Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, March 05 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
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

Behaviour 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: 48

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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