IHS Towers is one of the largest independent owners, operators, and developers of shared telecommunications infrastructure in the world by tower count and is the only towerco solely focused on the emerging markets. The Company has more than 40,000 towers across its 11 markets, including Brazil, Cameroon, Colombia, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Kuwait, Nigeria, Peru, Rwanda, South Africa, and Zambia. For more information, please visit: www.ihstowers.com

• Develop understanding of the IHS Internal Audit (IA) governance processes and ways of working (including annual risk-based audit planning, individual audit engagement cycle, IA methodology etc.)
• Develop understanding of the risk management process at IHS at both the macro and micro levels (i.e. organizational and engagement level)
• Participate in assurance and consulting IA projects with a view to eventually leading engagement activities, all as part of the approved internal audit plan.
• Contribute to the development of internal audit scopes.
• Perform audit procedures and prepare audit reports reflecting results of the work performed.
• Follow up on progress or remediation of agreed management actions on circulated internal audit reports.
• Participate in and eventually lead the review of general controls over regional operations in IHS Nigeria.
• Undertake and eventually lead investigations/ special audit assignments as requested by senior management, the Board and Audit Committee.
• Support IA management with providing inputs to quarterly reporting of audit activities to the Audit Committee.
• Collaborate with other assurance providers to champion internal control awareness initiatives.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Director, Internal Audit & Risk Management.

• B.Sc./ HND in business and/ or social-science-related discipline.
• ACA, ACCA, CIA, CISA, and related professional qualification or membership of relevant professional bodies (e.g. Institute of Internal Auditors) will be an advantage.

• +6-8 years’ experience in internal auditing, external auditing, compliance or any other relevant role.
• Ability to work independently, with limited required direction and guidance, and provide appropriate direction to other internal audit team members.
• Demonstrable leadership skills in selling ideas and obtaining management buy-in for constructive change.
• Demonstrable understanding and application of internal control concepts to plan, perform, manage and report evaluations of various business processes.
• Exposure to telecoms and/ or telecoms infrastructure industry.is an advantage

Organizational Competencies

Customer Focus - People demonstrating this competency understand & exceed our customers’ needs. They develop trusted, reliable & collaborative relationships. They are consistently operating to the highest standards of service & delivery.

Innovation - People demonstrating this competency constantly seek new & improved ways to deliver our products & services. They champion engineering & skills development, and work to create a collaborative and supportive operating environment.

Integrity - People demonstrating this competency are open & honest in everything they do. They support financially & environmentally sustainable growth. They make socially responsible decisions and treat their stakeholders with respect.

Be Bold - People demonstrating this competency are thorough in analyses & decision-making. They are courageous in expanding existing markets & developing new ones. They confidently pursue appropriate financial returns and are forward-thinking and ambitious.

Sustainability- People demonstrating this competency are constantly seeking to create positive impact in the communities we serve.

Our Vision

IHS is committed to improving the quality and availability of telecommunications infrastructure, the lifeline for an increasingly connected world. We are dedicated to helping create a sustainable future for the communities in which we operate, and our sustainable strategy is structured around four pillars: ethics and governance, environment and climate change, education and economic growth, and our people and communities.