Willy Sandoval
Vice President, Internal Audit & Enterprise Risk Management @Millicom (Tigo)
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WORK HISTORY
Vice President, Internal Audit & Enterprise Risk Management @Millicom (Tigo)
Communicated with the audit committee, executive management, and external stakeholders regarding risk management, internal audit progress, compliance assessments, and SOX results. Revamped the global enterprise risk management program, emphasizing risk scenario and impact analysis, and defining KRIs/KPIs for ongoing monitoring and escalation to inform resource / capital allocation decisions. Led the SOX testing center of excellence and worked with external auditors to align SOX compliance efforts.Reduced internal audit work hours by 20% by establishing a high-performing data analytics team to enhance risk management and audit efficiency, including continuous risk and transaction monitoring.Developed a global fraud risk assessment, strengthening the anti-fraud/corruption program and controls.Executed multinational compliance-related reviews to assess adherence to regulations, including anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, Know Your Customer, data privacy, and ESG. Established a continuous monitoring program to promptly identify and respond to red flags in third-party due diligence, sanction screening, payment processes, user access, password sharing, and journal entries.Developed a unique internal audit strategy and methodology, focusing on agility and continuous improvement, and consistently received top performance reviews.Implemented a global policy management framework and served as a member of Millicom’s Policy Governance Committee.
EDUCATION
The George Washington University School of Business
MBA
Belmont University
BBA, Finance
ABOUT WILLY SANDOVAL
Bilingual risk and audit executive with 15+ years leading ERM, internal audit, compliance, and investigations across 25+ countries. Trusted advisor to boards and C-suites, known for aligning risk with strategy, building high-performing teams, and driving measurable business value through innovative, tech-enabled audit and risk methodologies. Key areas of specialization:Strategic Planning / Board Presentation / Risk Management / Compliance / Investigations / Forensic Accounting / Internal Audit / Change Management / Data Analytics / Relationship Building / Communication / Program Development / Project Management / Team Building & Leadership Selected highlights of my career:Partnered with management to complete company-wide cultural transformation (governance, remuneration, and control environment), established a global internal investigations team that handled 200+ investigations with $250M+ in financial statement impact. Responded to DOJ investigation, which resulted in a declination.Built and led global enterprise risk management programs. Increased visibility into opportunities, challenges, and improving risk-based decision making and capital allocation. Risk quantification results were utilized by Head of Functions during budgeting/LRP discussions.Transformed the utilization and mindset of risk management and internal audit function, implementing an agile methodology, focusing on risks that matter, and leveraging data analytics and visualizations. Reduced audit work hours by 20%.Developed effective reports and communicated directly with C-level executives and Board members results of internal investigations, risk assessments, and audit results, recommended viable corrective actions to enhance control environment.Delivered anti-fraud/corruption and compliance training to all management levels across multiple global jurisdictions. Invited to speak at Emory\'s Law School and C5’s Anti-Corruption Forum about conducting effective investigations and building strong compliance programs.In my personal time, I enjoy coaching and playing soccer and tennis, going on family vacations, traveling, and sketching.
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