Vacancy for a senior internal auditor (telecoms)

Our Client is a global leader in the telecommunications and data-services sectors delivering wide range of affordable, high quality and easy to use broadband access and communication services across Africa. Due to expansion & growth, the above position has become vacant.

Job title: Senior Internal Auditor

Business Unit: Finance

Reporting to: GM: Internal Audit & Risk

Subordinates: None


Purpose of the position

There are two main objectives for the introduction of this role:

· To increase internal audit capacity:
Currently all internal audit reviews are conducted by the GM: Internal Audit & Risk (GMIA). With the growing number of operating locations, it has become impossible to provide sufficient and sustainable internal audit coverage across all countries. It was therefore agreed to add additional internal audit resource to assist in ensuring the necessary coverage and frequency of visits.

· To establish an ongoing internal audit presence in Nigeria:
The Nigerian operations are the largest and fastest growing in the group. By establishing a permanent internal audit presence here, a large portion of the group will be covered. Due to the size and growth rate this location inherently also carries the biggest risk for the group, justifying a dedicated resource.


Responsibilities & duties

· Main focus will be on Opco visits and reviews in line with internal audit plan.
· Identify and assess enterprise wide risks during all reviews. Feed results of such into audit reviews and risk management system.
· Plan, scope and execute internal audit reviews in line with IIA standards.
· Present management with recommendations and improvements to ensure compliance and improve business efficiency.
· Prepare draft internal audit reports.
· Build and maintain key management relationships across all operations.
· Administrative support (tracking, follow-ups, etc.).
· Provide ad hoc support on internal audit or other activities as and when required.
· Provide assistance in other operating countries as and when required.


Academic qualifications

· Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
· Qualified Accountant
· Degree in Accounting


Work experience & skills
· 5 years internal audit experience or at least 3 years post articles/training experience in internal audit function in a Telecoms Industry.
· Operating within multi-nationals, with African travel exposure.
· MS Office and exposure to ERP systems (preferably Sage X3).

Personal qualities & behavioural traits

· Should be excellent communicator.
· Should be able to communicate with local management on all matters.
· Self-driven and able to manage him/herself for extended periods.
· Willingness to travel on regular basis (locally, with limited international travel).
· The ideal candidate must be able to take complete ownership of the department.
· This person needs to be able to plan, scope, conduct fieldwork and draw up a draft internal audit report.
· We desire a candidate that is self-motivated and wants to grow into the company.
· Excellent report writing skills.


How to apply

Candidates that meet the above specification should please forward CVs to ‘[email protected]’ using ‘IA - TELECOMS’ as the subject of your application.
Application closes 24^th July, 2014.
Only experienced and qualified candidates will be shortlisted and invited for an interview.