Role purpose:

Vodafone is Oman’s latest Network Operator. The presence of Vodafone in Oman will contribute to the development of all sectors, including the economic and educational sectors, and in line with Oman Vision 2040.

Our purpose is to ‘Connect for a Better Future ‘which underpins everything we do. Our solutions will positively impact society as we connect everyone in Oman for a better future. What we offer are market-leading customer experiences and innovative digital services.

We are looking for energetic self-starters to work in this 100% Omani owned, positive collaborative start-up environment, where key talents will create Oman’s happiest workplace. We are looking for individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset who get excited by challenges and constant change and truly want to positively impact the lives of our customers and the people of Oman

The Internal Audit Lead will be responsible in providing an opinion on the system of internal controls for Vodafone and assurance on the relevant principal risks through risk-based independent assurance of the business processes supporting Vodafone objectives.

Key accountabilities and decision ownership:

• Strengthen and support the internal control framework across Vodafone by identifying risks, control gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Deliver risk-based audit reviews to provide assurance over key risks, business processes, and the control environment to Head of Internal Audit
• Conduct financial, operational and project audits across all functions.
• Provide necessary inputs for drafting of annual audit plan.
• Ensure that an assessment of risks is incorporated into all audit work planned and performed.
• Prepare audit program and checklists for structured and effective audits.
• Lead the audit and conduct an adequate supervision of the team when directed by Head of Internal Audit.
• Assume responsibility and accountability for the audits of the subsidiary/ asset assigned by the Head of Internal Audit.
• Maintain appropriate audit documentation to support issues reported.
• Review adequacy and effectiveness of systems / procedures in place to address the risks in the areas/ departments/ functions being audited.
• Identify and suggest opportunities for cost savings and cost control measures.
• Discuss the critical audit observations with HODs and follow up on implementation of the agreed action plans.
• Preparation of draft observations and discussion with the auditee.
• Draft the audit report and/ or provide necessary inputs for preparing audit report where applicable.
• Perform Follow-up reviews as per approved plan and audit programme.

Core competencies, knowledge and experience:

• Strong professional background in internal audit / accounting within large organisations, with exposure to finance, commercial & technology environments
• Proven ability to engage and report effectively to Boards and Audit Committees, influencing control, risk, and audit decisions.
• Strong analytical thinking, audit methodology expertise (including data analytics and CAATs), and ability to provide value-added advisory on business processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and resilience to drive audit improvements and change across complex organisations such as Vodafone.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience, preferably within the telecommunications industry.
• IT/Network background will be an advantage.

Key Job indicators:

• Deliver audits as per plan and timeline.
• Ensure timely closure of audit actions.
• Maintain strong leadership confidence in audit outcomes.
• Use data analytics to enhance audit quality and efficiency.

Must have technical / professional qualifications:

• University degree