Senior Internal Auditor

## Join Us\n\nAt Vodafone, we\u2019re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers \u2013 we\u2019re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you\u2019re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact. You will provide local and Group management with independent assurance over the effectiveness of Vodafone\u2019s internal controls. This will be achieved by being accountable for the execution of the Audit Plan, working closely with stakeholders to ensure the timely remediation of all internal audit action issues, and managing stakeholder relationships while supporting the coordination of the local Audit \u0026 Risk Committee.\n\n## What you\u2019ll do\n\n * Use your business knowledge and work with stakeholders to support the Head of Audit, Italy and Southern Europe (HoA) to create and execute the annual audit plan for Vodafone Portugal; \n * Perform end-to-end internal audits in line with Vodafone Internal Audit methodology and produce high quality reports with findings that management acknowledges as relevant and is committed to address; \n * Review audit reports to ensure they are accurate, fact based, concise, relevant and communicated with impact, leveraging in Data Analytics, promoting management perception of Internal Audit added value; \n * Support the HoA in working with management to ensure that control weaknesses identified have been satisfactorily remediated within the agreed timelines; \n * Communicate effectively with process owners during the execution of audits for which you are accountable and ensure that management are promptly informed of identified control weaknesses; \n * Support the HoA to prepare the audit \u0026 risk commitee papers, brief the Chairman and local management on their contents and conduct the meetings; \n * Liaise with the Group Internal Audit function, enterprise risk, legal and regulatory compliance functions and other relevant teams to ensure timely and effective communication of potential risks to Vodafone Portugal control environment;\n * Have sufficient knowledge of Vodafone\u2019s business to be effective in analysing and identifying potential risks and control weaknesses; \n * Provide thought-leadership to Vodafone Portugal on matters directly related to assuring the control environment through auditing; \n * Keep your knowledge current and adopt a continuous learning approach to your own personal development; \n * Provide insights to the continual improvement of the operational efficiency and effectiveness to the internal audit function of Vodafone.\n\n\n\n## Who you are\n\n * University degree in Economics/ Management or Engineering or Master degree in Economics/ Management or Engineering;\n * +5 years\u2019 relevant professional experience; \n * Experience in business process, risk management, internal control, risk and compliance, efficiency analysis; \n * Past experience and knowledge of the telecom/ technology industries; \n * Curious, engaged and driven; \n * Ability to work under pressure and deliver quality outputs in predefined calendar; \n * Strong communication skills, being able to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of seniority and technical expertise; \n * Positively manages stakeholder relationships whilst maintaining independence and objectivity (professional scepticism is key); \n * Able to leverage on Data Analytics to obtain quality insights/ conclusions; \n * Attention to the detail while able to see the big picture and ensure relevance (helicopter view); \n * Fluent in English and Portuguese (spoken and written).\n\n\n\n## Not a perfect fit?\n\nWorried that you don\u2019t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you\u2019re excited about this role but your experience doesn\u2019t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.\n\n## What\u0027s in it for you\n\n * Hybrid Work Model - Flexible hybrid work model with 8-10 in-office days per month, managed by team leaders;\n * Vodafone Products and Services - Employees get a mobile phone, free communication plan, data card, and various discounts on services and products;\n * Recognition - Recognition programs for innovative, creative, high-potential employees and exemplary behaviors;\n * Health and Well-being - Well-being Program offers nutrition and psychological consultations, webinars, workshops, and discounts on various services and products;\n * Learning - Access to Communities of Practice and a customizable digital training platform with high-quality content (namely Harvard Business Publishing, Skillsoft and Speexx);\n * Local and International Mobility - Internal recruitment with local and international rotation opportunities across departments and roles.\n\n\n\n## Who we are\n\nWe are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people\u0027s lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.\n\nBelonging at Vodafone isn\u0027t a concept; it\u0027s lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You\u0027ll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We\u0027re committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.\n\nIf you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.\n\nTogether we can.\n