Main Purpose:
Responsible for leading the company-wide control activities and working closely with senior management to ensure that control recommendations are implemented and for all aspects of the company-wide internal control evaluation activities, including planning, coordination, risks assessments, communications of audit recommendations and control/operational implementations, coordinate with internal and external audit teams.
MTN Uganda Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is seeking to recruit a competent individual to fill the following Position;
Job Title: Senior Manager – Financial & Operational Audit
Reports to: General Manager – Internal Audit & Forensic
Division: Internal Audit & Forensic Services
No. of Vacancies: 1
Main Job Functions:
- Performs advanced level and/or managerial professional internal auditing work including the following:
- Managing or conducting audit assignments;
- Providing consulting services to organizational management and staff;
- Managing the identification and evaluation of the organization’s risk areas;
- Providing major input to the development of the annual audit plan and ensuring efficient and effective execution of the audit plan and amend as and when necessary;
- Incorporate knowledge gained from consulting engagements into audit assignments and overall audit plan;
- Managing challenges arising from prioritization of planned internal audits & other assigned projects;
- Managing the performance of teams and team members;
- Evaluating the quality of the audits performed and providing necessary feedback;
- Conducting the necessary supervision and quality assurance procedures in accordance with MTN Uganda’s Internal Audit policies, procedures and methodology manuals;
- Performing the necessary human resources tasks (i.e. developing job descriptions, interview and appointment, measure and monitor performance, train, coach, supervise and counsel subordinates);
- Skills transfer to internal auditors to ensure staff development, motivation and business continuity;
- Measuring and evaluating the adequacy of controls by:
- Developing an understanding across MTN about the adequacy and effectiveness of its control strategies, structures and systems;
- Contributing to improvements in the functioning across MTN of the risk management and controls systems;
- Monitoring the operation of identified controls and recommendations on an ongoing basis;
- Ensure the existence and ongoing adherence to the policies, procedures, methodologies and standards within the internal audit function;
- Provide regular feedback to line management on progress of work performed at their request;
- Continuously market the Internal Audit function across the organization by maintaining productive client, staff, and management relationships through individual contacts, regular meetings and road shows;
- Assist in the preparation of audit committee papers;
- Provide support to other assurance processes to ensure that the overall opinion incorporates the risks identified in the underlying processes;
- Foster a culture of risk awareness within the company;
- Provide input to the overall audit methodology and supporting processes to ensure compliance with the required standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors, MTN Group methodologies and International Best Practice;
- To ensure that planned audits are carried out and any areas for improvement discussed and reported to senior and executive management;
- Perform complex, non-standard, ad-hoc tasks as requested by the GM; IA/FRM.
Education:
- At least a good university degree in business, engineering or mathematical courses or in a related field from a recognized institution;
- Certification as a CIA, CPA, ACCA or CISA;
- Postgraduate degree in business administration, Auditing and Consultancy, or a related field will be an added advantage.
Experience:
- Minimum of 7 years in an internal audit function within a telecom environment or 4 years in external audit specializing in business process assurance with a reputable audit firm. At least 4 years of managerial experience will be required;
- Experience both GSM and None GSM (Mobile Financial services) assurance services;
- Experience in use of CAATs specifically ACL exchange;
- Sound knowledge of risks & controls;
- Broad working knowledge of auditing techniques and standards;
- Strong experience in performing and leading business risk assessments as well as development and execution of audit plans;
- Working with senior management and exposure to general telecom and or service industry operations.
Training:
- Internal audit;
- Fraud management;
- Business risk management;
- Internal controls;
- General management;
- Revenue assurance/protection.
Competencies:
- Mature person with the highest degree of integrity and honesty;
- Proven planning, organization and analytical skills;
- Good interpersonal skills;
- Strong communication skills in English.
Skills/Physical Competencies:
- Skill in conducting quality control reviews of audit work products;
- Skill in collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions;
- Extensive skill in planning and project management, and in maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines;
- Considerable skill in negotiating issues and resolving problems;
- Skill in using a computer with word processing, spreadsheet and other business software to prepare reports, memos, summaries and analyses;
- Considerable skill in effective verbal and written communications, including active listening skills and skill in presenting findings and recommendations;
- Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, staff and external contacts, and to work effectively in a professional team environment;
- Proven leadership and competence in managing effective teams amidst challenging audit assignments;
- Basic practical skills in IT auditing are critical;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills including report writing;
- Project management skills;
- Negotiation & Leadership skills;
- Analytical + statistical skills;
- Facilitating and presentation skills;
- Planning skills;
- Ability to motivate and mentor.
Behavioral Qualities:
- Confidentiality;
- Integrity, Friendly, Simplicity and Teamwork;
- Must follow MTN values: Integrity, Innovation, “Can-do”, Relationship and Leadership:
- Show Leadership by guiding subordinates, when interfacing with all stakeholders;
- Show Integrity by being honest and also be at the forefront to enforce risk and forensic management to ensure best practice;
- Show Can do by demonstrating the ability to perform a task, that’s not been done before, to the end;
- Show relationships through establishing relations with people that one interacts with i.e. colleagues, MTN Group;
- Show Innovation through recommendations made on best practices;
- Ability to handle diversity and embrace change;
- Independent and diplomatic;
- Inquisitive with a unique eye for detail.
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