Senior IT Auditor

Vodafone Group Plc; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in London is looking for a Technology Internal Auditor to manage risk-based internal audits. You'll lead audit planning and delivery, focusing on emerging tech like 5G and Blockchain. Ideal candidates will hold relevant qualifications such as CISA or ITIL and have a strong IT risk management background. The role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Yearly bonus: 10%

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Additional discounts on retail, gym, cinema

Qualifications

• Must have one of the following Technology risk and control related qualifications: CISA, ITIL, or COBIT.
• Experienced in the area of IT controls and/or IT risk management either in an implementation, operation, or assessment role.
• Excellent English communication, report writing, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, delivery, and reporting of Technology audits.
• Identify, develop, and document audit issues and recommendations.
• Incorporate the use of data analytics within the audit approach.

Skills

IT controls

IT risk management

Data analytics

IT service management

Communication

Education

CISA, ITIL, or COBIT

PMBOK or Prince2

Tools

PowerBI

Microsoft 365

Job description

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Join Us

At Vodafone, we're not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers - we're shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you're 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.

What you'll do

We are seeking a Technology Internal Auditor who will be responsible for the timely execution of risk-based internal audits in accordance with the annual audit plan, and assisting with other audit matters and projects, within the Technology area. This position reports to the Global Head of Audit - IT, Networks, and Programme Assurance who in turn reports to the Global Head of Audit - Technology.

• Support the Global Head of Audit - IT, Networks, and Programme Assurance and a team of peers to deliver the audit plan by providing knowledge and expertise.
• Lead the scoping, planning, delivery, and reporting of relevant and forward looking Technology audits across the Operating Companies.
• Be a Subject Matter Expert within the Technology Domain in the areas of IT operations, IT service management, IT and Network resilience, information security, etc.
• Perform audits on topics such as 5G, Cloud, Internet-of-Things (IoT), Blockchain, and other emerging technologies.
• Identify, develop, and document audit issues and recommendations using independent judgment concerning areas under review.
• Provide insightful results through the audit reporting process.
• Incorporate the use of data analytics within the audit approach to increase the extent of assurance, quality of insight, and efficiency of our audits.
• Develop good rapport and business relationships with Technology leaders across the organisation whilst maintaining professional independence. These relationships should contribute to the understanding and acceptance of the Internal Audit requirements, approach, and reporting methods, and enable us to understand issues and identify areas for improvement.
• Liaise with Technology managers to track progress in addressing agreed audit actions and confirming their timely closure.
• Recommend and implement ideas for improving the team and wider Internal Audit Department.

Who you are

Must have one of the following Technology risk and control related qualifications:

• CISA, ITIL, or COBIT
• PMBOK or Prince2

Preferably also technical/ professional qualifications such as:

• CRISC, CISSP, CISM, ISO27001, or ISO 22301

Competencies, knowledge and experience:

• Experienced in the area of IT controls and/or IT risk management either in an implementation, operation, or assessment role.
• Experienced in audit (external and internal) and familiar with Internal Audit standards.
• IT process knowledge e.g., as defined in frameworks and standards i.e., ITIL, COBIT, ISO, or British Standards.
• Well-versed in assessing business and technology risks and controls with an ability to articulate the risks and recommend business-focused solutions.
• IT knowledge on IT networks, operating systems, databases, and applications, ideally including the Microsoft stack and SAP.
• Experience in mobile telecoms or related businesses.
• Ability to think independently, analytically, and creatively.
• Excellent negotiation and conflict management skills to interact effectively with senior management.
• Ability to prioritise, multi-task, and comfortably adapt to a changing environment.
• Experience in data analytics (i.e., scoping, delivering, and/or consuming) using tools such as PowerBI or Qlik Sense.
• 'Digital' skills, i.e., fluent in working with audit software and the Microsoft 365 suite including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.
• Excellent English communication, report writing, and presentation skills.
• Experienced in working within complex multinational and/or multi-cultural environments.

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don't 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're excited about this role but your experience doesn't 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.

What's in it for you

• Yearly bonus: 10%
• Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays + the opportunity to buy/sell/carry over 5 days/year
• Charity days: 5 days/year
• Maternity leave: 52 weeks: the first 13 weeks are fully paid, followed by 26 weeks of half pay
• Private pension: You can contribute up to 5% of your basic pay with 2:1 matching from Vodafone up to 10%.
• Access to: private medical, private dental, free health assessments, share save scheme
• Additional discounts: Vodafone retail, gym, cinema, cycle to work, season ticket loan

Who we are

We 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's 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.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

If 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.

Together we can.

Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.