What you’ll do

We are looking for a results-oriented Senior Internal Auditor with leadership skills who can manage, influence, and drive the enhancement of the organization’s internal controls, governance and risk management processes, across diverse teams and in an international matrix-environment. The position requires an experienced auditor who can lead complex audit engagements, leverage on Data Analytics to create impactful and insightful recommendations. The candidate must be able to perceive different perspectives and cultures as assets, learns from others, and gets inspired by innovation in a volatile environment, and inspires others to find the best in themselves, therefore contributing for the development of the internal function.

Reporting to the Internal Audit Senior Manager of Vodafone Turkey, the candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Lead and execute complex but comprehensive internal caudits across various departments and functions, ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and effectiveness of internal controls in light of Business objectives and Compliance requirements;
• Identify risks, assess the adequacy of control frameworks, and recommend insightful improvements that enhance operational efficiency and governance;
• Provide clear, actionable audit findings and communicate effectively with senior management to drive remediation actions, either through high quality Audit Reports or any other interactions;
• Maintain internal audit “working papers” in accordance with Vodafone Internal Audit Methodology and the IIA Standards;
• Support the Internal Audit Manager in strategic audit planning, resource allocation, and performance monitoring;
• Mentor and guide junior audit staff, fostering professional growth and a culture of continuous improvement within the team;
• Demonstrate leadership potential by contributing to Internal Audit departmental initiatives, driving process improvements, and supporting organizational risk management strategies.
• Ability to work independently as well as the ability to work with other team members in other locations as required
• Pro-actively develop relationships with key stakeholders across Vodafone that fosters acceptance and buy-in of the Internal Audit function, in line with the Vodafone Internal Audit strategy;
• Understand, develop and implement data analytics projects on-going or planned within the department with minimal direction, perform in-depth and conclusive audit testing and documentation for all assigned jobs;
• Assist Internal Audit Senior Manager in preparing Audit Committee & executive Management Presentations respectively;

Who you are

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  10+ years' work experience in External and/or Internal audit in multi-national corporations. Preferably with experience on the Telecom and/or Technology industries;
• Proven experience leading and executing complex audit engagements accross various business functions;
• Experience in risk management, governance and compliance auditing;
• Previous experience in mentoring or supervising junior audit staff is desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field. A Master’s degree or MBA is highly desirable;
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or actively pursuing the certification as well as other certifications such as CISA and CRMA would be considered as a plus.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO), risk management practices, and preferably also other relevant frameworks such as COBIT, ISO and ITIL;
• Understanding of the telecommunications industry and its business model;
• Understanding of data privacy law and regulations, e.g. KVKK, GDPR;
• Proficiency with auditing tools, microsoft office and data analytics software such as ACL, Power BI, Qlik Sense or other;
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements (e.g., Sarbanes-Oxley Act, IFRS, GAAP).
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to manage projects and collaborate with cross-functional departments;
• Ability to effectively mentor and guide junior staff in developing audit competencies;
• Decision-making skills, critical thinking, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders;
• Proven track record of taking initiative, driving improvements, and contributing to strategic goals within the audit function.
• High ethical standards and integrity, with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and objectivity;
• Excellent verbal and written Turkish and English communication skills, with the ability to present audit findings to senior management and the local Ex Co if required;
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects / audits and meet deadlines without comprimising the quality of outputs;
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development, including attending relevant training, and leadership development programs;
• Willingness to take on additional responsibilities and leadership roles as part of its growth and professional development plan.

Not a perfect fit

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.

What's in it for you

We like to keep them flexible:

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  Vflexy: Flexible Benefits Program
• Hybrid working kit
• Ergonomic kit allowance
• Digital meal voucher
• Flexible transportation allowance.
• Employee assistance hotline & counselling
• Comprehensive and flexible private health insurance
• Discounted price deals for wide range of products & services

Plus, plenty more to enjoy!


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