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Vodafone • Spain

Specialist Internal Audit

Employment type:  Full time

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Job Description

About the role:

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

As a Specialist Internal Audit, you´ll be in charge of the following responsibilities:

  • Plan and execute risk-based IT audits and IT advisory projects.
  • Participates as de IT SME (Subject Matter Expert) on team based operational, compliance and financial audits.
  • Develop a good rapport and solid business relationships with business unit and HQ personnel, specially the IT department to ensure understanding and acceptance of internal audit requirements, approach and reporting methods.
  • Review and evaluate the adequacy of internal controls and compliance with IT security and cybersecurity policies and procedures, identifying gaps between best practices and regulations.
  • 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.
  • Follow up on the implementation of management action plans related to IT audit recommendations.
  • Assists the Internal Audit Director with the internal audit department’s annual audit plan and IT risk assessment.

What do we need?

  • Bachelor or Master degree in computer science or telecommunications or related field .
  • At least 3 – 5 years of related IT or internal/external auditing experience.
  • Knowledge and experience in working and reviewing IT frameworks and cybersecurity controls (e.g. ISO27001, ENS, NIST, NIS2).
  • Experienced in technical analysis regarding IT processes, cybersecurity and controls.
  • 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 managing and analyzing large datasets (e.g., Big Data) using advanced data collection techniques, including ETL (Extract, Transform, Load). Proficiency in advanced data analysis techniques (data discovery, data mining, data modeling) and Business Intelligence output or visualization (Power BI). Strong ability to leverage these tools to identify trends, anomalies, and insights that drive audit findings and recommendations.
  • Willing to travel when needed.
  • Ability to adapt hybrid working (home/office balance).

What’s in it for you?

  • #LI-Hybrid (60% home – 40% office) and flexible hours.
  • You also have 20 additional days of home working per year from anywhere in Spain
  • 25 days holiday (and additionally 24th and 31th December), with the option to buy up to 10 extra days.
  • Meal vouchers (in addition to the annual fixed remuneration) and flexible remuneration plan.
  • Free health insurance, life insurance and own medical services. Physical and mental care health program.
  • Career development and continuous learning, which includes AI platform and learning platforms like LinkedIn Learning.
  • Optional retirement pension plan.
  • 3 paid days leave for charity projects.
  • App for the digital management of office needs

Get to know us better here and find out what life at Vodafone could be like for you: https://www.vodafone.es/c/conocenos/es/vodafone-espana/trabaja-con-nosotros/


From contactless payment to connecting emergency services, our technology delivers some truly exciting initiatives not to mention the incredible connections we make on a global level every single day. We rely on the brightest sparks to help us deliver new innovations. So, if you believe, like we do, that technology can help us imagine, create and realise a more connected future, then we need you to help us achieve that goal!

Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the best people by offering a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised, developed and rewarded. We believe that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business and we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment which respects, values, celebrates and makes the most of people’s individual differences. We are proud to offer equal opportunities regardless of race, nationality, cultural origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and religious or political beliefs.

About the role:

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

As a Specialist Internal Audit, you´ll be in charge of the following responsibilities:

  • Plan and execute risk-based IT audits and IT advisory projects.
  • Participates as de IT SME (Subject Matter Expert) on team based operational, compliance and financial audits.
  • Develop a good rapport and solid business relationships with business unit and HQ personnel, specially the IT department to ensure understanding and acceptance of internal audit requirements, approach and reporting methods.
  • Review and evaluate the adequacy of internal controls and compliance with IT security and cybersecurity policies and procedures, identifying gaps between best practices and regulations.
  • 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.
  • Follow up on the implementation of management action plans related to IT audit recommendations.
  • Assists the Internal Audit Director with the internal audit department’s annual audit plan and IT risk assessment.

What do we need?

  • Bachelor or Master degree in computer science or telecommunications or related field .
  • At least 3 – 5 years of related IT or internal/external auditing experience.
  • Knowledge and experience in working and reviewing IT frameworks and cybersecurity controls (e.g. ISO27001, ENS, NIST, NIS2).
  • Experienced in technical analysis regarding IT processes, cybersecurity and controls.
  • 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 managing and analyzing large datasets (e.g., Big Data) using advanced data collection techniques, including ETL (Extract, Transform, Load). Proficiency in advanced data analysis techniques (data discovery, data mining, data modeling) and Business Intelligence output or visualization (Power BI). Strong ability to leverage these tools to identify trends, anomalies, and insights that drive audit findings and recommendations.
  • Willing to travel when needed.
  • Ability to adapt hybrid working (home/office balance).

What’s in it for you?

  • #LI-Hybrid (60% home – 40% office) and flexible hours.
  • You also have 20 additional days of home working per year from anywhere in Spain
  • 25 days holiday (and additionally 24th and 31th December), with the option to buy up to 10 extra days.
  • Meal vouchers (in addition to the annual fixed remuneration) and flexible remuneration plan.
  • Free health insurance, life insurance and own medical services. Physical and mental care health program.
  • Career development and continuous learning, which includes AI platform and learning platforms like LinkedIn Learning.
  • Optional retirement pension plan.
  • 3 paid days leave for charity projects.
  • App for the digital management of office needs

Get to know us better here and find out what life at Vodafone could be like for you: https://www.vodafone.es/c/conocenos/es/vodafone-espana/trabaja-con-nosotros/


From contactless payment to connecting emergency services, our technology delivers some truly exciting initiatives not to mention the incredible connections we make on a global level every single day. We rely on the brightest sparks to help us deliver new innovations. So, if you believe, like we do, that technology can help us imagine, create and realise a more connected future, then we need you to help us achieve that goal!

Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the best people by offering a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised, developed and rewarded. We believe that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business and we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment which respects, values, celebrates and makes the most of people’s individual differences. We are proud to offer equal opportunities regardless of race, nationality, cultural origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and religious or political beliefs.

Company benefits

UK (28), India (22), Egypt (21), Hungary (20), Romania (20), Albania (20), Turkey (14) days annual leave + bank holidays
Work from anywhere scheme – work for up to 20 days/year abroad (dependant on country)
Annual bonus – dependant on company performance
Employee discounts
Personal development days – once per quarter
Learning platform – access to Harvard Business Publishing, MIT Horizon and Skillsoft
Enhanced maternity leave – 16 weeks (paid) with a phased return to work over 6 months
Enhanced paternity leave – 16 weeks (paid) with a phased return to work over 6 months
Volunteer days – up to 5 days
Coaching – access to a free certified internal pool of coaches
Mentoring
Carer’s leave
Adoption leave – 16 weeks (paid) with a phased return to work over 6 months
Enhanced sick days
Mental health platform access
Mental health first aiders
Employee assistance programme
Complimentary Medical Services – 24/7 online doctor service
Compassionate leave
Home office set up
Buddy scheme
Referral bonus
Early finish Fridays
Buy or sell annual leave
Cycle to work scheme
Life insurance
Sabbaticals
Salary sacrifice
Share options
Teambuilding days
Faith rooms
Enhanced pension match/contribution
LinkedIn learning license

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