Internal Audit Specialist - Telecel Cash

Role Purpose

Support the audit function to give the Board and Management, risk based independent assurance of the effectiveness of the Company’s internal controls. Undertake risk-based audit activities to identify potential control weaknesses and make recommendations to mitigate related risks. Provide value add insights to provide business and drives positive change in control environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing the Audit Committee report and be able to assist the Audit Manager to facilitate Audit Committee meetings
• Maintain awareness of professional and technical developments, in addition to external factors affecting IA, its systems and controls and advice the Audit Manager of developments impacting on the services
• Record and report project milestones in accordance with audit guidelines. Identify, analyze, evaluate and record sufficient information to achieve the audit’s objectives
• Understand and assess the risk profile of relevant processes. Exercises appropriate judgment when quantifying the significance of risks and the effectiveness of compensating or mitigating controls.
• Ensure that the internal audit activity maintains its independence and objectivity. Provide timely and appropriate feedback on outstanding issues to be reported to EXCO and the Audit Committee
• Help develop and maintain a strong working relationship with the external auditors. Identify opportunities which can enhance process improvement and simplify processes.
• Communicate with the business to provide early warning to management of potential control problems and emerging issues. Coordinate issue tracking activities within the team, including keeping audit database up-to-date.

Must have Technical / Professional Qualifications

• A relevant bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting or equivalent qualifications
• ACCA, CISA, CIA or similar qualifications with 3- 5 years post qualification experience.
• 5+ years relevant experience (internal audit/external audit/IT audit, financial experience and wide industry experience in the telecommunication business)
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence and liaise at Board, Senior Executive and key business managers levels to maintain an awareness of changes in business operations / the operation of controls (and hence risks).
• Intuitive risk management approach / able to prioritize and balance theory vs. commercial reality.
• Experience of using data analytics tools to support Computer Assisted Audit Techniques (e.g. ACL or Windows Idea)
• Experience in telecommunications or technology-driven organizations.
• Strong business acumen and ability to provide actionable insights.