POSITION PURPOSE
The Head of Internal Controls works with its internal business customers to help establish, develop and improve governance, processes, systems, controls and understanding of risks. Responsible for coordinating Internal audits, as well providing advice on control and risk issues.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Coordinate implementation of all Telenor Group Governing Policies, manuals, procedures and processes with the owners within the organization.
• Identify process gaps within the organization and drive documentation and implementation of processes ensuring that necessary controls are embedded within such processes.
• Coordinate implementation of Internal Controls (ICFR) framework on designated areas as per Telenor Group methodology.
• Ensure all financial reporting risks are mitigated either through controls or compensatory activities.
• Support in improving awareness of Internal Control processes among the Stakeholders.
• Regular review & analysis of controls to increase / maintain efficiency & effectiveness.
• Management reporting.
• Ensure quality of documents for assigned processes/documents and update Internal Controls System Accordingly.
• Act as the Company interface for audit processes, including reviewing and observing operations and activities, interviewing and discussing with the auditors regarding process in order to ensure checks and balances and to identify areas of risk and concern in internal controls and procedures.
• Summarizing key findings and recommendations, and discuss with management in order to obtain action plans with timeframes that address any findings
• Develop action plans and ensure that the required measures have been implemented within timeframes
• Present findings and reports for executives and relevant committees for internal control improvement
• Advise management on governance, processes, systems, controls and risks mitigation.
• Execute work taking into consideration internal audit best practices and following Telenor Group guiding, and also catering to relevant regulations e.g. from the Central Bank.
• Ensure that tasks assigned are being delivered / performed accurately, completely and timely.

QUALIFICATIONS/FUNCTIONAL SKILLS/ KNOWLEDGE AREAS

• Bachelor or Master degree in accounting, finance or related field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified or Internal Auditor (CIA) professional certification (or equivalent) is beneficial.
• Over 5 years progressively responsible experience in internal controls and/or audit environment
• At least 3 years of experience in banking or related industry
• Technology audit knowledge
• Experience of control/audit of reconciliation of volume transactions
• Knowledge of the requirements for effective report writing
• Ability to comprehend and interpret policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines
• Proficiency in English (both oral & written) for effective verbal and written communications, including active listening skills and skill in presenting findings and recommendations.
• Analytical skills and creative problem solving abilities
• Effective team player and able to work independently
• Ability to work independently and self-driven.
• Ability to influence people without getting into conflict situations.
• Ability to impact the company at the highest levels/gain buy in from top management.
• Strong Communicator and Presenter.
• Strong Compliance with Telenor Vision and Values and upholding high ethical standards.
• Effective team player.