Senior Internal Auditor

A multinational telecommunications company is looking for an Internal Audit Manager to join their team.
Purpose: To plan, coordinate, execute and report internal audits in accordance with the internal audit methodology to provide independent assurance and advice to improve our client's control environment and operations.
Key Accountabilities
• Deliver audit work on time and in accordance with the internal audit methodology.
• Work independently with support and guidance from the Audit Manager or Lead Auditor.
• When leading an assignment, co-ordinate teams of between one and three auditors and or co-sourced resource to complete the audit in accordance with the audit planning memorandum agreed with the VP Internal Audit.
• Perform detailed planning, including a risk assessment for the business area or business process under review.
• Communicate with auditee management throughout the audit to keep them informed of audit progress and agree findings and management action plans.
• Assist the Audit Manager in drafting the audit report.
• Take part in update and closing meetings with management.
• Carry out quarterly follow-up of previous recommendations and prepare summary progress updates.
• Prepare assignment updates for discussion at the weekly management meeting.
Knowledge & Experience
• Professionally-qualified accountant or auditor from either a top 10 firm or with relevant industry experience;
• Experience in risk-based auditing and risk management;
• Experience of auditing in the technology, media or telecoms sectors is considered a plus;
Skills & Abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to understand and summarize complex information.
• Able to communicate effectively and confidently at all levels, varying style and content as necessary.
• Strong organizational skills and capable of managing and achieving multiple deadlines.
• Ability to manage a project team.
• Strong analytical skills, supported by critical thinking and an ability to identify the root cause of a problem.
• An inquisitive mind with an innovative yet pragmatic approach to problem solving.
• Effective working within a team or as an individual, able to deliver independently as well as through others.