Principal Specialist: Internal Audit at Vodacom

The Audit and Controls Manager provides expert knowledge to deliver activities in relation to implementing and maintaining control systems, processes and high quality internal audit activities, which add value and improve the organizations operations and provide assurance it is in conformity with the Standards and Code of Ethics, (across financial and non-financial areas of the business). The Audit and Controls Manager focusses upon the supervision of a team, who design, develop implement and maintain Vodafone's audit programmes and control systems. Typically reports to the Senior Audit and Controls Manager or Head of Audit and Controls.

Key Accountabilities And Decision Ownership

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead the rolling Audit Planning process and the Execution and Reporting on Financial Services Internal Audits across the Vodacom Group of Companies in line with Vodafone Internal Audit guidelines and Methodology.
• Manage audit teams for specific audit projects.
• Assist in special projects as and when the need arises. (e.g. Development of Risk Assessments, Process Reference Documentation and Tools).
• Be the Vodacom Group Internal Audit liaison and lead in the development of Financial Services audit best practices.
• Assist with quality control in internal audit and compliance to month-end procedural requirements, e.g. Audit action tracking
• Maintains solid relationships with Financial Services Partners (audit teams, auditees, management, external advisors etc.) across the organisation to understand issues and identify areas in the control environment for improvement.

Core Competencies, Knowledge And Experience

• Internal Controls Systems and Standards
• Risk Assessment
• Financial Services Regulations - Constantly developing your understanding of current market trends and processes and sharing your knowledge to the wider Internal Audit team
• Experience in financial services and working with the prudential authority/central banks etc.
• Analytical Skills (including Data Analytics) & Basic IT audit skills
• Negotiation and Communication skills (verbal and written).

Minimum Of 5 Years Internal Audit Experience (Essential)
The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Minimum 5 years audit exposure to Financial Services (Insurance / Banking) – Essential
• Relevant B Degree (Essential)
• Internal Audit Certification i.e. Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and Certified Financial Services Auditor (CFSA) - Essential
• Experience in auditing in a telecommunications industry (Advantage).