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Analyst – Forensic Investigation Job – MTN Uganda Limited

Job Title:   Analyst – Forensic Investigation

Organisation: MTN Uganda Limited

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Manager – Forensics Investigation

 

About US:

MTN-Uganda is the leading telecommunications Company in Uganda, providing payphone, fixed lines, fax/data, internet and mobile services.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assess Fraud trends and identify best practice in relation to fraud prevention
  • Appropriately plan and scope Fintech and GSM Fraud investigations to ensure adequate focus on key investigation areas
  • Coordinate and carry out Fraud prevention training and awareness for Telco and Fintech staff.
  • Plan and coordinate the effective use of proactive data analytics, including Continuous Controls review, preferably through scripts in SQL and ACL exchange.
  • Communicate the results of forensic investigations, via written reports and oral presentations to management
  • Gather, record and securely retain evidence relating to investigations in accordance with current legislation, codes of practice and the MTNU Fraud risk management framework.
  • To maintain confidentiality and discretion in carrying out all duties of the position.
  • Track status and prepare periodic summaries of fraud trends as appreciated and from related industry sources to enhance fraud management across the business
  • Continuously review the MTNU open API framework and ecosystem for potential exploits/flaws.
  • Maintain a fraud incidents, intelligence and losses database. Supporting with the dissemination of timely and concise intelligence to relevant teams across the GSM and Fintech environments
  • Perform root cause analysis of fraud incidents and follow through on implementation of agreed actions to ensure required improvement or resolution of weaknesses.
  • Prepare fraud risk alerts based on identified root causes for dissemination to other MTN operations.
  • Implementation of fraud trend analysis to ascertain emerging and existing fraud risk areas based on complete and potential loss data
  • Liaise closely with Uganda Police and monitor cases handed over to them for court processes ensuring that exhibits used in court are returned to MTN Uganda.
  • To conduct formal recorded interviews with suspects and witnesses in accordance with current legislation and codes of practice
  • To conduct witness interviews and take concise statements in accordance with current legislation and codes of practice
  • To take static and mobile surveillance as required, utilizing covert equipment where appropriate, in accordance with current legislation and codes of practice
  • Support in the performance of Fraud risk assessments and other proactive fraud risk management initiatives.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Telecommunications Engineering, Accounting, Finance or Information Technology.
  • Professional qualification in any of the following Forensics/Fraud examination/Information security Certifications; CFE, CFCE, CHFI, GCFA, CISM, CISA, , CEH
  • Experience in performing professional fraud investigations including the use of digital forensics tools e.g. Encase, FTK
  • Certification in Encase DF120-Digital Forensics Foundation
  • Certification in Encase DF240-Building an investigation
  • Experience in use of CAATs Preferably ACL
  • Technical working experience in the Fintech and GSM environment
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience covering Fraud Detection, Prevention, and Investigations
  • Experience liaising/dealing with Law enforcement agencies
  • At least three years of experience using Analytics techniques and tools i.e. Big Data analytics
  • Experience in high transaction digital environments
  • Previous exposure and experience using digital forensics software e.g. Encase
  • Strong analytical skills;
  • Excellent Interview, interrogation and listening skills
  • Data mining, extraction and analytics
  • Prior practical experience in occupational fraud investigations
  • Experience in collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions.
  • Strategic understanding of the Telecommunications environment including Fintech.
  • Effective oral, presentation and written communication skills.
  • Exemplary Planning and Time Management skills.
  • Must have attention to detail.
  • Possess strategic thinking abilities
  • Mature persona with the highest degree of integrity, honesty and trust
  • High levels of confidentiality, Proven planning and organizational skills
  • Ability to maintain composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines

 

MTN Uganda Limited has the obligation to safeguard its employees through providing a working environment that is safe and without risk to the health of its employees. MTN has a Vaccination policy for all its employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in order to work from its offices and premises. Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

How to Apply:

All candidates who wish to join MTN Uganda Limited in this capacity should apply online at the link below.

 

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Deadline: 26th October 2022

Miiro Allan

I am a team player who is committed to learning, excellence, ethics and people, also an excellent communicator with great interest in technology innovations, branding and communications for Business and passion for community service and positive change.

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