Director IT Internal Audit

The Company

VEON is a Nasdaq-listed global digital operator that serves nearly 160m customers with connectivity a total base of 110 million monthly active users with digital services in some of the world’s most exciting frontier markets. Operating across six countries that are home to nearly 520 million people, in other words more than 7% of the world’s population, VEON transforms lives through technology-driven services that empower individuals and drive economic growth.

With VEON’s Digital Operator 1440 vision and strategy, VEON Group companies redefine the engagement that telecom operators have with their customers, providing the best digital experience to customers up to 1440 minutes in a day. We transform not only the daily experience of the final users, but also support the growth of enterprises and industries as a whole by using cutting-edge technologies in AI, big-data and cloud services to serve our business customers.

This is all underpinned by a commitment to sustainability, ensuring VEON’s operations are run safely and ethically while fostering digital entrepreneurship and greater digital skills and literacy in the communities in which VEON operates. VEON’s values-based approach works to strengthen trust by building a responsible and sustainable business that benefits customers, employees, communities, and shareholders.

VEON’s international leadership team is drawn from experienced executives from around the world and has been led by CEO Kaan Terzioğlu since July 2021.

Position Summary

The IT Internal Audit Director is responsible for actively supporting our Internal Audit teams in our Operational Companies (OpCo’s) with the implementation of the Group Internal Audit Strategy, organization, and management of the internal audit function with a focus on the IT, Technology and Cyber Security audits. The IT Internal Audit Director will also be responsible for rolling-out Technology related transformation projects within the Internal Audit function, such as Data Analytics, Continuous Controls, Machine Learning and AI.

The IT Internal Audit Director independently and objectively assesses the reliability and effectiveness of risk management, internal control and corporate governance while creating value to the business; the Group IT Internal Audit Director is part of the Group Professional Practice team and is involved in performing Quality Assurance Reviews over the Internal Audit reports.

The IT Internal Audit Director ensures the Internal Audit stakeholder satisfaction by supporting and performing quality assurance on Internal Audit Reports to ensure high-quality Internal Audit Reports, while applying the Group Internal Audit Methodology, “The International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) – Standards and Guidance” adopted by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Veon Group IA Charter, Group policies, procedures, guidelines and meeting the targets established by annual key performance indicators (KPIs). The IT Internal Audit Director is in addition responsible for organizing and driving the Group wide transformation projects. The IT Internal Audit Director independently and objectively assesses the reliability and effectiveness of risk management, internal control and corporate governance while creating value to business.

The IT Internal Audit Director reports to the VEON Group Head of Internal Audit. The role will require managing relationships with key stakeholders and act as a trusted advisor to Management. The role requires responsibility for timely delivery of the QA and other activities in line with the set quality criteria and in alignment with relevant stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategy and Planning:
2. Responsible for supporting the planning and Implementation of Internal Audit strategy in the Group/ OpCo’s and actively participate in the development of the VEON Group Internal Audit Function.
3. Ensures alignment with the “The International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) Standards and Guidance” adopted by the IIA, Group IA Charter, Group policies, procedures, and guidelines around Internal Audit processes, tools and techniques.
4. Support the risk assessment(s) and supports the Group Internal Audit team in preparing the annual audit plan addressing emerging risks and global themes, including the IT, Technology and Cyber Security risks.
5. Ensures and monitors the execution of the audits and their quality in line with the Group’s Internal Audit Methodology by performing QA’s and file reviews.
6. Seeks for opportunities to increase the efficiency of the audits and apply where possible new tools and systems (e.g., data analytics, audit management tool, issue follow-up tooling).
7. Customer Focus:
8. Actively participates in knowledge-sharing sessions and platforms.
9. Proactively builds strong and effective working relationships with Internal Audit stakeholders. Having regular stakeholder meetings to identify their needs, challenges in the business and identify areas where Internal Audit can create an impact and add value, and manage their expectations. Both in HQ as well as in OpCo’s.
10. Seeks auditee/client/stakeholder feedback as appropriate and responds appropriately.
11. Promotes customer-oriented service culture within the audit teams that seek to add value.

Skills & Experience

1. At least 15 years of previous work experience in similar IT Audit roles.
2. Experience in managing/ performing non-IT (Financial and Operational audits), is highly desirable.
3. Previous work experience in leading Internal Audit teams and managing inter-functional projects.
4. Experienced in team management and project management.
5. Experience in working with senior management/ leadership.
6. Experience working with an international company.
7. Telecom industry and/or Digital Business experience is highly desirable.
8. Master/bachelor’s degree.
9. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
10. IT Audit and/or Security qualification (CISA, CISSP, CISM or comparable) is a must.
11. Internal Audit or related field certification is desirable (ACA, CIA, CMA, CPA, ACCA).
12. Willingness to travel internationally (up to 30%).
13. Professional Ethics & Personal Integrity: Acting and communicating honestly and fairly in accordance with IPPF IIA standards, VEON IA Charter, and VEON Code of Conduct (Proficient).
14. Personal Skills
15. Leadership: Motivating people to act towards achieving a common goal (Proficient).
16. People and team management: Developing and managing people (Proficient).
17. Strong communication: Communicating with impact (Proficient).
18. Persuasion and collaboration: Persuading and motivating others through collaboration and cooperation (Proficient).
19. Critical thinking: Applying business intelligence and problem-solving techniques (Proficient).
20. Professional Expertise
21. Delivering results: Delivering internal audit engagements (Proficient).
22. Business acumen and understanding: Maintaining expertise of the industry practices and organizational factors (Proficient).
23. GRC understanding: Applying a thorough understanding of governance, risk and control (Proficient).
24. Customer focus: Act from a business perspective (Proficient).

1. Competencies Required
2. Decision Making: Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
3. Balances Stakeholders: Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders.
4. Plans and Aligns: Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
5. Ensures accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
6. Manages Conflict: Handles conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.
7. Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
8. People Management and Stakeholder management skills.
9. Exceptional attention to detail, whilst maintaining big picture perspective.

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