Global Audit Manager

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Own the Group statutory audit calendar across all international entities.
• Coordinate statutory audits, Group consolidated audits, and regulatory financial audits.
• Manage relationships with Group, component, and local audit firms.
• Coordinate auditor appointment, rotation, independence, and audit scope.
• Negotiate audit fees and manage Group audit instructions and component reporting.
• Own the Prepared by Client process and ensure complete, timely audit information.
• Manage audit queries, proposed adjustments, qualifications, going-concern issues, and material audit matters.
• Drive clean or unqualified opinions and close management-letter and control findings.
• Coordinate statutory filings, Board approvals, signatures, local-language requirements, and regulatory filings.
• Provide regular audit-status reporting to the Group CFO.

Candidate Profile

• Strong MNO or MVNO telecommunications experience.
• Professional accounting qualification such as CA, ACA, ACCA, or CPA.
• Big Four or equivalent external audit training.
• Experience coordinating statutory audits across multiple legal entities and at least three countries.
• Experience owning multiple full year-end audit cycles from planning through signed accounts and filing.
• Experience managing Group audits involving component auditors.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, statutory financial statements, and external audit requirements.
• Experience resolving significant audit adjustments, qualifications, or contentious auditor matters.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with CFOs, senior executives, and external audit partners.
• Experience using AI or automation in audit preparation, reporting, or PBC management is advantageous.