Specialist, Internal Audit (IT) at IHS Towers

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Coordinate audit team in planning, executing and reporting audit engagements.
• Supervise work done by other team members, when assigned to lead audits, to ensure they are in line with internal audit methodology.
• Prepare audit work programs for assigned IT and operational audits.
• Conduct assurance and consulting audits of functional areas and processes within IHS.
• Document work done in accordance with internal audit manual and methodology.
• Prepare audit reports to be reviewed by in-charge auditors and audit management.
• Monitor changes to the company’s policies and procedures and assist in documenting and storing such data in the databases maintained by the unit.
• Update and maintain outstanding actions database and liaise with process owners on implementation status.
• Conduct formal follow-up audits of management action plans per approved risk-based audit plan.
• Perform IT audits per the risk-based audit plan following standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Audit established by the IIA.
• Provide timely and comprehensive feedback to the in-charge auditors and audit management on the implementation of assigned engagements
• Perform regional audits, spot checks and other special assignment assigned.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Senior Manager, Internal Audit.

Experience & Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s Degree (or related) in Sciences, Social Science, or any related discipline.
• CISA, CIA, ACCA, ACA or related professional qualifications preferably in IT.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in internal auditing, external auditing and/or compliance monitoring in a reputable organisation with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory role.
• Prior experience in IT auditing is an added advantage.
• Prior telecommunications or telecoms infrastructure exposure is an asset.
• Solid understanding of internal control concepts and IT framework and experience in applying them to plan, perform, manage and report on the evaluation of various business processes.
• Knowledge of fraud schemes and indicators of fraud.
• Familiarity with Institute of Internal Auditors’ Code of Ethics
• Ability to work independently, with limited required direction and guidance, and provide appropriate direction to other internal audit team members.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, to effectively present to peers and management and secure buy-in for constructive change.

Organizational Competencies:

• Be Bold
• Customer Focus
• Innovation
• Integrity.

Functional Competencies:

• Auditing
• Fraud Detection & Control
• Reporting

Behavioural Competencies:

• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Business Communication
• Analytical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail