Audit Specialist (Information Systems)

Job Vacancy | Friday, July 25, 2025

Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia

Are you ready to make a difference on the future of Asia and be a catalyst for positive change? We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to become an important part of the prestigious Asian Development Bank (ADB). At ADB, our mission is simple yet powerful: to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.

Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship

The position of Audit Specialist (Information Systems) is assigned within the Office of the Auditor General (OAG). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.

You will report to the Assistant Auditor General and will oversee junior team members.

Your Role

As an Audit Specialist (Information Systems), you will help strengthen ADB's governance, risk management, and control processes by leading independent and objective audits and reviews of internal controls and business processes, with emphasis on information systems. You will be an auditor-in-charge for assurance and advisory engagements, with emphasis on information systems. You will analyze and assess ADB's technology infrastructure and supporting governance, risk management and controls to ensure systems are designed and operating. You will support integrated audit requirements and work with non-IT audit teams to cover IT aspects of the business processes to be audited. You may be assigned to lead continuous improvement activities to enhance the internal audit's practice by implementing best practice.

You will:

• Support the team lead and OAG management in conducting risk assessment and work-program preparation.

• Monitor, follow-up, and report on the status of implementation of management actions resulting from audits.

• Share knowledge and participate in interdepartmental task forces/working groups as assigned.

• Oversee the performance of reporting staff, providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance.

• Coach audit team members concerning IT auditing concepts and integrated audit.

• Ensure ongoing learning and development of reporting staff.

Qualifications

You will need:

• A University degree in Information Technology, Management Information System, Engineering, Computer Science or related fields; preferably at post-graduate level or its equivalent

• At least 6 years of relevant professional experience and technical competence in auditing information systems or actual working knowledge of enterprise IT environments in financial institutions or large organizations.

• Understanding of IT controls and actual operation experience around technical environments and evaluation of risk-based controls across functional IT areas including cloud environments, networks, firewalls, vulnerability management, systems development, information security, database management and project management.

• Project management skills for managing the audit team and consultants. Analytical skills, making informed decisions, applying ethical standards and handling sensitive information responsibly.

• Demonstrated experience conducting a variety of assurance and advisory engagements. Written and verbal proficiency in English, including the ability to prepare and discuss recommendations at all levels and to produce factually accurate audit reports.

• International experience working in several countries.

• Experience working in a multicultural environment with people of diverse background.

• Certifications in IT Security, such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Certified Information systems Auditor, Certified Information Systems Manager or Global Information Assurance Certifications, or Cyber or Compliance and related areas.

• Working knowledge of TeamMate audit software and ACL data analysis software or other data analytics software (e.g., python)

• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for TI1.

Benefits

ADB offers a rewarding salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB's standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.

• Housing and education allowance (if applicable)
• Expatriate benefits (if applicable)
• Retirement plan
• Medical and health benefits
• Paid leave (including parental)
• Life and other insurance plans
• Staff development

Additional Information

This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.

This is a fixed-term appointment for an initial fixed period of 3 years. At the end of the initial period, this appointment may, at the option of ADB, be extended once for up to 2 years, converted to a regular appointment, or ended on its expiration date. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB that: (a) it will require Staff's particular blend of skills and experience in the foreseeable future; and (b) Staff's performance is satisfactory and they are suitable for further employment.

About Us

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 69 members, 50 of which are from the Asia and Pacific region. ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. ADB combines finance, knowledge, and partnerships to fulfill its expanded vision under our Strategy 2030.

ADB only hires nationals of its 69 members.

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ADB wants to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. ADB encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. Women are highly encouraged to apply.

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