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• 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.

• 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

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