Senior Manager, Internal Audit

Job Summary

Manage and lead multiple assurance and consulting internal audit projects as part of the annual riskbased internal audit plan for Nigeria including developing internal audit scope assigning and directing staffing resource to complete audits as scheduled and on budget performing internal audit procedures and preparing internal audit reports reflecting the results of the work performed.

Responsibilities 

• Support the Director Internal Audit & Risk Management with the development of the annual program of work for the internal audit activity. 

• Manage audit teams providing leadership in planning executing and reporting audit engagements. 

• Assign and supervise work done by team member(s) to ensure they are in line with internal audit methodology and provide guidance where applicable. 

• Prepare audit work programme for assigned audits 

• Review the work done in accordance with the internal audit manual and methodology and coordinate work papers of other team member(s). 

• Review the audit report prepared by team members and submit same to the Director of Internal Audit & Risk Management. 

• Ensure update and maintenance of outstanding actions database is undertaken and liaise with process owners on implementation status. 

• Manage the conduct of formal followup audits of management action plans per approved riskbased audit plan. 

• Provide timely and comprehensive feedback to the Director Internal Audit & Risk Management on the implementation of assigned engagements and meet all requirements in respect of audit committee reporting.  

• Support the Director Internal Audit & Risk Management in periodic reporting to the CEO VP & Group Head of Risk & Audit Audit Committee and related governing authorities. 

• Support the Director Internal Audit & Risk Management in managing quality assurance and improvement programs. 

• Plan execute and manage the regional audits and other special assignment as assigned by Director of Internal Audit & Risk Management. 

• Plan execute and manage special audits or adhoc investigations on any significant breach of the Companys code of business conduct and suspected fraud cases as requested by Management and/or Audit Committee. 

• Proffer solutions to mitigating risk areas in specific processes and stay informed of updates in IFRS.  

• Lead risk assessments in functions or other areas of business operations as agreed. 

• Perform SOX controls testing and review work of team members on SOX reviews. 

• Manage the performance of complex nonstandard ad hoc requests including investigations into allegations of breaches of the IHS Code of Conduct  

• Work with peers in other internal audit teams across the group to share best practice and learnings from audit work 

• Communicate and interact with management across all departments on audit engagements and other matters relating to improving the control environment. 

• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Director Internal Audit & Risk Management. 

Qualifications :

• ./ HND in business and/ or socialsciencerelated discipline. 

• ACA ACCA CIA CISA and related professional qualification or membership of relevant professional bodies (e.g. Institute of Internal Auditors) is a plus. 

• 1113 years experience in internal auditing external auditing and/or compliance monitoring in a reputable organization with at least 5 years in a supervisory role. 

• Understanding of internal control and risk management concepts and framework and experience in applying them to plan perform manage and report on the evaluation of various business processes. 

• Ability to work independently with limited required direction and guidance and provide appropriate direction to other internal audit team members. 

• Exhibit leadership skills needed to sell ideas and obtain management buyin for constructive change 

• Demonstrable understanding & application of internal control concepts to plan perform manage and report evaluations of various business processes. 

• Exposure to telecoms and/ or telecoms infrastructure industry is an advantage. 

• Demonstrable knowledge of fraud schemes and indicators

Additional Information :

Organizational Competencies

Customer Focus People demonstrating this competency understand & exceed our customers needs. They develop trusted reliable & collaborative relationships. They are consistently operating to the highest standards of service & delivery.

Innovation People demonstrating this competency constantly seek new & improved ways to deliver our products & services. They champion engineering & skills development and work to create a collaborative and supportive operating environment.

Integrity People demonstrating this competency are open & honest in everything they do. They support financially & environmentally sustainable growth. They make socially responsible decisions and treat their stakeholders with respect.

Be Bold People demonstrating this competency are thorough in analyses & decisionmaking. They are courageous in expanding existing markets & developing new ones. They confidently pursue appropriate financial returns and are forwardthinking and ambitious.

Sustainability People demonstrating this competency are constantly seeking to create positive impact in the communities we serve.

Our Vision

IHS is committed to helping create a connected world where communication promotes continued economic growth and social development throughout emerging markets.

Joining IHS means becoming part of something truly special a success story where creative thinking diversity of opinion and innovation are immensely valued. From global mentoring schemes intercompany transfers and secondments to technical training programs and online learning resources we seek to provide our employees with a range of career development opportunities tailored to their professional aspirations.

Benefits:

• Pension
• Medical insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual leave
• Parental leave
• Social events

IHS Towers is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. All applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age disability gender reassignment marital or civil partner status pregnancy or maternity race colour nationality ethnic or national origin religion or belief sex or sexual orientation.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime