Internal Auditor - Telecel Cash

Role Overview

This position supports the audit function by providing the Board and Management with risk-based, independent assurance of the effectiveness of the company's internal control systems. The role involves conducting risk-focused audits to pinpoint control vulnerabilities and recommend strategies to mitigate associated risks. The auditor will also contribute valuable insights to enhance business processes and promote improvements within the control environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of reports for the Audit Committee and support the Audit Manager in facilitating Audit Committee meetings
• Keep abreast of professional and technical advancements, as well as external factors influencing internal audit systems and controls, and advise the Audit Manager accordingly
• Document and report on audit project milestones following established audit protocols; identify, analyze, evaluate, and document sufficient information to fulfill audit objectives
• Assess and comprehend the risk profile of relevant business processes; exercise sound judgment in evaluating the significance of risks and the efficacy of mitigating or compensating controls
• Ensure the internal audit function maintains its independence and impartiality; provide timely updates on outstanding matters that need reporting to Executive Committee and the Audit Committee
• Foster and sustain strong working relationships with external auditors; identify opportunities to improve and simplify processes
• Engage with business units to offer early alerts on potential control issues and emerging risks; coordinate issue tracking activities within the team and maintain the audit database

Qualifications and Experience

• Possess a relevant bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or an equivalent field
• Holds professional certifications such as ACCA, CISA, CIA, or similar, accompanied by 3 to 5 years of post-qualification experience
• Accumulate over 5 years of pertinent experience in internal audit, external audit, IT audit, finance, and diverse industry exposure within the telecommunications sector
• Exhibit strong interpersonal and influencing skills capable of interacting effectively with Board members, senior executives, and key business managers to stay alert to business operations, control activities, and risks
• Display an intuitive approach to risk management with the ability to balance theoretical frameworks and practical commercial realities
• Experience with data analytics tools supporting Computer Assisted Audit Techniques such as ACL or Windows Idea
• Prior experience in telecommunications or technology-driven companies
• Strong business insight paired with the capacity to deliver actionable recommendations