Regional Counter Fraud Manager – Job Ref. NG/BC/1811

Website British Council
Regional Counter Fraud Manager SSA (Sub Saharan Africa)
Pay band: 6
Remuneration: Naira 8,106,740 per annum
Post Location: Lagos
Department: Advisory, Policy and Expertise
Contract type: Locally Engaged
Duration: Indefinite
Role Purpose:
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 include:
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.