MTN-Uganda,Senior Manager-Internal Audit Jobs Vacancy

Job
Title:        Senior Manager-Internal
Audit
Organization: MTN-Uganda
Duty
Station:

Kampala, Uganda
Reports
to:

GM-Business Risk Management & Internal Audit
About
US:
MTN-Uganda
is the leading telecommunications Company in Uganda, providing payphone, fixed
lines, fax/data, internet and mobile

services.

Job
Summary:

The Senior Manager-Internal Audit will internally review systems and processes
in MTN Uganda, and to propose and discuss improvements to achieve an effective
and efficient organization. The incumbent will provide assurance by managing
and coordinating auditing processes for all company operations. The jobholder
is also 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.
Key
Duties and Responsibilities: 

Performs advanced level and/or managerial professional internal auditing work
including the following:
  • Managing
    or conducting audit projects;
  • 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
    • In
      charge of monitoring the operation of identified controls and
      recommendations on an ongoing basis
    • To
      liaise with and provide assistance as appropriate to external auditors
      and other contractors (including outsourced auditors) in a professional
      manner
  • Ensure
    the existence and ongoing adherence to the policies, procedures,
    methodologies and standards within the internal audit function
  • Communicates
    the results of audit and consulting projects via written reports and oral
    presentations to management and the Board of Directors.
  • Represents
    Internal Audit on organizational project teams, at management and Board meetings
    and with external organizations.
  • Pursues
    professional development opportunities, including external and internal
    training and professional association memberships, and shares information
    gained with co-workers.
  • Assist
    in preparation and monitoring of the budget of 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.
  • Offer
    support 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; Business Risk
    Management/IA.




Qualifications,
Skills and Experience:  
  • The
    applicant for the MTN Uganda Senior Manager-Internal Audit must hold a
    4-year tertiary qualification / Masters advantageous
  • Certification
    as a CIA, CPA, ACCA or CISA.
  • Possession
    of a postgraduate degree in business administration, Auditing and
    Consultancy, or a related field will be an added advantage.
  • At
    least five years in an internal audit function within a telecom
    environment or five years in external audit specializing in business process
    assurance with a reputable audit firm.
  • Five
    years of managerial experience will be required.
  • Previous
    experience in use of CAATs
  • Prior
    exposure and experience in industry auditing or accounting, and in
    supervising and conducting audits in Information Systems and other areas
    pertinent to the industry.
  • 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
  • Mobile
    money assurance services
  • Training
    in; Internal audit, Fraud management, Business risk management, Internal
    controls,  Revenue assurance/protection
  • Working
    knowledge of internal auditing (auditing techniques and standards),
    accounting principles and practices, and management principles and
    preferred business practices.
  • Standards
    for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics
    developed by the Institute of Internal Auditors.
  • Management
    information systems terminology, concepts and practices.
  • Industry
    program policies, procedures, regulations and laws.
  • Risk
    based methodologies (risk, control and auditing methodologies)
  • Knowledge
    of Telecom industry preferable
  • Mobile
    money assurance
  • Mature
    personality with the highest degree of integrity and honesty
  • Inquisitive
    with a unique eye for detail
  • Exceptionally
    high report writing skills.
  • High
    levels of confidentiality
  • Proven
    planning, organization and analytical skills.
  • 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.
  • Good
    planning and project management abilities
  • Ability
    to maintain composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines.
  • Excellent
    negotiation and problem solving skills
  • Effective
    verbal and written communications, including active listening skills and
    skill in presenting findings and recommendations.
  • Excellent
    relationship building and management skills with co-workers, staff and
    external contacts.
  • Proven
    leadership and competence in managing effective teams amidst challenging
    audit assignments
  • Basic
    practical skills in IT auditing are critical.
  • Well-developed
    facilitating and presentation skills
  • Ability
    to motivate and mentor teams
NB: Please note that
presentation of false academic documents and certification will lead to
criminal prosecution.
How
to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications
with detailed CVs, certified copies of certificates (originals are to be
presented at the interview) and names and addresses of three referees to
Recruitment Officer, MTN- Uganda, P.O. Box 24624, Kampala, (MTN Towers).
Deadline:
11th September 2017 by 5:00 pm
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