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Mission/ Core purpose of the Job

Reporting to the Senior Manager, carries out medium/high priority/risk financial and operations internal audit work as assigned, in line with the audit plan and the standards and methodologies set by Internal Audit. This role also performs analysis on internal controls, risk management and effectiveness of the internal audit, providing recommendations on improvements, in order to ensure an increasingly robust internal audit processes. This role focuses on Finance, SCM, Contract Management, HR, New Product Development, Commercial processes and controls, and Capital Projects/Investments processes. This role is also required to ensure compliance to internal policies and external regulations, which entails keeping up to date with changes in legislation

MTN is entering a new phase in its lifecycle where operational and commercial excellence has become critical for success. The urgency for change has become more heightened amidst increased competitive intensity across all markets in which MTN operates.  The Internal Audit – Financial and Process  Audit sub-function 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 MTN reputational position as a leading, transparent Network provider

Key Performance Areas: Core, essential responsibilities / outputs of the position (KPA's)

The Auditor: Financial and Operational Audit role will be accountable to achieve the following objectives:

Operational KPI’s

• Assist the auditor level 3/manager in the execution of process and programme audit plans, in order to ensure that processes and systems comply with company policies and procedures as well as statutory and regulatory policies covering processes and controls for Finance, Supply Chain, Contract Management, New Product Development and Commercial.
• Serve as an active member of the process and programme audit team directly executing medium/high priority/risk internal audits: through conducting interviews, 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.
• Provide analysis on process and programme internal audit data, identifying weaknesses in internal controls, risks areas and trends, and reporting these to management, with recommendations on possible mitigations and enhancements.
• Assist in compiling final process and programme internal audit reports for management review.
• Measure/evaluate compliance to statutory and regulatory requirements and the company’s policies and procedures.
• Ensure capital projects or investments comply with internal control processes and report on any identified non-compliant processes

Reporting

• Assist the Senior Manager and/or Manager and CAE to provide oversight on OpCo reporting, OpCo coordination, OpCo support and OpCo IA operations
• Report on a monthly basis to management relating to progress made and in accordance with the measurement metrics set by the organisation
• Report on an ad hoc basis on specific projects as and when necessary
• Assist in reporting on a monthly basis relating to progress made on Group and OpCo Internal Audit activities to those charged with Governance

Key Deliverables

• Reporting on Audit Outcomes
• Conduct medium to high level audits

Role Dependencies

• Active support from the Senior Manager: Financial and Operations Audit
• Understanding of the respective OpCo technology and business contexts and the risks associated with these
• Intra-functional collaborations with Risk and Compliance
• MTN policies and procedures

Skilled and experienced Suppliers/Specialists to support and safeguard functions

Job Requirements (Education, Experience and Competencies)

Education:

• Minimum 3 year Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Accounting or Audit or Finance
• Professional qualification in Information Systems Auditing (CIA, CPA, CMA or CISA) is advantageous
• English and French (as an advantage)

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an area of specialisation
• Experience working in a small to medium organization

Competencies:

• Conceptual Thinker, Problem Solver, Improvement Driver
• Culture and Change Champion, Supportive People Manager, Relationship Manager
• Results Achiever, Operationally Astute

Skills:

• Strong analytical skills
• Project Management

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Mission/ Core purpose of the Job

Set up and manage the company Talent Management Strategy in the light of the company overall vision and mission and manage the overall L&D cycle as per the company related policies. Manage the company’s leadership talent management programs as well as the main incentive scheme.

Key Performance Areas: Core, essential responsibilities / outputs of the position (KPA's)

Learning and Development

• Design and implement employee and organizational development activities, courses and programs as required in meeting specific requirements.
• Conduct the company TNA Training Need Analysis.
• Develop the company’s Learning and Development Plan in the light of the company high level strategy.
• Drafting the company’s L&D annual budget. Monitor, control and manage the company training budget, the incentive budget as well as the department budget.
• Follow up the needed approvals on training in terms of issuing POs and keeping records from finance.
• Negotiate mass training contracts with the vendors, and free-lance trainers and conduct regular assessment for them.
• Manage learning programmes e.g. Sponsorship, knowledge share, mentorship, coaching programmes.

Talent Management

• Identify/Review Key Positions and Key Talents in a direct coordination with top management
• Maintain the company’s succession plan, conduct regular updates as necessary, and provide recommendations to HR Head and other Exco.
• Facilitate all Talent Review sessions and give the needed support to Executives to present the talent status in their divisions.
• Follow up on the implementation of all PDPs with employees, line managers, through self-learning, coaching & assignments, and other learning solutions.
• Monitor data completion on the system to continuously achieve a 100% compliance rate;
• Running 360 feedback, consolidate and share results, provide improvement action plans.
• Prepare the first draft of the company’s L&D annual budget. Monitor, control and manage the company training budget, the incentive budget as well as the department budget.
• Monitor the execution of the L&D and LTM plan and review the regular evaluation reports to ensure that department’s KPIs are met.
• Manage Graduates Programme.
• Supervise the partial sponsorship program and provide recommendation for approvals.
• Regular review for the department policy as well as ensure that all department’s operations are executed with full abidance with these policies.
• Deliver internal training when needed.

Job Requirements (Education, Experience and Competencies)

Education:

• Minimum 4 Year bachelor’s degree in Human Resources/ Business Administration.
• MSc, MBA is a plus.
• English and Arabic (as advantage)

Experience:

• Manager track record of 5+ years; with at least 3 years in Telecom industry.
• Worked across diverse culture and geographies.

Competencies:

Head – Big Picture Focus

• Strategy Implementers – Ensures execution of strategies through creating and implementing tactical plans for others to follow.
• Decisive Problem Solver – Has the mental agility to identify business challenges and explore effective solutions through effective influencing
• Best Practice Value Creator – Encourages commercial innovation and continuous improvement for systems, processes, products and service offerings

Heart – Emotionally Intelligent

• Culture and Change Champion – Role models ethical practices by living the MTN values and vital behaviours for others to follow
• Guiding People Manager – Is self-aware and guides team capability development through opportunity creation for realising potential
• Relationship Builder – Builds relationships across the business in order to influence decision-makers and build team credibility

Hands – Results Focused

• Results Achiever – Produces sustainable divisional results through ethical practices
• Operationally Astute – Sets priorities, plans, organizes and co-ordinates the work of others

Other:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
• Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization’s hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.