Senior Specialist Internal Audit

Job Description

Role purpose

We are seeking an Internal Auditor who will be responsible for the timely execution of risk-based internal audits in accordance with the audit plan, as well as assisting with other audit matters and projects. This position reports to the EHOD: Internal operationally and the FD administratively.

Key accountabilities:

• Plan and execute risk-based financial, operational and compliance audit testing against detailed plan and audit program.
• Develop a good rapport and solid business relationships with business unit personnel to ensure understanding and acceptance of internal audit requirements, approach and reporting methods.
• Identify, develop, and document audit issues and recommendations using independent judgment concerning areas being reviewed.
• Provide insightful results through audit reporting process.
• Incorporate the use of data analytics within the audit approach to increase the extent of assurance, quality of insight, and efficiency of our audits. Recommend and implement ideas for improving the Internal Audit Department.
• Manage audits and team members when assigned as team leader on the audit.
• Assist in special projects and investigations when the need arise.
• Keep abreast of latest technology in the field of internal audit.
• Assist with quality control in internal audit.

Core competencies, knowledge and experience:

• Bachelor or Masters in business administration or finance or law or related qualifications.
• At least 3 – 5 years internal/external auditing experience.
• Experienced in auditing in a telecommunications industry (advantage).
• Excellent English communication, report writing, presentation, negotiation and conflict management skills to interact effectively with senior management.
• Ability to think analytically, creatively and independently.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation and conflict management skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organisation.
• Strong organisational skills, including ability to multi-task, prioritise and be comfortable with a changing environment.
• Experience in data analytics (scoping, delivering and/or consuming) e.g. in tools such as PowerBI or QlikSense.
• General IT Controls experience (advantage)
• ‘Digital’ skills, i.e. fluent in working with audit software and the Microsoft Office365 suite (Excel,Word, Powerpoint, Teams, etc.)
• Experienced in working within complex multinational and/or multi-cultural environments.
• Willing to travel when needed.
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Preferred qualifications/experience:
• CIA, ACA/CIMA/ACCA/MBA
• Working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley internal control requirements.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Preparation and delivery of end to end Audits in line with Internal Audit Methodology.
• Develop and maintain high quality knowledge base and share best practices.
• Achive Quality Assurance Review (QAR) target.
• Lead a team and drive virtual community.
• Be credible in the field and maintain trustworthy relationships with senior leaders across the local market and Group.
• Maintain Management Action tracking target

Function: Group Finance
Band: Management
Division: Internal Audit
Reports to: EHOD: Internal Audit and FD
Location: DRC, Kinshasa

Vodacom DRC welcomes applications from candidates without discrimination and embraces diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage women, neurodivergent individuals, and people living with disabilities to apply. We firmly believe that every individual brings unique and invaluable qualities, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and supportive work environment where everyone can flourish.

Together we can.