MTN Group

(LDC) Manager - Proactive Fraud Risk Management.Risk and Compliance

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Roodepoort, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, ZAF

In-Office

Senior level

Big Data • Other • Financial Services

The Role

Manage proactive fraud risk by developing prevention strategies, detection frameworks, and control-testing programs. Analyze fraud trends, quantify financial exposure, report audit outcomes, oversee medium- to high-risk audits, and advise management on mitigation. Lead whistle-blower program effectiveness, business awareness, and training across departments and locations. The role requires fraud investigation expertise, people management, project management, and collaboration across diverse cultures and geographies.

Summary Generated by Built In

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities
Contribute to the development and implementation of the fraud prevention strategy.
Develop and manage fraud detection and prevention frameworks aligned to the overall Fraud Risk Strategy.
Conduct ongoing testing of key fraud controls, systems, and processes and recommend improvements.
Produce management reports highlighting fraud trends, emerging risks, exposures, and mitigation recommendations.
Oversee the effectiveness of the whistle-blower programme and ensure awareness and training across the business.
Provide specialist advice to management on fraud detection and prevention strategies and frameworks.

Key Deliverables
Reporting on audit outcomes.
Quantification of values at risk.
Fraud risk coverage across departments, functions, and locations.
Oversight and management of medium to high-risk audits.
Key Competencies
Conceptual Thinking
Problem Solving
Continuous Improvement
Change Leadership
People Management
Relationship Management
Results Orientation
Operational Excellence

Key Skills
Fraud and investigation expertise (preferably technology-related investigations)
Project Management
Customer Focus

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Education
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Audit, Finance, or related field.
Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) qualification advantageous.
Experience
Minimum 5 years' experience in a relevant specialization, including people management responsibilities.
Experience across diverse cultures and geographies is advantageous.
Experience within a small to medium-sized organisation preferred.

About Us

About MTN South Africa

Launched in 1994, MTN South Africa is a subsidiary of MTN Group, a leading emerging market operator with a clear vision to lead the delivery of a bold new digital world to our customers. We are inspired by our belief that everyone deserves the benefits of a modern connected life. The MTN Group is listed on the JSE Securities Exchange in South Africa under the share code ‘MTN’. Our strategy is Ambition 2025: Leading digital solutions for Africa’s progress.

Skills Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Audit, Finance, or a related field
At least 5 years of experience in a relevant specialization
People management experience
Fraud and investigation expertise, preferably involving technology-related investigations
Project management skills
Chartered Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor qualification
French language proficiency
Experience across diverse cultures and geographies
Experience within a small to medium-sized organization

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