Senior Manager

Senior Manager – Internal Audit

Paddington, London

Role purpose is to support the audit function to give the Group Board and Management risk based independent assurance of the effectiveness of the Group’s internal controls. Lead risk based audit activities, coaching and supporting the team to deliver and to identify potential control weaknesses and make recommendations to mitigate related risks.

Key accountabilities - 

1. Accountable for the identification and reporting on all significant control weaknesses

• Lead a team to undertake specific audit activities and assures compliance with audit methodology, quality and homogeneity of the IA outputs including quality and formatting of audit reports issued
• Provide support to management teams to help define effective controls that satisfy VF policies and procedures.

1. Enable the Group to satisfy the Corporate Governance requirements of the various regulatory authorities

• Ensures timely delivery of Group programmes to support in complying with corporate governance requirements.
• Prepares the Audit Committee papers in compliance with Audit Committee Terms of Reference.

1. Customers, supplier and third parties

• Builds positive relationships with leaders across the organisation to understand issues and identify areas in the control environment for improvement in the organisation as a whole
• Acts as an effective business partner to the Vodafone senior leadership team in in the Commercial and Enterprise; manages internal customer expectations in line with agreed objectives.
• Develops and maintains relationships with co-source service providers to supplement internal audit’s specialist capabilities.

1. Leadership and teamwork – Assist the Head of Audit/Group Director in any matters relevant to run the cluster IA Team

• Hires, retains, and develops a world-class audit team while motivating and mentoring others to develop skills within the audit function and prepare for further careers in Vodafone.
• Manages and oversees team performance through performance planning, development activities and performance appraisals.
• Supports teams of peers in delivery of audit plans by providing knowledge and expertise.

1. Innovation and change

• Identify opportunities during our audits which can enhance process improvement and simplify processes
• Constantly challenge ourselves to review our methodology to enhance delivery to our stakeholders
• Identify ideas/input to improve Internal Audit process and methodology
• Influence management teams to adopt recommendations that improve operational controls.

1. Knowledge and experience – Identify and promote good business practice across the Group world-wide

• Keeps current on changes in internal audit methodology, current trends, and best practice.  Ensures that changes within Vodafone’s business are reflected in the audit plan and assurance activities.
• Uses knowledge and experience to take a balanced risk assessment approach to all control issues within the context of business requirements.

Core competencies, knowledge and experience - 

• Management experience in a similar role
• Relevant professional experience (internal audit/external audit, financial experience or experience in telecommunication business)
• Business knowledge (e.g.: Marketing, Finance, Sales, Operations)
• IT knowledge (e.g.: IT Infrastructure/ Operations, ERP & Billing) (not mandatory)
• Audit / Finance / Accounting / or equivalent qualification
• Fluent in English – written and spoken
• Willingness to travel
• CISA/CIA or similar qualifications (not mandatory)