Eselito Ruiz

Industry: Financial/ Fintech

Delivers high impact reports of IA's contributions to Audit Committee, executive management, regulators, developing trend analyses and thematic reporting.

• Established, reviewed, and executed audit policies and procedures, overseeing technical and administrative functions of 4-member internal audit team.
• Established, reviewed, and executed audit policies and procedures, overseeing technical and administrative functions of 4-member internal audit team.
• Conducted company-wide risk assessments that informed development of annual risk-based internal audit plan and IT audit plan, achieving 98% completion of targeted plan within set timelines.
• Spearheaded comprehensive audit program in alignment with BSP requirements, specifically focusing on evaluating and auditing Anti-Money Laundering Program and Software, leading to zero non-compliance issues.
• Recommended and implemented improvements in management controls that safeguarded company resources and facilitated 15% growth in compliance with government laws and regulations.
• Actively assisted BSP Auditors during their annual review, expediting process by 25%.

Industry: Construction

Drafted, Manual, Developed IA Productivity Tools and IA Website.

• Engineered Construction Risk Matrix Analytics tool, facilitating 20% faster risk assessment process in construction-related audits.
• Manages and leads auditors in executing audit plan
• Recommended reporting structure for Internal Audit to increase objectivity and independence.

Industry: IT-Enabled Services / ROHQ

Identified deficiencies in Travel, Business Expense, Payroll, Vendor Management and Systems Security using advanced technology and business intelligence tools.

• Standardized administrative processes to enhance operational efficiency of Analytics team, reducing task completion times by 20%.
• Achieved 100% compliance with documentation requirements for both Group and US Audits, avoiding any penalties or compliance issues.
• Influenced senior leadership on use and implementation of cutting edge analytics technology
• Drove efficiencies and eliminate road blocks in delivering audit technology solutions
• Oversaw projects and manage team
• Developed audit and risk dashboards, providing executives with real-time insights that resulted in 20% increase in proactive risk mitigation measures.
• Designed and implemented data analytics solutions that increased audit accuracy by 28%.

Industry: Utilities / Power

Head of Internal Audit, reporting administratively to President and functionally to Board of Directors.

• Pioneered and established well respected and diverse Internal Audit Team.
• Developed Internal Audit Charter, Manual and Policies and Procedures.
• Facilitated identification and evaluation of risks.
• Coached management in responding to risks.
• Developed and proposed Enterprise Risk Management strategy.
• ERP-focused, data driven and IT security and infrastructure audits.
• Outlined and facilitated documentation of business impact analysis, key contacts, business continuity plans and crisis management plans for IT and operational departments.
• Planned and performed risk-based audits resulting to savings and recoveries.

Industry: Banking / Financial Services

Performed complex assurance and consulting internal audit engagements

• Identity and Access Management Audit
• Contracted Services Review
• Biometrics Audit Assurance
• Migration Testing
• Social Media Review
• Claims and Underwriting Audit
• HR and Payroll Audit
• Investments and Loans Audits
• IT General and Application Controls Review
• Procurement Audit
• Cash Management
• General Ledger Analytics
• Construction and Real Property Audits
• Financial and Operation Audits
• Data Privacy Act Preparedness Review
• PCI-DSS Compliance Audit

January 2013 - Internal Audit Supervisor

• Participated in Annual Audit Planning and Risk Assessment.
• Assisted in preparing and managing implementation of annual audit programs covering review of assigned Branch Offices, General Agencies, Home Office Units and Subsidiaries.
• Presented audit findings to Budget and Audit Committee of Board.
• Reviewed work of Junior and Senior Auditors who are part of project team and coached them in technical aspects of project.
• Reviewed Company's Manuals of Procedures to ensure they are written clearly, comprehensively and provide sufficient internal controls.
• Development and Annual review of Audit Charter and Audit Manual.

January 2009 - Senior Auditor

• Prepared Audit Program to be approved by Audit Head or Supervisor.
• Performed Special Projects and Reviews as assigned.
• Prepared summary of audit findings writes audit report and performs follow-ups.
• Represented Audit Staff in meetings concerning new or modifications to existing processes/systems.
• Managed and directs daily activities of Junior Auditors.

August 2007 - Junior Auditor

• Worked with Senior Auditor in planning the audit.
• Assisted in executing audit assignments.
• Ensured that audit is performed in accordance with the designed Audit Program.
• Performed audit of Business Processes in Policy Servicing.
• Drafted reports for review of Audit Supervisor.

Industry: Accounting