Department – Internal Audit

No of opening– 1

Duty Station: Current requirement is in Kathmandu but can be placed anywhere in Nepal as per business needs and future requirements.

Purpose

• Conduct regular audits to provide reasonable assurance that risk management, control, and governance systems are functioning as intended and will enable the organization’s objectives and goals to be met.
• To report risk management issues and internal controls deficiencies identified directly to the Board Audit Committee and provide recommendations for improving the organization’s operations, in terms of both efficient and effective performance.
• To assist the management in improving internal control by acting as a catalyst for improvement in the organization’s business practices.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• To conduct preliminary study of Ncell’s operation (i.e. relevant business plans, processes, identify key responsibilities, policies, procedures/guidelines and practices to ensure good understanding of the operations.
• To plan, design and develop the operation process flow and engagement work program to ensure audit scope coverage. To assist in the preparation of interview schedules, organize logistics, team working place requirements.
• To execute the audit fieldwork on the client ‘s operations and submit progress report to Head of Internal Audit to ensure coverage, information gathered, and analysis performed is relevant, adequate and in accordance with established audit approach, technique and standards. To update any significant/ major audit findings/ areas of concern on a timely basis. To perform engagements with proficiency, professional care and objectivity in line with the IIA Standards and Code of Ethics.
• To ensure audit working file and permanent files are properly indexed with relevant documents to ensure issues/observations are supported adequately with evidences and easily cross-referenced.
• To propose value added recommendations for each audit risks identified during audit engagements to improve business operations. To use knowledge of the business and on risk management, in identifying fit for purpose control solutions.
• To document audit report/findings/recommendations. Preparation of reports to the management of operations and submit together with complete Audit Working Files to Head of Internal Audit for review to ensure the reports are reliable, accurate and professionally written.
• Assist to conduct Entrance and Exit meetings with the members of the management of the business operations being audited on audit issues raised. To write up the Exit Meeting minutes
• To conduct follow-up and verification of agreed action plans and audit recommendations. To review adequacy and effectiveness of control measures put in place by management.
• To conduct ad-hoc (special) audit assignment (special review, post implementation review etc.) or investigation as requested by Head of Internal Audit. To identify indicators of fraud.
• To conduct data analytics for audit used cases. To establish Continuous Audits (CA) for critical business areas and regularly report the findings of continuous auditing to Management and Board Audit Committee.

Qualification and experience

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in IT/ Computer Science/ Computer Application or similar field with 4 years of relevant experience
• OR Professional Degree in Engineering / Master’s Degree in IT/Computer Science/ Computer Application or similar field with 2 years of relevant experience.

Profile

• Strong understanding of IT/Systems/Telco industry with prior experience in systems implementation
• Previous experience as an internal /external auditor is an advantage but not mandatory.
• Data Analytics skills (Power BI, Tableau, Python, R, Talend, ACL, etc.) 
• Good business acumen with the ability to assess major risks for effective audit planning.
• Reviews situations or problems related to the work and presents all perspectives clearly for analysis
• Reviews and recommends new solutions or techniques to improve work output
•  Tries to review linkages beyond own work area
• Seeks to learn more about other parts of the unit, or function
• Proactively seeks out customers' input to obtain feedback on performance
• Effectively communicates with others to obtain needed information or support
• Adapts rules or recommends alteration in normal procedures to get a job done well
• Understands personal strengths & weaknesses, and works on constructive feedback to improve one's work performance
• Good leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Strong inter-personal skills with all levels of management, and yet be able to stand firm on audit issues /findings raised.
• Result oriented and able to perform effectively under stretched conditions such as tight deadline, directional changes and limited resources.
• Highly motivated, energetic, resourceful & proactive.
• Positive attitude, possess strong communication and good report writing skills and an excellent team-player.

What we offer:

International Working Environment, Performance Management Process, Internal Opportunities, Ncell Academy, Trainings, Work – Life Balance, Flexible Working Practices, Competitive Compensation, Festive Bonus, Social Security Fund, Incentives, Leave Travel Allowance, Medical Insurance, Gratuity, Communication Facilities, etc.

Note:  Priority will be given to eligible Nepalese Citizens.

Shortlisting will be done on the basis of your answers and uploaded documents while applying, therefore answer the questions carefully. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Telephone enquiries will not be entertained.