Description :

Job Title: Expert Internal Controls Testing (6 Months Contractual)

Location: Islamabad

Last Date to Apply: May 23,2025

Job Summary:

The Expert Internal Controls Testing role is responsible for supporting and executing internal control testing activities to ensure and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR). The incumbent will implement and maintain a robust internal control framework to adhere regulatory compliance, enhance operational efficiency, and mitigate financial and operational risks. This position demands deep expertise in financial processes, internal control best practices and risk management.

Key Responsibilities:

· Lead Management Self-Assessment (MSA) of internal controls, ensuring timely and effective control testing, documentation, and closure of activities as per Group deadlines and as per VEON ICFR manual/policy.

· Conduct comprehensive control testing to assess control efficiency and reliability.

· Lead and perform control testing through Internal control portals, coordinating with cross-functional departments in timely submission of evidence and uploading in group portal.

· Maintain and update Internal controls portals in line with changes and reporting requirements.

· Evaluate control design and operational effectiveness, identifying control deficiencies or gaps and support in remediation of deficiencies in an effective and timely manner.

· Support and coordinate the annual SOX scoping exercise, conduct process walkthroughs and meetings with stakeholders for control design/ other changes in framework.

· Timely submission of ICFR memo to Group as per the guidelines.

· Support manager Internal control designing in the designing of controls for new processes, business streams and projects by arranging meeting, updating the framework, performing walkthroughs and testing new controls.

· Support and conduct internal and external audits; liaise with auditors and internal departments to meet audit deliverables and timelines.

· Prepare ad-hoc reports for management on control testing, audit update/ findings, and other relevant activities.

· Collaborate and attend regular meetings with Group Internal Control teams to have a deep insight into the policies and procedures, new requirements, control designing and testing timeliness, audit timeliness and requirements and other areas of improvements.

Requirements

· ACA/ACCA (qualified/part qualified)/ Master’s degree in Finance from a renowned institute.

· Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in Internal Control/ Audit.

· The applicant must also have a sound understanding of ICRM functional requirements and an understanding of its linkage with other finance functions. Exposure to SOX regulations and related controls is a must.

· Applicants with experience of ERP solutions like Oracle/SAP will be preferred. He/ She shall have a functional understanding of the controls embedded in these ERP’s.

· Analytical mindset with an eye for detail to identify potential risks and control gaps.

· We expect excellent communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment and manage/engage stakeholders.

· A high level of integrity and ethics is a must for a successful candidate.

· Understanding of telecommunications industry will be a great advantage

Benefits

Why Join Jazz?

As one of the leading employers in the country, Jazz epitomizes the philosophy that each Jazz employee is passionately living a better every day inspired and enabled by visionary leadership, a unique professional culture, a flourishing lifestyle, and continuous learning and development.

Our core values include qualities essential for a positive organizational culture - truthfully guiding entrepreneurial and innovative mindsets, harnessing professional and interpersonal collaboration, and fostering across-the-board customer-obsession.

As one of the largest private sector organizations in Pakistan, our objective is to continue to change the lives of our 70+ million customers for the better. This is an opportunity for someone who wants to be part of something transformative, someone who can play a critical role in driving our success. Together, we can empower millions more with the tools necessary to progress in an increasingly digital economy.