Experts at this level are responsible for advising and providing technical expertise in the area of internal audit. Also, they are responsible for advising on the operational mandates within their area of work to minimize operational, financial and business risks.
Core Responsibilities
Provide expert advice in documenting and developing STC’s governance and regulatory framework in line with the applicable regulations, laws, procedures and professional ethics.
Advise in defining the auditing approach for a defined work unit, so that non – compliance and irregularities are recognised and audit protocols are adopted.
Act as an advisor, providing expertise on operational work processes, policies and compliance guidelines pertaining to audit.
Present an informed independent opinion on Information systems, Network, Finance, Investments and other New Business effectiveness.
Recommend and promotes high standards of control and risk management for focus areas in Information systems, Network, Finance, Investments and businesses.
Follow-up on the results of investigation with related departments and ensures that precautionary measures are developed and put in place to minimize future risk, fraud incidents, and implements new preventive and detective controls as necessary.
Advise management regarding focus area of audit activities and findings.
Provide an ‘outside in’ perspective and ensures that a world class system encompassing all internal audit practices are adopted, instituted and complied with.
Provide recommendations, remedial actions and measures for course correction on specific escalations.
Advise on the formulation of internal audit initiatives and ensures communication and implementation the same.
Advise on preparing completed audits and audit reports and submitting to concerned stakeholders and to the management.
Analyse reports and metrics, identifying potential issues and undertaking preventive measures to mitigate relevant technical and operational risks.
Maintain external awareness of developments in technology with respect to areas under direct control, in order to identify relevant projects and tasks for audit.
Qualifications/
Certification
Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications/Electronics & Communication/Computer Engineering/Computer Science/Information Technology
Master’s degree in Telecommunications/Electronics & Communication/Computer Engineering/Computer Science/Information Technology
Professional qualifications like SOCPA, CA, CPA, ACCA, CISA, CIA, Risk or relevant certification is preferred
Years
of Experience
A minimum of 6 – 8 years of relevant experience.
Nature
of Experience
Prior experience in the internal audit, compliance and/or risk management functions at technology / telecommunication industry
Desired Skills &
Knowledge
Expert proficiency in business acumen
Expert proficiency in reporting
Expert knowledge of laws, legal codes and other government regulations
Expert knowledge of Telecom regulations
Expert knowledge of STC’s operating standards and guidelines
Expert knowledge of Telecom industry operating standards
Expert proficiency in deductive and inductive reasoning