Analyst – Internal Controls job at MTN Uganda

JOB DETAILS:
Job Description
Mission/ Core purpose of the Job
The holder of the role will be responsible for overseeing the effectiveness of the control framework and further drive the development policies and procedures across the organization in alignment with the company’s strategic objectives.

Responsibilities
Main Job Functions:
• To drive the Implementation of the Fintech internal control framework.
• To develop and implement policies and procedures to reduce overall risk for the organization.

• To support in implementation of risk methodologies within the organization.

• To develop and enhance the risk reporting and monitoring framework which meets the requirements of various external and internal stakeholders.
• To ensure accurate and timely reporting to key stakeholders (Internal and external) regarding the implementation of the internal control program.

• To support with development and managing of relevant risk and internal frameworks in collaboration with business teams.

• To analyze trends around top risks, their impact on related company policies and procedures and, ensure that the business is informed accordingly in order to proactively implement the desired mitigation strategies.
• To create a strong risk culture within the company.
• To aid process owners in identifying risks within business operations and implement adequate mitigations.

• Seeking to influence and gain buy-in of key stakeholders for internal control and risk initiatives or programs.
• Building a strong community of risk and internal champions across the business.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (SMART)
• Developing a strong understanding of business products, services, and organizational units for purposes of providing the required support as relates to risk and internal controls.
• Successful execution of risk management processes.

• Inculcating a risk culture within the organization.
• Proactive engagement and effective communication with key stakeholders
• Timely reporting.

Qualifications
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in business management, Information technology/ Systems, Computer science, or related risk management fields.
• Relevant professional qualifications in risk management, compliance, finance, or information security are advantageous.
• Good knowledge of enterprise risk management, compliance, internal controls frameworks.
• Practical abilities of big data analytics e.g., use of SQL, Python, ACL, Power BI.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good understanding of risk and regulation in the financial services and technology Industry.

Experience:
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in the financial Services or technology industry.
• Previous experience in implementing risk management, internal controls, or compliance frameworks.
• Previous experience in data analysis is essential.

Knowledge:
• Risk Management, Internal Controls , Compliance Frameworks
• Able to analyze large volumes of data with tools such as SQL, Python, Excel, PowerBi
• Knowledge in Financial Accounting
• Deciding & Initiating Action
• Learning & Researching
• Ability to gauge and manage risk.
• Project Management abilities, including escalation of issues, analytical thinking and lateral creativity
• Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking

Skills/Physical Competencies:
• Decisive problem solver, best practice creator
• Culture and change champion, relationship builder, and fast learner.
• Result-oriented, operationally astute.
• Confidence to raise challenging questions and concerns when necessary.

Behavioral Qualities:
• Collaborative
• Conflict handling & Resolution
• Inquisitive skewed to research
• Integrity
• Persuasiveness

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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