Senior Internal Auditor Telecom Company Jobs – MTN-Uganda



Job Title:          Senior Internal Auditor
Organisation: MTN-Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Senior Manager
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
Internal Auditor will manage the evaluation of risk exposures, assess adequacy
and effectiveness of controls relating to Company’s governance, regarding the;
reliability and integrity of financial and operational information, efficiency
and effectiveness of processes, safeguarding of assets & compliance with
laws, regulations, policies, procedures and contracts.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:  
  • Offer
    technical input into the combined assurance plan according to the
    strategic objectives and the associated risks
  • Plans
    and executes financial and operational audits engagements as per
    the combined assurance plan and in accordance to MTN stipulated audit
    methodology.
    • Reviews functions and
      activities to determine operations, policies, procedures & other
      internal control established to achieve objectives
    • Determines the scope, nature
      and timing of audit activities;
    • Designs audit procedures and
      programs;
    • Holds opening conferences to
      communicate with auditees on issues related to the audits;
    • Prepares audit planning
      memoranda for the supervisor’s approval;
    • Assess the risks inherent in
      the company’s business, financial, operational and related activities
    • Determines the adequacy of
      established internal control to prevent and/or detect errors and
      irregularities;
    • Develops audit programs to
      facilitate the review of related controls to determine the operational efficiency
      of established controls
    • Executes audit engagements to
      test the effectiveness of established controls in line with approved
      audit programs
    • Prepares audit reports making
      value adding recommendations required to enable the business to
      effectively manage key risks
  • Report
    on a regular basis to the supervisor on the progress with regard to
    financial, operational and related audit assignments.
  • Schedules
    and facilitates exit conference with auditees to communicate audit
    results and agree management actions
  • Complete
    the allocated audit assignments on a timely basis bearing in mind value
    addition to the business whist meeting the expected internal audit quality
    assurance standards
  • Facilitate
    the business in accelerated resolution of outstanding audit points through
    continuously engaging management on audit issues
  • Guides
    management on an ongoing basis, on financial and operational controls,
    compliance & related issues to prevent costly errors and
    irregularities
  • The
    incumbent also executes Continuous Controls Monitoring  activities as scheduled on the Combined
    Assurance Plan
  • Represents
    Business Risk Management on organizational project teams, at management
    and tender meetings to champion proactive risk management
  • Prepares
    summaries of audit work performed for review by supervisors &
    subsequent reporting to the Audit & Risk Committee of the Board.
  • Performs
    other duties as assigned by audit management.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
  • The ideal candidate for the MTN Senior
    Internal Auditor job placement should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Business Administration or in
    relevant business field
  • Professional
    Certification as ACCA, CIA or CPA is a must
  • At
    least five years’ experience in internal audit or external audit (with a
    reputable audit firm) specializing in business process assurance,
    financial and operational audits.
  • Previous
    exposure and experience in performing and leading risk assessments as well
    and development and execution of audit programs.
  • Broad
    working knowledge &experience applying auditing techniques and
    standards
  • Prior
    experience in a Telecom, ISP or Financial services environment
  • Experience
    working with senior management.
  • Experience in use of CAATs, data analytic
    tools preferable ACL
  • Effective
    verbal and written communication skills, (i.e. active listening skills and
    presenting findings and recommendations).
  • Ability
    to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with
    co-workers and external contacts.
  • Demonstration
    of positive independent attitude and team spirit
  • Ability
    to maintain composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines.
  • Good
    with fraud detection and control
  • Excellent
    negotiation and problem solving abilities
  • Good
    reporting skills
  • Highly
    developed stakeholder relations management
  • Possess
    strategic thinking abilities
  • Good
    listening skills
  • Highly
    developed customer focus
  • High
    levels of Integrity & trust
  • Highly
    action-oriented persona
  • Possess
    a drive for results
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 Job
Applications with detailed CVs, certified copies of academic certificates
(originals are to be presented at the interview) and names and addresses of three
referees addressed to the: Recruitment Officer, MTN- Uganda, P.O. Box 24624,
Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: 27th April 2017
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