Head Ethics, Compliance & Business Continuity at AirtelTigo

Job Summary

The successful candidate will join as Head of Ethics, Compliance and Business Continuity in the Ethics and Compliance Department. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, this role is responsible for implementing and monitoring local compliance strategy with particular emphasis on third-party due diligence, sponsorships, donations, and interactions with government officials.

The job holder will establish and maintain a Business Continuity Management System and Crisis Management Plan according to company policy and standards. This ensures all business-critical services and processes are identified and can be recovered in the event of a declared disaster, while coordinating the crisis management process.

Key Responsibilities

• Report to the Chief Executive Officer and support the business in effective implementation of the Compliance and Ethics program
• Implement and execute the Compliance Due Diligence Process for screening of suppliers, M&A partners, agents, and other third-party representatives according to global guidelines
• Provide advice and guidance to local management on avoiding or managing risk situations, especially for third-party interactions (suppliers, agents, government officials)
• Ensure effective monitoring of Compliance Program performance in local operations and recommend improvements to its effectiveness
• Track compliance KPIs on local efficiency and effectiveness of the Corporate Compliance Program
• Perform periodic checks of high-risk compliance areas within the business, identify gaps, and recommend actions to address identified gaps
• Work collaboratively to ensure compliance standards are met across all business units

Job Details

• Location: Accra, Ghana
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Category: Legal