Senior Manager, Systems Audit at MTN Nigeria

Job Description

• Extract value from what we already have through divisional focused commercial activities such as: divisional business optimisation projects, contracts review and negotiation, capital/budget efficiency activities within division, etc.
• Ensure audit reports are timely, accurate, objective and constructive
• Innovation – identifying and taking advantage of new business opportunities, e.g., through stimulating new business opportunities, divisional products launched, division product/process innovation, structural changes within division, etc.
• Maintain leadership in the ICT/Digital industry by influencing state/local legislations & policies, participating in local level industry think-tanks, building & extending national B-2-B and similar relationships, etc.
• Enhance/expand MTN’s role in the larger national and ecosystem through participation as a thought leader, executing local CSR projects, involvement in local industry non-ICT policy & think-tank activities etc.
• Divisional people leadership activities: coaching, staff development and motivation through intra staff coaching, employee networks mentorship/support, own division employee engagement projects, faculty roles, inter/intra talent mentorship, etc.
• Generic activities necessary for positive business outcomes such as: supporting recruitment, thought leadership as internal (interview/disciplinary) panel member, influencing next level leaders (e.g., at BPR) etc.
• Lead and direct on-going systems audits and advisory engagement in accordance with annual combined assurance plan and as the need arises, identifying risks associated with the company’s strategic objectives and making appropriate recommendations.
• Provide input into the annual budget and annual audit plan according to the strategic objectives and the associated risks.
• Develop plan for system audit engagements in line with the scope and objectives of audit assignment and ensure efficient and effective execution of same.
• Ensure efficient allocation and utilization of resources within the systems audit unit.
• Coordinate ad hoc audits including crises management.
• Ensure compliance to systems audit methodology and laid down standards and make recommendations where changes are required.
• Provide input to the overall audit and advisory methodology and supporting processes to ensure compliance with the required standards and international best practice.
• Advise management on issues pertaining to risk management, internal controls and corporate governance processes.
• Prepare comprehensive systems audit reports.
• Provide guidance and leadership on audit assignments especially on the technical reviews of IS and Network
• Perform complex analysis using CAATs tools (e.g. ACL) and Excel.
• Incorporate knowledge gained from consulting engagements into audit assignments and overall audit plan.
• Perform complex, non-standard, ad hoc requests and other special assignments as directed by GM, Business Risk Management

Job condition    
• Normal MTNN working conditions
• May be required to work extended hours

Experience & Training    

Experience:
Minimum of 10 years’ experience which includes;
• Manager track record of 5 years or more; with at least 3 years in relevant sector/ industry
• Worked across diverse cultures and geographies advantageous
• Working experience in a structured business environment of which  the last 6 years should be in Internal Audit
• Telecommunications experience is an added advantage

Training:
• Internal audit,
• Fraud management,
• Business risk management,
• Internal controls,
• General management

Minimum qualification    
BSc, BTech, HND, MA or MSc