Manager, Internal Audit at NTT Ltd.

Your day at NTT DATA

• The Manager, Internal Audit is a management role responsible for leading and executing risk‑based internal audits, with a specific and material focus on data centre environments and operations. The role provides advice and oversight on the coordination of audit activities to support the execution of the approved audit plan, monitors compliance, prepares and presents audit findings, and makes practical, value‑adding recommendations.
• This role furthermore provides assurance of compliance to statutory/regulatory requirements and policies and procedures and provides direction and manages the execute of the Internal Audit activity for their assigned objectives.
• This people management role drives collaboration and an innovative team culture across their teams, focused on achieving operational excellence.

Key responsibilities:

• Determines and plans the scope and objective of an internal audit and relevant methods and process to be applied.
• Manages and ensures reporting with the external auditors and ensure awareness of the workings in the audit and the areas of concern.
• Remains current with auditing best practice and legislation to advise on the analysis and review of a variety of areas in the business depending on the scope identified in the audit plan.
• Oversees the work of a team of auditors to ensure accuracy of process implementation and findings.
• Ensures the preparation of a final audit report for submission and distribution to the various stakeholders and ensure that the adequacy and effectiveness of stakeholder action plans are assessed, and implementation is monitored and reported in writing.
• Contributes to the review of the outcome of the audit process in terms of its objectives, quality, completeness and feedback.
• Ensures the communication and presentation of this information to the auditing committee and senior management, reporting on the policies adopted for auditing, and the programs and activities of the Auditing team.
• Ensures effective coordination and engagement with other assurance providers.
• Assists the senior managers with portfolio related priorities.

To thrive in this role, you need to have:

• Excellent management abilities to inspire and motivate team to perform well.
• Specialist auditing knowledge and are process driven individuals who have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Display impeccable attention to detail.
• Display excellent analyzing and problem-solving ability.
• Specialist internal auditing knowledge, with a demonstrated ability to audit complex operational and technology‑enabled environments.
• Solid understanding of data centre operations, infrastructure services, and the risks inherent in highly available, mission‑critical environments.
• Good knowledge and understanding of IT industry environment and business needs, combined with strong understanding of business process.
• Ability to provide continuous performance feedback and encourage growth and development of employees.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the proven ability to present and explain complex information and suggest process improvements to diverse audiences.
• Ability to effectively establish and maintain working relationships with peers, senior leadership and all levels of the organization, with a positive and professional image.
• Ability to work successfully in a matrix/global organization.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Broad understanding of project management principles.
• Ability to thrive under pressure, function and deliver effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Academic qualifications and certifications:

• Bachelor's or equivalent degree or equivalent in Information Systems, Engineering, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CISA or equivalent technology‑focused certification (strongly preferred)
• Certification - Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or related designation.

Required experience:

• Advanced internal audit management experience, including leading audits in complex operational environments such as data centres, infrastructure services, or large‑scale IT operations, and managing people and processes to achieve corporate, regulatory, and divisional objectives.
• Advanced experience with and understanding of the deliverables of a regulatory and financial audit function.
• Advanced experience as an agent of change, with a successful record of implementing risk and compliance audits.
• Advanced demonstrated experience management audit projects and teams.