Head Internal Audit and Forensics MTN Zambia

The key responsibilities for this role include but not limited to the following:

• Leads the effective implementation of Internal Audit and Fraud Risk Management charter, policy and strategy as informed by the MTN Group Internal Audit and Forensics charter, methodology and systems;
• Ensures utilisation of the Group mandated GRC tools and systems and source ancillary supplementary tools as needed and approved by the Group function;
• Performs special audits on an ad-hoc basis as required by regulators, business line management, MTN Group or Audit Committees;
• Leads and/or supports specific audits to investigate adherence with policies, procedures, and legal/regulatory requirements to identify and evaluate exposures and to correct defective processes;
• Responds and effectively manages fraud, bribery and misconduct related investigations in line with the Group Fraud Policies and ensures remedial actions are taken regarding recoveries, control remediation and employee sanctioning;
• Implements companywide fraud prevention strategies including formalising a proactive fraud prevention plan;
• Ensures the implementation of efficient processes for documenting all audit-related initiatives and activities in line with the guidance provided by the Group function;
• At relevant levels, review complaints, concerns, or questions relative to internal audit and forensic issues and provides consultative leadership and support as appropriate;
• Implements and adheres to the Group Internal Audit and Forensic Quality Assurance Program;
• Implements a learning and development program in line with Group requirements;
• Assists with regional (i.e. outside Zambia) audit and forensic activities where required.

Candidate Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate with 5 credits or better of which English and Mathematics are a must;
• Minimum 4-year Academic Degree with Honours (B Finance), Chartered Accountant preferred;
• Professional Internal Audit qualification such as CIA and ACFE is an advantage;
• Minimum 10 years of Senior Management/C-suite, internal audit and forensics experience.
  Women are strongly encouraged to apply

Hand delivered applications will not be accepted

Note: that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.