Job description / Role
Purpose of the job
Lead the Internal Audit (operations and IT), BCM governance and Internal Control SOX Compliance in Orange and LDN to ensure full compliance with internal policies and controls as well Orange Group requirements and International Standards in this domain.
Duties and responsibilities
- Set directions to be followed in the annually developed Internal Audit, BCM, and Internal Control SOX Compliance plans and business objectives for the function while ensuring alignment with department and company strategy and risk.
- Prepare the annual Internal Audit, and Internal Control SOX Compliance based on risk assessment, business needs and other relevant factors.
- Follow-up on the implementation of the annual Internal Audit, and Internal Control SOX Compliance plan.
- Develop functions annual budget and control expenses.
- Maintain, update and apply the Internal Audit Charter and any other related policies, procedures and governing activities.
- Monitor the teams field work and follow up on activities.
- Coordinate follow-up activities to overcome weaknesses highlighted by external auditors and Orange Group Audit and Control bodies in their reports.
- Coordinate follow-up activities on all open action plans by management for weaknesses raised by the Internal Audit Department.
- Prepare/review and issue audit / ad-hoc reports and propose recommendations on observed findings.
- Review the SOX Assessment of the control environment work streams and the Financial Reporting and Closing process, and prepare the yearly SOX Attestation Letter.
- Update work methodology according to evolving work challenges and company needs.
- Provide the Audit committee and the board of directors with a half-yearly report representing Internal Audit Department performance.
- Present to the CEO and Executive Committee the results of the Internal Audit Department work and weaknesses identified.
- Enhance the functions performance by introducing new software / tools to increase the efficiency and improve quality of work.
- Ensure applying code of conduct in all matters.
- Ensure adherence to Oranges procedures and regulations.
- People management:
- Interview and select direct reports and validate hiring decisions for the function.
- Conduct regular performance and competency evaluations for direct reports while delivering constant constructive feedback for higher achievements and further development.
- Provide coaching and request needed training for direct reports ensuring continuous individual development.
- Ensure a healthy working environment for the functions employees through focusing on team building and motivation initiatives.
Requirements
Job specification
Education
- University degree in Accounting.
- International Certification in auditing is an asset.
Experience
- Minimum 10 years of experience in Finance and Auditing, 5 of which in a managerial position.
Skills and abilities
- Very good English both spoken and written.
- Very good computer skills.
- Very good communication skills.
- Detail and quality oriented.
- Strong investigative and reporting skills.
- Strong people management skills.
About the Company
Orange is one of the world’s leading telecommunications operators with sales of 43.5 billion euros in 2022 and 136,000 employees worldwide at 31 December 2022, including 75,000 employees in France. The Group has a total customer base of 287 million customers worldwide at 31 December 2022, including 242 million mobile customers and 24 million fixed broadband customers. The Group is present in 26 countries. Orange is also a leading provider of global IT and telecommunication services to multinational companies under the brand Orange Business.