Auditor - Financial Operations. Internal Audit And Forensics

Job Description

In today’s rapidly changing economic landscape, achieving operational and commercial excellence is essential for success. The need for change has become even more pressing due to the heightened competitive intensity across all markets where MTN operates. The Internal Audit and Forensics Department must therefore ensure successful delivery in the context of:

-             Diversifying telco-to-techno landscape

-             Evolving industry ecosystems

-             Shifting Audit landscapes 

-             Evolution of Audit approaches to include multiple lines of defence.

-             Constant dynamic risk challenges faced.

-             Management of demanding customer and supplier expectations

Enhancing MTNC’s reputational position as a leading, transparent Technology provider for Cameroon’s progress.

Our commitments go beyond an organisational promise. It is in our leadership and managerial ethos to meaningfully partner with our employees, customers, and stakeholders with a vision to realise our shared goals. 

Our values dubbed, LIVE Y’ello, are the cornerstone of our culture.

Lead with Care

Can-do with Integrity

Collaborate with Agility

Serve with Respect

Act with Inclusion

Responsibilities

Operational Delivery

• Assist the auditor level 3/Manager in the execution of process and program audit plans,  Conduct audits to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies  across the business related to API usage and security.
• Serve as an active member of the audit team directly executing medium/high priority risk internal audits through:
  • conducting interviews
  • developing risk and control matrix
  • performing data and system analysis and testing, preparing database updates, providing status reports and preparing final audit reports on assignments carried out, in line with internal audit standards and methodologies
• Perform design adequacy and operating effectiveness assessment on audit data, identifying weaknesses in internal controls, risks areas and trends, performing root cause analysis and reporting these to management, with recommendations on possible mitigations and enhancements actions
• Carry out audits in the eGRC system in line with the approved methodology as mandated by the Group Internal Audit, ensuring timely update of the tool
• Perform analytical review procedures at the planning stage of audits using CAATS and data analytics 
• Consider the use of data analysis in the execution of audits with respect to planning, sampling and control testing
• Report on audit assignment progress and escalate any roadblocks to completion to the Line Manager
• Assist in compiling final process and program internal audit reports for management review 
• Provide advisory services on management requests 
• Ensure capital projects or investments comply with internal control processes and report on any identified non-compliant processes
• Follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations in a timely manner

Qualifications

Education: Minimum 3-year Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting/Audit/Finance

Professional qualification in Internal Audit and Information Systems Auditing (CIA, ACCA, CPA, CMA or CISA) is advantageous Fluent in English and basic command of French (as an advantage) 

Experience: Minimum of 3 years’ experience in financial and Operations Audits (Big 4 Audit Firm) is advantageous

Experience in the use of Microsoft office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Experience in data analytics tools ACL, Power BI, NLP/RPA, etc (will be an advantage).

Competencies:

Functional Knowledge: Internal Audit Charter and Methodology

International Financial Reporting Standards

SYSCOHADA accounting standard

Cameroon Finance law, General Tax Code

Cameroon Telecom Act, Decisions and Decrees

Skills

Data Analysis & Interpretation

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Dealing with ambiguity and complexity

Conflict Management

Behavioural Qualities

Agile

Innovation

Relationship Builder 

Results Achiever 

Operationally Astute 

Integrity

Team Player

About Us

MTN Group Limited is a South African multinational mobile telecommunications company, operating in many African, European and Asian countries. Its head office is in Johannesburg. MTN recorded 232.6 million subscribers, making it the eighth largest mobile network operator in the world, and the largest in Africa. 

With more than 17510 professionals, working in over 20 countries around the world.

MTN recruiters are always searching for brilliant candidates with an entrepreneurial spirit, looking for a work culture where innovation is the goal, hard work is expected, and creativity is rewarded. MTN employees enjoy competitive salaries, excellent health benefits, and a network of like-minded co-workers that drive innovation across the entire telecommunication industry.

About the Team

The Human Resources team partners with all aspects of the organization, driving success through the effective and innovative management of people for both current and future business needs.

Key roles that the Human Resources team performs:

• Executive Role: Specialists in all aspects of people management. High-level input at a strategic level into all key business decisions.
• Audit Role: Ensures all areas of the organization are compliant with legal requirements AND best practice employment policies and procedures.
• Facilitator Role: Close partnership to support, advise and extend the ability of all areas of the organization to meet their objectives through the implementation of highly effective employment practices in areas such as Talent Acquisition, Learning and Development, Reward systems, Performance Management, Health and Wellbeing.
• Consultancy Role: Provide expert advice to the organization and it’s managers on any aspect of workforce management and employee relations and performance.
• Service Role: Ensure the organization is fully aware of and is equipped to deal with developments impacting employment matters, such as changes in legislation, changes in the characteristics of the labor market.