Job Purpose

The Senior Manager – Financial Audit is responsible for overseeing the company’s financial audit processes to enhance internal controls governance and risk management across MTN Uganda.

This role ensures the effectiveness and efficiency of audit operations provides strategic audit insights and supports the organization's commitment to transparency and compliance

Duties Roles and Responsibilities

Audit Leadership & Planning

Lead the development and execution of the annual audit plan
Manage and coordinate company-wide financial control evaluations
Oversee the planning prioritization and execution of internal audits

Risk & Control Evaluation

Identify and assess organizational risks ensure adequate risk mitigation measures
Monitor the effectiveness of internal control systems and recommend improvements
Support business units with control strategy alignment and implementation

Team Management & Capacity Building

Supervise coach and mentor audit team members manage performance and development
Facilitate knowledge transfer skills development and succession planning
Conduct human resources functions job descriptions recruitment training etc

Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting

Work closely with senior and executive management to communicate findings and support implementation of recommendations
Liaise with external auditors and assurance providers professionally
Prepare and present reports to the Audit Committee and other governance bodies

Compliance & Methodology

Ensure adherence to International Internal Auditing Standards (IIA) IFRS and MTN Group audit methodologies
Promote awareness of internal controls risk management and ethical standards throughout the organization
Continuously improve the internal audit methodology and tools

Strategic Support

Support cross-functional assurance processes including risk assessments and revenue protection
Provide thought leadership on audit best practices and industry trends
Handle complex non-standard or ad-hoc tasks as assigned by the GM Internal Audit & Forensics

Qualifications Education and Competencies

Category	Details
Education & Professional Qualifications	Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance Business Administration or related field (required) Advanced degree (e.g. MBA Master’s in Finance or Accounting) is an added advantage Professional certifications ACCA CPA CIA CMA (required)
Experience Required	Minimum of 7 years in internal auditing financial control or risk management. At least 5 years in a managerial or supervisory role Experience in large organizations or the telecommunications industry is preferred Prior work with a Big 4 audit firm is highly desirable Exposure to multinational environments or cross-cultural teams is an advantage
Key Skills & Competencies	Strong knowledge of internal audit standards IFRS and risk-based audit methodologies Expertise in risk management internal controls revenue assurance and compliance Excellent report writing data analysis and strategic thinking skills Effective people management and team leadership High proficiency in audit software and financial systems
Behavioral Attributes	Critical thinker and problem solver High level of accountability and integrity Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills Change agent and culture champion Agile and adaptable in dynamic environments Strong conceptual and analytical mindset