Manager - Data Analytics and Continuous Control Monitoring.Risk and Compliance

The Manager: Data Analytics and CCM role will be accountable to achieve the following objectives:

Audit Management

• Manage GRC system and other analytical platforms for the Internal Audit function as a technical lead
• Lead the Analytics CoE setup and roll out for key processes and functional areas for Internal Audit across the OPCO
• Support in preparing the CCM framework and roll out for key controls
• Identify and drive where appropriate, opportunities for cost saving initiatives without compromising quality and effectiveness of the framework;
• Provide direction to staff, ensure that the standards for internal audit are compiled at the highest level; 
• Report to management on Analytics plan and deployment and CCM plan and deployment, highlighting new internal and external high level risks, cost controls and recommendations for improvements within the Internal Audit department;
• Provide expertise, advice and support to management with by providing technical insights on new technology risks;
• Ensure that best practices in internal audit are incorporated into the framework, driving cost reduction and effectiveness in risk management.
• Manage expertise and resource planning and requirements for Financial and Operational Audit assignments, special assignments and management requests
• Ensure that IA methodology as prescribed by Group Internal Audit is strictly adhered to, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analysing evidence, and documenting financial and operational processes and procedures
• Oversee and manage the work of the audit staff in conducting interviews, reviewing documents, developing and administering audit surveys, composing summary memos, and preparing working papers or audit operations
• Review the audit programs to ensure the appropriate data analytical testing mechanisms
• Communicate the results, findings and recommendations of audit projects through written reports and face-to-face presentations on a timely basis to the Senior Manager: Advisory Services
• Ensure that the audit is carried out on the eGRC system in line with process and methodology as mandated by the Group Internal Audit and Forensics function
• Follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations in a timely manner
• Interact with staff, Audit Managers, General Managers, external consultants, and when necessary, with Executive Management to obtain and/or communicate relevant information to achieve the objective/s of the function
• Maintain all MTN and professional ethical standards and ensure internal audit activities are carried out in compliance with The International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards) and IIA Code of Ethics
• Support the Senior Manager: Advisory Services in coordinating with the External Auditors where needed and facilitate their fieldwork within MTN
• Report on an ad-hoc basis on specific projects as and when necessary

Audit Consulting

• Provide a consulting service to business on governance and business risk issues
• Consult with business clients to improve/re-engineer business processes
• Identify opportunities for increasing operational efficiencies and strengthening management controls on management requests, strategic projects, high value tenders and ad hoc assignments
• Maintain relationships with senior management of assigned functional/business units to provide a value-added service
• Perform risk identification of business operations to assess potential problems or control weaknesses and provide guidance on how to address identified shortcomings on an ad-hoc basis 

Key Deliverables

• Reporting on Audit Outcomes
• Quantification of Values at Risk
• Coverage footprint across Departments/Functions/Locations
• Oversight and management of medium to high level audits

Role Dependencies

• Active support from the Senior Manager: Advisory Services 
• 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
• Alignment of OpCo with OpCo risk management initiatives

Skilled and experienced Suppliers/Specialists to support and safeguard functions

Education:

• Minimum 3-year Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Accounting/Audit/Finance
• Chartered Accountant/CIA in related field (i.e. Audit) is advantageous
• Professional qualification in Information Systems Auditing is advantageous (CIA, CPA, CMA or CISA)
• Data analysis /science qualification advantageous

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Auditing and Accounting, preferably with Telecommunications/ ICT Services experience and/or auditing of holding/management companies, in a medium to large organisation, with a minimum of 5 years managing audit processes
• Experience in Audit Consulting, Advisory or related client service is essential
• Strong Internal Audit and Risk Management experience designing controls, understanding enterprise control frameworks and prioritising risks
• Experience in a Big 4 Accounting firm is advantageous
• Worked across diverse cultures and geographies advantageous

Competencies:

• Strategy Implementer, Decisive Problem Solver, Best Practice Value Creator 
• Culture and Change Champion, Guiding People Manager, Relationship Builder 
• Results Achiever, Operationally Astute, Agile, Accountable

Skills:

• Strong Audit skills 
• Strong Analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to drive issues and tasks through to completion
• Results orientated – ability to motivate, manage and drive consensus across diverse teams
• Project Management

Customer Focused