Senior Manager – Financial and Operations Audit.

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 fore front 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