The Manager Internal Audit supports in assisting effectiveness of internal controls, accuracy of financial records, and efficiency of operations. Assists in the planning, preparing, implementing, and maintaining of all audit programs. Performs other duties as assigned by Manager Internal Audit & Forensics

The  Manager Internal Audit reports to Head Internal Audit & Forensics and is an individual contributor. The role maintains liaison with Group Fintech IA & Forensics team, and MTN Group Internal Audit & Forensic team as and when required

Main Job Functions:

Strategy Implementation

• Abide by and execute the functional strategy cascaded by the functional lead
• Assist in review of the functional strategy and roadmap, in collaboration with the functional lead, to ensure its alignment with the changing dynamics of the internal and external ecosystem

Governance

Strategic Meetings

• Participate in strategic meetings, when required
• Execute OpCo wide transformation initiatives, when required by the functional lead
• Implement adequate risk mitigation and controls, with directions from the functional lead
• Assist in the evaluation baseline of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and KPIs, when required
• Assist in the preparation of proposal on change initiatives SLA, policies and procedures, when required

Escalations

• Escalate issues that will result in severe time, scope, productivity, and cost or resource impact to functional lead

Function Tactical

• Execute projects initiated in the specific sub-function
• Abide by the established objectives, targets and budgets for the sub-function, when required
• Document identified key risks, issues and dependencies and set mitigation actions, with guidance from the functional lead
• Prepare documentation required for sign-off on tactical changes

Performance

• Ensure execution in alignment with divisional strategy

Reporting

• Report on a daily basis to the functional lead relating to progress made within the work area and in accordance with the measurement metrics set by the organisation
• Report on an ad hoc basis on specific projects, as required

Budgets

• Abide by function’s budgets in line with business objectives
• Abide by project initiative budgets in line with business objectives

Operational Delivery

The role is accountable for the following work area outcomes:

Strategy & Analytics, Budgeting, Data and Reporting

• Execute policies, procedures and guidelines cascaded by the functional lead and ensure compliance with the same
• Comply with the set governance mechanisms, under supervision from the functional lead
• Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of audit strategies and propose and offer suggestions for improvements

Internal Audit Operations

• Assist with the preparation and presentation of the annual audit plan
• Ensure implementation, compliance & adherence to the standards, policies, guidelines & processes defined by Group DigiFin Internal Audit & Forensic team and MTN Group Risk & Internal Audit & Forensic team as applicable
• Implement and maintain annual audit plans
• Ensure implementation of efficient processes for documenting all audit-related initiatives and activities in line with the guidance provided by the Group function
• Assist with the audits of accounting and operating records to ensure their validity, authenticity and legality
• Present comprehensive written audit and investigation reports based on findings and observations, present findings and recommendations to the functional lead for approval

• Execute special audits on an ad-hoc basis as required by regulators, business line management, the Group or other Audit Committees
• Manage audits to investigate adherence with policies, procedures, and legal/regulatory requirements to identify and evaluate exposures and to correct defective processes
• Assist management with corrective action or improvement, and in follow up with management and outside parties to support closure
• Manage resource planning and requirements for Internal Audit assignments
• Manage GRC system and other analytical platforms for the Internal Audit function
• Assist analyzing data obtained for evidence of adequacy of internal controls, duplication of effort, extravagance, fraud, or lack of compliance with laws, government regulations, and management policies or procedures
• Implement efficient processes for documenting all audit-related initiatives and activities in line with the guidance provided by the Group function
• Work collaboratively with internal and external auditors, business process owners and management

• Other tasks and duties, as assigned

Job Requirements (Education, Experience and Competencies)

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Business Administration
• Master’s in business administration – preferred but not absolute minimum requirement
• Professional qualification in Accountancy/ Auditing i.e. ACCA, CIMA, CIA, CPA etc.
• Audit, Fraud, Risk or Internal Control Certification is a plus

Experience:

• A minimum of 2 to 3 years’ total experience in Internal Audit is required
• Experience in Fintech, banking or Telecom is preferred
• Working experience in senior Risk Management/Internal Audit & Forensics positions within a multinational organisation
• In depth experience in Risk Management, Internal Audit or a similar function, working with internal control tools
• Experience working in a global/multinational enterprise with a good understanding emerging markets is preferred

Competencies:

Functional Knowledge:

• Sampling Techniques
• Data Analytics
• Forensic Investigative Analysis
• Fraud Analytics
• Process & Controls
• Risk Rating & Mitigation
• IA reporting & presentation
• Audit Planning & Scoping
• IT control frameworks
• Financial Control Framework
• Business Process Analysis
• Accounting and financial procedures
• Forensic auditing procedures

Skills