Manager, Internal Assurance at Airtel

INTERNAL AUDIT:

Participate in the development and finalization of the audit scope for each audit. Participate in the development and
finalization of the audit initial data request. Follow up with process owners on key data requests. Participate in the documentation and update of key risks and associated mitigation plans. Respond timely to audit and investigation requests made by the business (not covered by audit plan). Assist in embedding strong quality assurance processes in internal audit work and in developing relevant governance mechanisms (e.g. whistleblowing).

FRAUD MANAGEMENT:

To improve compliance to Code of Conduct by employees, key vendors, business associates and strategic partners through various initiatives and measures such as ongoing facilitation of awareness training and preparation of awareness materials.
Obtain understanding of current and emerging fraud risks and support the institution and/ or monitoring of the relevant controls to mitigate such risks.
Identify areas specifically vulnerable to fraud and actively engage with functional directors, other stake holders and Co-Auditors to implement anti-fraud monitoring and fraud preventive controls.
Maintain liaison with law enforcement, regulatory agencies and industry peers on incident specific issues that may require follow-up and criminal trends.
Provide input into the development of the Internal Audit plan as well as internal audit programs.
Enhance the awareness of fraud risk within the organization.

INVESTIGATION:

Provide support through development of effective investigation work plans to facilitate high quality investigations in a timely manner. Identify root causes leading to instances of impropriety and use the results of investigative matters to identify risk related issues and present lessons learned and recommendations to other OpCos to mitigate those risks and avoid a reoccurrence.
Timely follow-up with appropriate business leaders and/or departments and ensure close looping of recommendations in the investigation report.
Follow-up with the timely implementation of disciplinary actions proffered in the investigation report.

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT:

Continuous development of Fraud management and Internal Audit teams including peers and partner.
Ensure ongoing reassessment of skill sets required and supplement through recruitment or outsourcing.