Sarah Ang Co, CPA, MBA

Internal Audit Manager

Quezon City, National Capital Region, Philippines

About

I am an experienced internal audit professional with a demonstrated history of working in the utilities, asset and capital management, broadcast, non-profit organizations, transportation, banking, and energy industries. Skilled in internal audit, business process review and improvement, risk assessment, strategic management, and project management. I am extremely motivated to constantly develop my skills and grow professionally.

Experience

  • Audit Manager at Manila Water
    Mar 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 5 mos

    • Currently assigned to conduct financial, operational, compliance, and other management requested audits across the Enterprise. • Provides mentorship and support to internal audit associates. • Participates in the annual review of the internal audit plan. • Assists in the preparation of Audit Committee reports. • Provides assistance to the Whistleblowing Committee. • Assigned to lead the External Quality Assurance and Improvement Program of MWC Internal Audit Department, which yielded a "Generally Conforms" rating. • Assigned to lead the development and implementation of internal audit policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (ISPPIA).

  • Internal Auditor - APAC at Bluestone Group
    Sep 2020 - Feb 2022 · 1 yr 6 mos

    • Conducted financial, operational, strategic, compliance, and other management requested audits across the Australian and New Zealand businesses of an asset and capital management company. • Worked with management to develop acceptable action plans to resolve issues or gaps identified, and ensure remediation is properly implemented. • Acted as the lead in the preparation and presentation of audit reports to senior management.

  • Senior Internal Auditor at ABS-CBN Corporation
    Mar 2017 - Aug 2020 · 3 yrs 6 mos

    • Conducted financial, operational, compliance, fraud, and other management requested audits of an entertainment and media conglomerate engaged in content production, television & radio broadcasting, digital & online media, and cable & internet services. • Took part in the development and implementation of TeamMate Audit Management System for ABS-CBN CommGroup Internal Audit (CGIAD). • Participated in the review of CGIAD's processes and developed programs and policies to ensure compliance with the ISPPIA.

  • Senior Internal Auditor at ABS-CBN Foundation
    Jul 2015 - Feb 2017 · 1 yr 8 mos

    • Conducted financial, operational, compliance, and fraud audit of a non-profit organization engaged in disaster relief operations, community development, environmental protection, children’s rescue and protection, and other outreach programs. • Acted as the lead in monitoring the progress of all outstanding audit recommendations.

  • Financial and Risk Advisory Associate at BDO Alba Romeo Management Consultancy
    Nov 2013 - Jun 2015 · 1 yr 8 mos

    • Performed business processes review and improvement for a transportation company. • Acted as Project Management Officer for the implementation of a computerized accounting system for a transportation company. • Conducted assurance services for a banking institution. • Performed internal audit services for an energy company.