Principal Investigator at Airtel

Job Description:

• To enhance the awareness of fraud risk in the organization and assist in the implementation of the Fraud Risk Management Strategy of the organization.
• Conduct investigations in a fair and independent manner.
• Support compliance to the Code of Conduct by ensuring that all complaints and concerns raised by staff, management and whistleblowers are addressed in a timely manner.

Job Responsibilities:

INTERNAL AUDIT

• Participate in the development and finalization of the audit scope for each audit.
• Provide input into the development of the Internal Audit plan as well as internal audit programs.
• Participate in the development and finalization of the audit 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.
• Assist in embedding strong quality assurance processes in internal audit work and in developing relevant governance mechanisms.

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.
• Keep abreast of current and emerging fraud risks and support the organization training and monitoring of the relevant controls to mitigate such risks.
• Facilitate Fraud Risk Assessment, analyze and actively engage with functional directors and other stake holders to implement anti-fraud monitoring and fraud preventive controls.
• Maintain liaison with law enforcement, regulatory agencies and industry peers on Fraud-related emerging issues, incident specific issues that may require follow-up and criminal trends.

INVESTIGATION

• Conduct investigation into allegations of fraud, corruption or misconduct based on the appropriate Investigation methodology and 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 recommendation to mitigate those risks.
• Conduct computer forensics including data acquisition, processing, and analysis as part of investigations, as may be necessary.
• Ensure compliance with chain of custody procedures, maintaining case records, testimony and evidence. Monitor the learnings arising from fraud investigations carried out and track implementation by management.
• Consolidate information/findings on investigations conducted and status of the implementation of recommendation arising from investigation in line with the applicable reporting requirements.

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Continuous development of Fraud management and Internal Audit teams including peers and partner.
• Continuous reassessment and development of skill sets required.

Educational & Experience Qualification:

• At least a Second-Class Upper Division in Engineering / Information Technology / Management / Finance or Accounting.
• Professional qualification: CFE / CISA / CISM (Required). ACA / ACCA / CPA (Desirable).
• Minimum 8 years of experience out of which at least 5 years should be in IT Audit/Investigation Experience in Forensic Technology.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in the telecommunications industry with working knowledge of relevant systems and technology.
• Experience with any of the Big 4 accounting firms.

Behavioral & Skill Requirement:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills and presentation skills in English.
• Excellent analytical skills with an eye for detail.
• Focused, driven and outcome-oriented Ability to work independently as well as manage a team of professionals (in-house and partner teams).
• Interact with senior management and act as a change agent.
• Work under pressure with no compromise on quality of delivery.
• Travel at short notice.
• Relocate to other locations within the group.