Senior Manager-Internal Audit Job Placement – MTN-Uganda

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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