Senior Specialist, Guest Audit at IHS Towers

Job Description

• Develop understanding of the IHS Internal Audit (IA) governance processes and ways of working (including annual risk-based audit planning, individual audit engagement cycle, IA methodology etc.)
• Develop understanding of the risk management process at IHS at both the macro and micro levels (i.e. organizational and engagement level)
• Participate in assurance and consulting IA projects with a view to eventually leading engagement activities, all as part of the approved internal audit plan.
• Contribute to the development of internal audit scopes.
• Perform audit procedures and prepare audit reports reflecting results of the work performed.
• Follow up on progress or remediation of agreed management actions on circulated internal audit reports.
• Participate in and eventually lead the review of general controls over regional operations in IHS Nigeria.
• Undertake and eventually lead investigations/ special audit assignments as requested by senior management, the Board and Audit Committee.
• Support IA management with providing inputs to quarterly reporting of audit activities to the Audit Committee.
• Collaborate with other assurance providers to champion internal control awareness initiatives.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Director, Internal Audit & Risk Management.

Qualifications

• 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) will be an advantage.
• +6-8 years’ experience in internal auditing, external auditing, compliance or any other relevant role.
• Ability to work independently, with limited required direction and guidance, and provide appropriate direction to other internal audit team members.
• Demonstrable leadership skills in selling ideas and obtaining management buy-in for constructive change.
• Demonstrable understanding and 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

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 & decision-making. They are courageous in expanding existing markets & developing new ones. They confidently pursue appropriate financial returns and are forward-thinking and ambitious.
• Sustainability- People demonstrating this competency are constantly seeking to create positive impact in the communities we serve.