Senior Information Systems Auditor

Aboitiz Foods is an integrated regional food and agribusiness company dedicated to creating a high-performance culture anchored on our time-honored values of Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation, and Responsibility. Through the collective strengths of our subsidiaries, Pilmico and Gold Coin, we believe in sustainably feeding Asia’s growth from mill to meal. 

We are constantly improving and optimizing our processes by integrating the value chain around Asia. We leverage our sector expertise and capabilities to deliver quality every time. With our world-class technology and culture of constant innovation, we devote ourselves to serving you better.

At Aboitiz Foods, we embrace change and inspire innovation, leading the way in food and agribusiness solutions. Join us as we shape the future of food in Asia and build a culture where, together, we nourish the future.

https://www.aboitizfoods.com/

The Senior Information Systems Auditor / Supervisor will be responsible for providing independent, objective assurance and consulting on the Company’s Information Technology (IT) environment within Aboitiz Foods. It evaluates and assesses the organization’s information technology systems, processes, and controls to ensure that they comply with relevant regulatory, legal, and industry standards and that they operate effectively and efficiently.  The role directly reports to the Group Information Systems Audit Manager.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop audit plans and programs to evaluate various information systems of the Company in order to ensure the integrity of data, the safeguarding of assets, and the efficient processing of transactions.
• Perform compliance and substantive tests to analyze and effectively evaluate IT areas and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Document audit results to evidence work performed and support findings.
• Prepare reports, memos and presentations to inform management and the Audit Committee of audit results, opportunities for improvement and recommendations.
• Provide timely updates to management on the progress of audits and escalate any issues as appropriate.
• Discuss audit observations and recommendations with management and process owners to obtain feedback. action plans, and target implementation date.
• Develop and maintain a business partner relationship with auditees to review, evaluate and make recommendations on the Company’s information systems to improve controls and productivity. This requires a balanced knowledge of business, technology and audit experience to ensure recommendations are practical and effective.
• Monitor and follow up on management action plans to ensure timely and effective implementation
• When needed, provide support to external auditors to ensure timely completion of their audits.
• Maintain proficiency by staying updated on industry best practices, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements related to information systems through seminars, research and self-study.
• Participate in the internal control projects covering all operations where necessary for the group of companies.
• When needed, manage and provide support to outsource and co-source parties to ensure the timely completion of their projects.
• Actively participate in all company programs and activities under quality improvement, safety & security, sustainability, corporate social responsibility, risk management, etc. Performs other tasks as may be assigned by the immediate superior.
• Cascade relevant learning or perform training to share knowledge with the team as part of continuous learning.
• Help prepare audit committee reports and fulfill other reporting requirements.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other related field.
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or ISO 27001 Lead Audit certification is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in information systems auditing or a related field.
• Knowledge or experience in many of the following areas: IT infrastructure, applications, and databases; Operational technology (OT) devices; ERP systems (SAP, Infor M3); Cloud security, architecture, and deployment; Google workspace; Windows and SQL  servers, Active Directory
• Understanding of information security, network architecture, and network security and risks, with strong technical background and knowledge of Information Technology and security.
• Proven experience in conducting audits in the food manufacturing or feed milling industry.
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, COBIT, NIST).
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Strong Time/Project Management Skills
• Strong leadership skills

• Willingness to travel within Asia.
• A strong personality who knows how to deal with the stakeholders
• Willing to learn and be trained

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