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Posted 3 years ago |
JOB TITLE: Regional Counter Fraud Manager – SSA (Sub Saharan Africa)
JOB LOCATION: Lagos
Pay band: 6
Duration: Indefinite
Contract type: Locally Engaged
Department: Advisory, Policy and Expertise
JOB DETAILS:
- The Regional Counter Fraud Manager SSA will manage the implementation and delivery of the British Council’s counter fraud strategy and investigative response in Nigeria and across the SSA region.
- The role will report into and support the Regional Counter Fraud Advisor SSA and the Global Counter Fraud Team to implement new policies, systems and processes to embed a zero-tolerance approach to fraud management, build capability and investigate cases.
- We are looking for a candidate with a passion for counter fraud, investigative work and an excellent attention to detail.
- The role holder will be keen to learn, grow and bring a new dynamic to our Counter Fraud team.
- This is a junior-level position and ideal for a candidate seeking to build a career in counter fraud / investigative work.
Main Accountabilities for this Role
Developing a culture of zero-tolerance:
- Support Nigeria Country Office and the SSA region to ensure that all concerns of fraud are managed in line with the Anti-fraud and Bribery & Corruption Policy
Improving Policy and Process:
- Support global counter-fraud team initiatives with the Regional Counter Fraud Advisor and ensuring deployment across the Nigeria operation and SSA region.
Investigation:
- Ensure that the investigations in Nigeria operations and SSA region are performed in accordance with the Fraud Response Plan and the Raising Concerns Policy.
- Play an active role in follow-up actions, including attending case-related calls and implementing process improvements to minimise future fraud risk.
Education & Training:
- Design and deliver counter fraud training across SSA region to improve staff knowledge and skills.
- Cascade training to Fraud Focal Points in the region and other regional colleagues, to their teams and functions.
- Monitor and manage the content of regional and country intranet pages on ‘counter fraud’ to provide counter-fraud updates and disseminate key messages on detection, prevention and reporting of fraud.
Requirements
Essential:
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- A relevant qualification in Counter Fraud, such as the ACFE
- Counter fraud experience – 1-2 years’ full-time work experience in the counter fraud sector including investigation experience
- Strong Communication skills:
- Effective verbal and written skills
- Consultation and stakeholder management
- Provision of timely and constructive advice
- Understanding the audience
- Knowledge sharing
Desirable:
- Policy / framework management:
- Experience in policy management and implementation
- Knowledge of compliance monitoring and control frameworks and techniques
- Data analysis and reporting to identify trends and recommend policy and process options
Counter Fraud Casework:
- Professional analysis and judgement
- Conducting enquiries, interviews and investigations
- Managing evidence and intelligence
- Report writing
- Presenting at meetings
Training:
- Content development, review and delivery of counter fraud content
Additional Information:
- Candidates must have the current right to live and work in Nigeria.
Remuneration
N8,106,740 / Annum.
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Deadline: November 26, 2021
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Job Category | Manager |