Internal Auditor

Objective

To independently assess the design and operational effectiveness of the Proximus Group divestment process in domestic market, focusing on governance, risk management, internal controls, and compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Review the end-to-end divestment process, including planning, due diligence, valuation, transaction execution, and post-transaction activities.

Evaluate the adequacy of internal controls related to:

Fit with the Board approved divestment strategy

Governance and decision-making including risk management

Price-setting methodology

Information security and confidentiality

Contractual and legal safeguards

Stakeholder communication

Transition and separation planning

Regulatory compliance

Effectiveness of the separation process

Performance monitoring post divestment (when divested entity becomes a supplier)

Conduct interviews with key stakeholders (e.g., Legal, Finance, Strategy, Operations).

Identify process gaps, control weaknesses, and potential risks.

Provide practical recommendations for process improvement and risk mitigation.

Prepare a comprehensive audit report to senior management.

Required Qualifications

Proven experience in auditing or advising on M&A or divestment processes.

Strong understanding of corporate governance, internal controls, and risk management.

Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR, antitrust, tax compliance).

Experience working with cross-functional teams in complex corporate environments.

Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.

Preferred Background

Professional certifications (e.g., CIA, CISA, CPA, CFE).

Exposure to Telco and/or ICT environment.

Deliverables compliant with Proximus Internal Audit methodology, using Proximus templates and tools

Audit scope document

Interview summaries and process walkthroughs

Risk and control matrix

Final audit report with findings and recommendations