Internal Audit Manager at Phase3 Telecom Limited

Phase3 Telecom is a leading independent fibre optic infrastructure with Points-of-Presence (POPs), colocation, and NOCs in Nigeria. Issued a National Long Distance Operator (NLDO) licence in 2003 by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). We are the network of choice for high-performance, data-intensive and low latency connectivity that span dedicated internet access, MPLS VPN, metro ethernet, wide area network solutions e.t.c.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Audit Manager

Location: Maitama, Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Evaluate the various procedures and processes that supportdaily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual audit exercise in the organization.
• Ensure proper audit controls and process compliance at all levels within the organization.
• Address memos, queries and complaints on audit related activities in timely manner.
• Point out risk areas in the policies and procedures and bring it to the notice of the Head Internal audit within the least possible time frame.
• Work with the Audit officer to prepare and submit weekly reports of the internal audit department’s activities to Management
• Provide updates to HIA about ongoing project status on weekly basis.
• Carry out and develop special audit reports stating his observations, conclusions and recommendations and submit to HIA for review and further actions necessary.
• Ensure compliance the organization’s procedures and policies are as specified by the relevant regulatory bodies.
• Review company’s business performance, identify findings and develop meaningful recommendations for HIA’s consideration
• Collate information required for quarterly audit and other audit procedures without fail.
• Analyse accounting records and the periodic financial statements such as balance sheet, income statement, assets and liabilities statement and equity statement on a quarterly basis and submit report to Head Internal Audit.
• Check that financial reports and records are accurate, reliable and effective
• Ensure compliance of fraud control policy available in the organization as well as provide suggestions for improving the same constantly.
• Carry out surprise audit check on any department as may be deemed necessary or directed by HIAfrom time to time
• Inspect for accuracy of policy procedures being followed in various departments.
• Carry out physical inspection on any asset purchased by the company.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Head, Internal Audit

Requirements
Education:

• First Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Risk Management
• ACCA/ICAN with not less than 3 years post qualification will be essential
• CIA Certification will be an added advantage

Experience:

• A minimum of Five(5) years’ experience in a similar role within the telecom industry. (MANDATORY)
• Strong background and experience with audit methodologies and techniques
• Prior success conducting an external or internal audit

Skills:

• Ability to build relationships while asking tough questions
• Excellent business analytics skills and use of ratios, charts and performance measurement indicators
• Excellent written and oral communication ability
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Excellent computational abilities
• Ability to analyze business process issues, conduct investigation discreetly and methodically present observations and effective recommendations
• Ability to work as an effective team member with emotional intelligence and strength
• Ability to use accounting software and Microsoft applications like Word, Excel, etc.

Application Closing Date
14th January, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: apply@phase3.com using "Internal Audit Manager" as the subject of the email.