Job Description

Role purpose:

• Controls Organisation plays a key role in \xe2\x80\x98second line of defence\xe2\x80\x99 for Vodafone Group Finance and Compliance function. This team leads all the Finance Assurance and Compliance activities across Vodafone Group PLC including s404 compliance, Role Governance and Compliance (RGC), Functional risk management, Anti-Bribery, Anti-Money Laundering etc.
• This role is a part of Compliance Assurance team (within Controls Organisation), which plays the key part in providing assurance on the risk and compliance controls around high risk Vodafone policies.
• This role requires the performance of end to end testing and quality reviews on the controls around high risk Vodafone Compliance policies (as per the agreed framework with the Policy Champions) to ensure all controls are designed and operating effectively to prevent potential risks.
• The policy specialist has to check the existence, accuracy and effectiveness of controls through review of available evidence, process understandings and report and track the results.
• This role also requires to provide clear, consistent and regular feedback to Policy Champions /Leadership in Group and local markets on the quality of controls and proactively work with them to identify improvement opportunities, hence also requires excellent stakeholder management experience across Geographies.

Job Responsibility

Key accountabilities and decision ownership:

• Accountable for testing of Compliance controls across various polices including but not limited to

o Anti-bribery
o Anti Money Laundering
o Common & Framework
o Competition
o Electro Magnetic Fields
o Health and Safety
o Sanctions
o Trade Controls

• Ensuring high quality and timelines
• Act as the main point of contact for the Policy Champions in the relationship with the risk & compliance controls
• Provide value additions and improvements to the overall review process
• Provide clear and regular feedback to the Policy Champions and Compliance Officers , to help them improve upon Quality of the control
• Participate and build a strong risk community within second line of defense as a reputed center of excellence, supporting the business to achieve its objectives
• Track and monitor the mitigation actions to timely close the gaps reported.
• Contribute to reviews and report results to the Management and prepare clear and succinct reporting for various compliance boards

Core competencies, knowledge:

• Extensive hands on experience in Control Testing.
• Excellent knowledge of Compliance policies and procedures
• Ability to identify best practices
• Challenge & change behaviours in the business
• Strong innovation mentality
• Multi-tasking skills

Experience:

• Extensive hands on experience in performing and leading quality assurance assignments/controls testing/Internal audit (Controls testing experience is preferred over Internal audit experience).
• Handled complex business requirements & unforeseen challenges
• Senior stakeholders management skills and impactful communication
• Project management.

Delivering Results (level 2)

• Self-driven \xe2\x80\x93 Can do, delivers and drives Vodafone to win
• Goal Oriented \xe2\x80\x93 Sets and prioritises challenging targets
• Focused \xe2\x80\x93 Rigorous, manages own time and resources

Putting Customers First (level 2)

• Listens \xe2\x80\x93 Listens and understands customer\xe2\x80\x99s needs
• Service Orientated \xe2\x80\x93 Delivers outstanding customer service

Performing through our People (level 2/1)

• Adaptable \xe2\x80\x93 Values and adapts to different cultures
• Teamwork \xe2\x80\x93 Works collaboratively with others

Managing a Changing Environment (level 2)

• Helicopter view \xe2\x80\x93 Sees the big picture and the important details
• Judgement \xe2\x80\x93 Displays sound judgement, makes effective timely decisions
• Manages change \xe2\x80\x93 Works effectivity in a changing environment and across different timezones

Communicating for Impact (level 2)

• Enthusiastic \xe2\x80\x93 Communicates with enthusiasm and clarity
• Inspirational \xe2\x80\x93 Inspires & influences stakeholders

Must have technical / professional qualifications:

• Chartered Accountant (preferred), Company Secretary or other recognised professional auditing qualification

3+ Years of Post Qualification experience in quality assurance and compliance management

Skills

Controlling Risk
Risk Assessment
Risk Management Process
Risk and Compliance
Data Analytics and Insights
Business Partnering
External trends and insights
Critical Thinking
Policy and Standards
Business and Commercial Acumen
Communication
Risk Management