Global Audit Manager

About the RoleWe are looking for an experienced Global Statutory Audit Manager to lead and coordinate external statutory audits across an international telecommunications group operating in 25+ markets.Reporting to the Group CFO, the role will manage the Group's side of the external audit process across multiple legal entities, jurisdictions and audit firms, ensuring financial statements are audited, signed and filed within local statutory deadlines.This is not an Internal Audit role. It is a senior finance position focused specifically on external audit delivery, statutory reporting and coordination with external auditors.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn the Group statutory audit calendar across all international entities.Coordinate statutory audits, Group consolidated audits and regulatory financial audits.Manage relationships with the Group auditor, component auditors and local audit firms.Coordinate auditor appointment, rotation, independence and audit scope.Negotiate audit fees within agreed parameters.Manage Group audit instructions and component-auditor reporting.Own the PBC (Prepared by Client) process, ensuring complete and timely delivery of audit information.Manage audit queries and ensure issues are resolved quickly.Review and challenge proposed audit adjustments.Escalate potential qualifications, going-concern issues or material audit matters.Drive audits towards clean/unqualified opinions.Own the closure of management-letter and control findings.Coordinate statutory filing requirements including Board approvals, signatures, local-language requirements and regulatory filings.Provide regular audit-status reporting to the Group CFO.Candidate ProfileWe are looking for someone with:Strong MNO/MVNO telecom experience.Professional accounting qualification — CA, ACA, ACCA or CPA.Big Four or equivalent external audit training.Experience coordinating statutory audits across multiple legal entities and at least three countries.Experience as the client-side owner of multiple full year-end audit cycles, from planning through to signed accounts and filing.Experience managing Group audits involving component auditors.Strong knowledge of IFRS, statutory financial statements and external audit requirements.Experience resolving significant audit adjustments, qualifications or other contentious auditor matters.Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to work with CFOs, senior executives and external audit partners.Experience using AI or automation in audit preparation, reporting or PBC management would be advantageous.