Consultant - Governance Risk and Compliance.ICT Center of Excellence
Gauteng, South Africa
MTN
MTN is Africa’s largest mobile network operator, sharing the benefits of a modern connected life with 288m customers in 18 markets across AfricaThe Consultant, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), is
responsible for developing and overseeing governance frameworks,
managing risks, and ensuring compliance within the Converged
Solutions (CS) business.
• The role involves implementing and maintaining policies, standards,
and controls that ensure alignment with legal, regulatory, and
internal requirements. This consultant also plays a key role in
identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across the business, while
fostering a culture of compliance.
• Reporting to the Head of Finance, the role collaborates closely with
finance, product, and operations teams to provide governance, risk,
and compliance support.
Strategy Enablement and Implementation
• Develop and implement governance, risk, and compliance strategies that align with business objectives and regulatory frameworks.
• Design and refine governance structures to ensure accountability and transparency in decision-making processes.
• Create risk management strategies that proactively identify, assess, and address business risks.
Operational Delivery
• Establish and maintain governance frameworks, policies, and procedures that promote responsible management and operations.
• Regularly review and update governance policies to ensure they remain relevant and aligned with industry best practices.
• Work with key stakeholders to ensure governance practices are understood and adhered to across the business.
• Identify and assess risks across the CS business, including operational, financial, regulatory, and strategic risks.
• Develop risk assessments and provide recommendations for mitigating potential impacts on the business.
• Monitor emerging risks and update risk management processes accordingly.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, and internal requirements, providing guidance to the business on compliance
obligations.
• Conduct regular audits and reviews to assess adherence to governance and compliance frameworks.
• Monitor new and changing regulations, ensuring the business adapts to meet compliance requirements.
• Develop and implement incident response plans, ensuring swift action in the event of a risk-related issue.
• Coordinate investigations of any governance, risk, or compliance breaches, and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
• Ensure proper documentation and reporting of incidents, risk events, and compliance breaches.
• Prepare regular reports on governance, risk, and compliance activities for senior management and relevant stakeholders.Track key
performance indicators related to GRC efforts, providing insights into risk exposure and compliance levels.Ensure transparency in risk
reporting, presenting clear insights on risk status, trends, and mitigation strategies.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
• Collaborate with finance, product, and operations teams to ensure governance, risk, and compliance frameworks are integrated into
daily operations.
• Provide support and training to internal teams on GRC policies, ensuring consistent understanding and application across
departments.
• Engage with external auditors, regulatory bodies, and legal advisors to ensure the business meets compliance obligations.
Budget Management/ Cost Control
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements while ensuring that workforce needs are adequately met.
• Identify opportunities to generate additional revenue.
Minimum 3-year tertiary in Law, Finance,
Business Administration, Risk Management,
or related field.
• A professional qualification in risk,
governance, or compliance (e.g., CISA,
CRISC, or similar) is advantageous.
At least 5-7 years’ experience in working of
which includes;
• Experience in governance, risk
management, or compliance roles,
preferably within telecommunications,
technology, or a regulated industry.
• Strong experience in developing
governance frameworks, conducting risk
assessments, and ensuring regulatory
compliance.
• Proven track record of working with crossfunctional
teams to manage risk and
compliance efforts.
• Worked across diverse cultures and
geographies
Risk Management Tools
• Compliance Management Tools
• Governance Platforms
• Legal & Regulatory Research
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Tags: Audits CISA Compliance CRISC Finance Governance Incident response Risk assessment Risk management Strategy
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