Senior Manager, Internal Audit at IHS Towers

The Opportunity

• IHS Towers is expanding our global footprint and we are seeking an individual to join our team in Nigeria as Senior Manager, Internal Audit.
• The Senior Manager, Internal Audit will manage and lead multiple assurance and consulting internal audit projects as part of the annual risk-based internal audit plan for the Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire and Cameroon OpCos, 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Director, Internal Audit & Risk Management (Africa) with the development of the annual program of work for the internal audit activity.
• Manage audit team 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 (Africa).
• Ensure update and maintenance of outstanding actions database is undertaken and liaise with process owners on implementation status.
• Manage the conduct of formal follow-up audits of management action plans per approved risk-based audit plan.
• Provide timely and comprehensive feedback to the Director, Internal Audit & Risk Management (Africa) on the implementation of assigned engagements and meet all requirements in respect of audit committee reporting.
• Support the Director, Internal Audit & Risk Management (Africa) 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 (Africa) 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 (Africa).
• Plan, execute and manage special audits or ad-hoc investigations on any significant breach of the Company’s 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.
• Manage the performance of complex, non-standard, 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 (Africa).

Key Qualifications & Experience

• B.Sc./ HND in Business and/ or Social Science-related discipline.
• ACA, ACCA, CIA, CISA, and related professional qualification or membership of relevant professional bodies (e.g. Institute of Internal Auditors) is a plus.
• 11-13 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 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 buy-in 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:
Behavioural Competencies

• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Relationship Management

Functional Competencies:

• Auditing
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Reporting
• Business Communication
• Leadership capabilities

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 & decision-making. They are courageous in expanding existing markets & developing new ones. They confidently pursue appropriate financial returns and are forward-thinking and ambitious.