Job
Title: Senior Manager-Internal
Audit
Title: Senior Manager-Internal
Audit
Organization: MTN-Uganda
Duty
Station:
Kampala, Uganda
Station:
Kampala, Uganda
Reports
to:
GM-Business Risk Management & Internal Audit
to:
GM-Business Risk Management & Internal Audit
About
US:
US:
MTN-Uganda
is the leading telecommunications Company in Uganda, providing payphone, fixed
lines, fax/data, internet and mobile
is the leading telecommunications Company in Uganda, providing payphone, fixed
lines, fax/data, internet and mobile
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.
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:
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:
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.
presentation of false academic documents and certification will lead to
criminal prosecution.
How
to Apply:
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).
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
11th September 2017 by 5:00 pm

