Data Analytics & Audit Specialist

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We think that the possibilities are limitless when you’re free to choose. We’ve spent the last 20 years innovating and creating new and better products for our consumers to choose from . It’s how we’ve grown to be present in 130 countries, and how we’ve grown from 40 to 4,000+ employees in the Philippines since 2009.

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So when you’re ready to choose a career you’ll love, in a company you’ll love, feel free to #JoinTheIdea .

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Local applicants are welcome.

Department: Accounting and Finance

Location: Taguig City, Philippines
Reporting to : Data Analytics & Audit Manager
Role: Permanent

WHAT THIS POSITION IS ABOUT - PURPOSE

The Data Analytics & Audit Specialist is responsible for auditing the operational and financial activities of the Branches to ensure they adhere and comply with JTI policies & procedures using data analytics. He/She monitor transaction trends and ensures fraud detection is improved, fraudsters are reported and fraudulent activities are prevented from reooccurrence.

The Specialist role serves as the accountable person for his/her assigned branch/zone. He/She is responsible for all audit related reports released to his/her branch/zone and in ensuring these are properly and timely communicated to the respective branch heads.

WHAT WILL YOU DO - RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop/Amend Fraud Analytics Reports

  Monitor, measure & report on results of the existing reports

  Improve and simplify insights generation and visualization using Azure Analytics

  Engage Branch Leads to identify reporting and analytics needs, and produce dashboards and insights that illustrate actionable improvement opportunities
  

• Partner with business stakeholders and leads management of fraud cases in the assigned branch/zone

  Acts as SME (Subject Matter Expert) on all processes and procedures related to fraud reports and work with Branch Leads to further improve handling of cases

  Review status & progress of fraud investigation on PCV cases and ensure these are properly closed by both Sales and Sales Finance Teams

• Execture Data Analytics Driven Audits

  Prepare and review recurring reporting for credit limit, collection status and AR management processes to ensure efficient and accurate financial management and reporting.

  Review high risk transactions and conduct in depth analysis to uncover needed information

  Conduct forensic analysis of financial/nonfinancial data and identify data inaccuracies, trace inconsistencies/discrepancies to identify potential fraudulent activities

  Identify new transaction trends and behavior, verify and do further review as necessary, and assess that analysis is communicated to improve existing reports

  Provide team lead with critical data to present to senior management and prompt necessary actions

• Main Audit POC of Zone Audit Reports

  Review and release of exception reports and call for an action, monitor status of action plans and communicate/highlight what needs to be corrected

  Review and release of fraud reports for endorsement to Branch Finance PCV, and provide and communicate analysis of the results

  Examine and evaluate TSRs transactions, conduct deep dive analysis from various branch reports to gather strong data and support the recommendation to Sales for further investigation.

  Control and manage forensic audit deliverables

  Lead calls with ASM / TDL to guide their understanding of provided data and needed conclusions of Sales teams.

• Submit Monthly Zone Reports required by Data Analytics & Audit Manager

  Acts as SME on all fraud related cases in his assigned branch/zone

  Communicate reportable CMD related progress/processes issues

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR - REQUIREMENTS:

• University Degree or equivalent, preferrably Accounting Course, CPA preferred but not required.
• 5-10 years relevant experience in auditing, of which ideally direct experience both in field operations and forensics.
• Experience in tobacco industry preferred
• Ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks.
• Willing to travel and work on the field, if necessary..
• Fluent in oral and written English, MS Office (Excel, Word, Power Point), Power BI, Understanding of statistical models like machine learning .
• Forensic Audit, Stakeholder Management, Communication & Presentation Skills, Strong business sense and analytical skills, Strong knowledge of Finance & Control systems & procedures

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Work in JTI Philippines Headquarters Taguig
• Be covered with medical insurance and HMO upon hiring, with HMO dependent coverage and medicine allowance
• Receive bonuses and cash allowances such as meal and transport allowance
• Have access to over 200 company training
• Well-being programs for employees
• Opportunities for your career growth
• Recreational facilities in the office - Videoke, billiard and table tennis
• Be part of a truly international and diverse company with over 40,000 employees in 130 countries.
• Experience the culture of an Investors in People certified company
• Find out why 9 out of 10 employees recommend us to a friend.
• Understand why 9 out of 10 employees say they feel free to be themselves.

WHAT ARE THE NEXT STEPS - RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

• Thank you very much for your interest in the role. You are welcome to apply.