About the role
- Provide effective leadership, advise and consultation to the OpCo on matters of forensics
- Establish a competent Forensics function to service the OpCo assurance requirements in consultation with Group Forensics
- Ensure utilisation of the Group mandated GRC tools and systems and source ancillary supplementary tools as needed
- Adhere to Group escalation and incident management principles regarding forensic findings
- Adhere to management reporting requirements to OpCo management, OpCo Risk Committee and Group Forensic function
- Review complaints, concerns, or questions relative to forensic issues and provide consultative leadership and support
- Lead and manage forensic investigations into allegations of fraud, corruption, and misconduct
- Collect, analyze, and preserve evidence in accordance with legal and ethical standards
- Prepare detailed investigation reports with findings, conclusions, and recommendations
- Conduct fraud risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies
- Monitor and report on fraud trends and emerging risks
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to strengthen anti-fraud controls
- Ensure adherence to MTN Group’s forensic and ethics policies
- Support the implementation of whistleblower mechanisms and ethics programs
- Liaise with legal, HR, and compliance teams on disciplinary or legal actions
- Perform other tasks and duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Law, Criminology, or related field
- Masters in Business Administration; Certification in Forensics (e.g., CFE) is a strong advantage
- Professional qualification in Accountancy/Auditing (ACCA, CIMA, CIA, CPA etc)
- Audit, Fraud, Risk or Internal Control Certification is a plus
- A minimum of 4 to 6 years’ total experience in Forensics investigations, internal audit, or compliance
- At least 2 years in a supervisory role
- Experience in Fintech, banking or financial services is preferred
- Working experience in senior Risk Management/Internal Audit & Forensics positions within a multinational organisation
- In depth experience in Risk Management, Internal Audit or a similar function, working with internal control tools
- Experience working in a global/multinational enterprise with understanding of emerging markets
- Sampling Techniques
- Data Analytics
- Forensic Investigative Analysis
- Fraud Analytics
- Process & Controls
- Risk Rating & Mitigation
- IA reporting & presentation
- Audit Planning & Scoping
- IT control frameworks
- Financial Control Framework
- Business Process Analysis
- Accounting and financial procedures
- Forensic auditing procedures
- Analytical thinking
- Conflict management
- Continuous improvement
- Data interpretation
- Decision making
- Delivery focused
- Negotiations
- Presentation
- Relationship building
- Competitive salaries
- Excellent health benefits
- Network of like-minded co-workers
- Opportunities for innovation and creativity
- Learning and Development support
ATS Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
Forensic Investigative AnalysisFraud AnalyticsData AnalyticsSampling TechniquesRisk Rating & MitigationAudit Planning & ScopingForensic auditing proceduresInternal Control toolsFinancial Control FrameworkBusiness Process Analysis
Soft skills
Analytical thinkingConflict managementContinuous improvementData interpretationDecision makingDelivery focusedNegotiationsPresentationRelationship buildingConsultative leadership
Certifications
CFEACCACIMACIACPA