Lead Commercial Audits - Islamabad

Job Description

Description :Grade Level: L3Location: IslamabadLast date to apply: 23rd October 2022What is Lead Commercial Audit?Lead Commercial Audit is responsible for providing independent and objective assessment of the reliability and effectiveness of risk management, internal control and corporate governance through execution of Internal Audit processes by organizing the audit work, leading Internal Audit engagements and delivering high quality Internal Audit Reports, applying the Global Audit Methodology, ?The International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) ? Standards and Guidance? adopted by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), VEON Group IA Charter and VEON policies and procedures.The role reports to the Head Internal Audit.What does Lead Commercial Audit do?Strategy and Planning:

• Contributes to risk assessment and supports the Internal Audit Head in preparation of OpCo audit annual plan, addressing emerging risks and global themes.
• Reviews OpCo annual audit plan on a quarterly basis in coordination with the Internal Audit Head.
• Directly assists the Internal Audit Head in the effective communication of the IA strategy, including preparation of materials and conducting presentations.
• Ensures alignment with the ?The International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) ? Standards and Guidance? adopted by the IIA, Group IA Charter, Group policies, procedures and guidelines around Internal Audit processes, tools and techniques.
• Ensures the execution of the audits is in line with the Group IA Methodology.
• Seeks for opportunities to increase the efficiency of the audits and apply where possible new tools and systems (e.g. data analytics).

Performance Management:

• Assist in timetable management to ensure achievement of audit plan in line with budgeted times and scheduled completion dates, expense budget monitoring, and compliance with Group IA protocols for approval and notification of timetable changes.
• Monitors audit milestones and provides assurance on progress.
• Ensures effective risk-based planning including effective gathering of information and risk assessment to determine the appropriate nature and extent of audit work.
• Fully effective in leading / completing audits of high risk / complex or sensitive nature.
• Ensures timely execution of audit engagements and reports to the Internal Audit Head on the delivery status.
• Works collaboratively with the Internal Audit Head and the team to prepare quality reports and presentations for executive and senior management and the relevant committee(s) that are clear, concise and professional.

People Management:

• Ability to work effectively with peers to deliver the overall audit plan and manage co-sourced / outsourced partners.
• Assists the Internal Audit Head in defining the scope, nature, extent of use of outsource and co-source partners, internal ?guest auditors?.
• Works with the Internal Audit Head to foster a culture of accountability and teamwork through effective staff and team performance management that aligns with agreed objectives.

Customer Focus:

• Proactively builds strong and effective working relationships with IA stakeholders to understand their needs and manage their expectations during the audit assignment process.
• Seeks auditee / client / stakeholder feedback and responds appropriately.
• Actively participates in knowledge sharing sessions and platforms.
• Aligns with other assurance functions to create efficiency.
• Promotes customer-oriented service culture within the audit engagement team that seeks to add value.

Jazz is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.RequirementsWhat are we looking for and what does it require to be Lead Commercial Audit?

• CA/CMA/ACCA/CA (Finalist)/ Master/ Bachelor?s degree in economics, business or accounting.
• CIA/CISA/CFE will be a plus.
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience in another telco or large international listed company.
• Big 4 audit firm or Internal Audit experience will be a plus.
• Experience to work with all levels of management.
• Knowledge/work experience of SOX (404) controls and COSO standards/ IT systems and IT security best practices and frameworks (such as ITIL, COBIT, and ISO27001).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and local (business) language(s).
• Excellent Report writing.
• Innovative and strategic thinker able to develop practical and pragmatic solutions.
• Energetic, flexible and agile attitude.
• Able to work effectively in a matrix structure.
• Strong planning, organization, project and presentation skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail, whilst maintaining big picture perspective.
• Ability to work on transformation initiatives in environment of continual improvement.

• Applying business intelligence and problem-solving techniques.
• Business acumen and understanding, GRC understanding.
• Assures adherence to the Group Internal Audit methodology.
• Builds effective working relationships with IA stakeholders within the audit engagements.
• Promotes business process improvements and innovative auditing techniques

BenefitsWhy Join Jazz?As one of the leading employers in the country, Jazz epitomizes the philosophy that each Jazz employee is passionately living a better every day inspired and enabled by visionary leadership, a unique professional culture, a flourishing lifestyle, and continuous learning and development.As one of the largest private sector organizations in Pakistan, our objective is to continue to change the lives of our 75 million customers for the better. This is an opportunity for someone who wants to be part of something transformative, someone who can play a critical role in driving our success. Together, we can empower millions more with the tools necessary to progress in an increasingly digital economy.

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