in accordance with sound internal auditing standards such as the Institute of Internal Auditors International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and other supplemental standards issued by the regulatory authorities / government agencies, as well as the relevant code of ethics.

Initiates the review and discusses the audit results with the audited units pointing out the findings and audit observations on possible weaknesses, breaches to and/or violations of existing bank policies and procedures.

Timely prepares audit memorandum, reviews and summarizes the work of the Audit Associate, and prepares initial report/s for submission to the Team Head for review (i.e. working papers, schedules and audit report).

Files the working papers according to the approved Audit Working Paper standards. Other duties that may be assigned by the Team/Department/Audit Heads. AUDIT ASSISTANT

May 4, 2015 to March 3, 2017 Branded

Lifestyle Inc.

2270, Mirax Building Don Chino Roces Avenue 1200 Makati City Philippines Coordinate with the Compliance Manager to determine audit scope and timeliness. Perform substantive audits of Fixed Assets, Petty Cash Fund, Expenses, and other General Ledger (GL) accounts to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable standards and regulations.

Conducts spot and regular inventory audit of stores / shops. Review Sales, Credit Memos, and other adjustments affecting Sales Accounts. Develop clear and complete reports of audit procedures and findings. Provides recommendations to fix or detect any accounting errors. Other audit projects assigned by the immediate officer or by the head of the Audit & Compliance Department.

Professional Knowledge and Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)

• Basic Accounting

• Financial Auditing/Accounting

• Internal Controls

• Inventory Management

• Regulatory Compliance

Education Qualification

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Internal Auditing College Graduate, 2011-2015

Far Eastern University – Manila

Award: Cum-Laude/ Civil Service Eligibility

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