Manager – Compliance

MTN Uganda Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is seeking to recruit a competent individual to fill the following Position;

Job Title: Manager – Compliance

Reports to: Senior Manager – Compliance & Ethics

Division: Risk and Compliance

No. of Vacancies: 1

Main Job Functions:

• Act as the main custodian of an up-to-date Compliance universe and registry of all MTN Uganda policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement compliance risk monitoring plans in accordance with the company compliance management policy
• Update the commercial related components of the policy and procedures universe that will be used as the base for development, enhancement, monitoring and oversight of policies and procedures
• Analyze regulatory trends and their impact on commercial company policies and procedures and ensure that the business is informed accordingly in order to proactively Update internal policies and procedures for changes
• Stay abreast of all relevant compliance and regulatory requirements within the Telecommunications Industry
• Review commercial policies & procedures according to new rules & regulations, and work with business units to affect necessary changes
• Evaluate the effectiveness of existing policies & procedures, and worth with business units to initiate enhancements as identified
• Advise senior management on the necessary changes or enhancements and obtain their approval for the same to be used by relevant MTN staff.
• Create and implement awareness programs for all Policies and Procedures to relevant staff.
• Act as a subject matter expert for issues related to commercial policies and procedures
• Drive continuous improvement on standardization of processes across MTN along with business units leading to an improved internal control environment
• Monitor compliance to commercial policies & procedures through the introduction and execution of an effective compliance program in liaison with HR and legal departments
• Facilitate audits of policy & procedures compliance, including liaison with internal and external auditors
• Act as a link between third line assurance functions such as internal audit, and relevant first line functions
• Ensure adequate alignment to Group policies and procedures
• Monitor the financial performance of the commercial policies and procedures unit versus budgets, and ensure all activities are carried out in line with approved guidelines while promptly reporting on any variances
• Assess the business’s future ventures to identify possible compliance risks
• Prepare reports for senior management and external regulatory bodies on Compliance to policies and procedures and any other relevant reports.

Education:

• University degree preferably in Governance, Assurance, Audit, Legal fields
• Post graduate qualification (MBA/CA/Masters) advantageous
• Membership/Affiliation with governance associations e.g. Institute of Corporate Governance Uganda (ICGU)

Experience:

• 5 years management experience or more; with at least 3 years in experience of driving/implementing Internal & External compliance, developing and implementing PPP control frameworks preferably within a multinational organization in the Telecom/Financial industry.
• Experience working cross-functionally, proven ability to contribute to complex projects and teams across different business areas.
• Background in some of the compliance areas impacting telecoms & Mobile Money in particular.
• Able to present and report on complex information in an innovative and informative way.
• An analytical mind able to “see” the complexities of procedures and regulations
• A strong understanding of emerging markets is advantageous.
• Experience working in a medium to large organization and across diverse cultures.

Skills / physical competencies:

• Stress   Management
• Problem Solving, Flexibility
• Communication Skills
• Coordinating Techniques
• Interpersonal skills

Behavioural qualities:

• Integrity
• Assertiveness
• Self-Management
• Initiative.

Other Pertinent Information:

• Strategy implementer, Decisive problem solver, Best practice creator
• Culture & Change Champion, Guiding People Manager, Relationship builder
• Results achiever, Operationally astute

MTN Uganda Limited has the obligation to safeguard its employees through providing a working environment that is safe and without risk to the health of its employees. MTN has a Vaccination policy for all its employees to be fully vaccinated against MTN Covid-19 in order to work from its offices and premises. Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.