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Senior Manager - Financial Audit.Internal Audit job at MTN Uganda Limited
Posted by: ugashare-Volunteer
Posted date: 2025-Mar-01
Location: Kampala
Vacancy title:
Senior Manager - Financial Audit.Internal Audit [ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Telecommunications , Category: Management ]
Jobs at: MTN Uganda Limited
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, March 07 2025 Duty Station:
Within Uganda , Kampala, East Africa
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, February 28 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed Similar Jobs in UgandaLearn more about MTN Uganda LimitedMTN Uganda Limited jobs in Uganda JOB DETAILS:
Main Purpose:
The main job purpose is to review systems and processes in MTN Uganda, and to propose and discuss improvements to improve the internal control environment, risk, and governance mechanisms and to achieve an effective and efficient organization. The Senior Manager-Financial Audit provides assurance by managing and coordinating auditing processes for Company operations.
The job holder is responsible for leading the Company-wide financial control evaluation activities (planning, coordination, risks assessments, communications of audit recommendations) and working closely with senior management to ensure that control recommendations are implemented as well as coordination with external audit teams.
Main Job Functions:
• Perform advanced level professional internal auditing work including the following:
• managing/ coordinating audit assignments
• providing consulting services to organizational management and staff
• managing the identification and evaluation of the organization’s risks
• coordinating the development of the annual audit plan and ensuring efficient and effective execution of the plan
• incorporating knowledge gained from consulting engagements into audit assignments and the 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 feedback
• conducting the necessary supervision and quality assurance procedures in accordance with MTN Uganda’s Internal Audit policies, procedures, and methodology manuals
• performing necessary human resources tasks (i.e. developing job descriptions, interviews and appointment, measure and monitor performance, train, coaching/ mentorship, supervise and counsel subordinates)
• skills transfer to internal auditors to ensure staff development, motivation, and business continuity
• measuring and evaluating the adequacy of controls awareness by:
• Develop a shared understanding across MTN about the adequacy and effectiveness of its control strategies, structures, and systems
• Contributing to improvements in the functioning of the risk management and control systems across MTN
• Monitor the operation of identified controls and recommendations on an ongoing basis
• Deliver risk management and internal control trainings to management teams
• Liaise with and aid as appropriate to external auditors and other contractors (including out/co-sourced auditors) in a professional manner
• Ensure the existence and ongoing adherence to the policies, procedures, methodologies, and standards within the internal audit function (quality assurance system)
• 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.
• Assist 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
• 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; IA/FRM
Education
• Minimum of a 3-year tertiary degree (specialization in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or relevant)
• Advanced Degree (MBA, Master’s in finance and accounting etc.) advantageous.
• Relevant certification / membership with professional accounting/ auditing bodies (ACCA, CPA, CIA, CMA etc.).
Work Experience
• Minimum of 7yrs experience in area of specialization with a minimum of 5yrs experience in supervising/managing others
• At least 5yrs work experience in large organizations in a relevant sector/ industry.
• Work experience in one of the Big 4 audit firms is advantageous
• Work experience across diverse cultures and geographies is advantageous
Attributes and Skills Necessary Skills:
• Extensive knowledge of and skill in applying internal auditing principles and practices, IFRS and business practices.
• Extensive knowledge of the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics developed by the Institute of Internal Auditors.
• Knowledge of industry program policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
• Experience in supervising and conducting audits in financial management and other areas pertinent to the industry/ business.
• Global Working and Collaboration
• Data analysis
• People Management skills
• Business risk management
• Internal control assessment
• Revenue assurance/protection
• Strategic report writing skills.
• Knowledge on risk-based methodologies
• Knowledge of the Telecom industry
• Conflict Management
Behavior Attributes
• Conceptual Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Improvement driver
• Culture and Change Champion
• Relationship Manager
• Operationally Astute
• Research
• Information Processing
• Accountable
• Adaptable
• Agile
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 84
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree Job application procedure
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