Analyst, Digital Forensics

Overview

MTN Ghana is seeking a full-time Digital Forensics Analyst based in Accra within the Internal Audit & Forensics division. This role supports fraud detection, cyber-incident investigations, and prevention by conducting forensic examinations compliant with global forensic standards and MTN's Fraud Risk Management framework, ensuring digital evidence integrity and admissibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out forensic evidence acquisition, preservation, and analysis across computers, mobile devices, servers, cloud services, and network logs.
• Maintain rigorous chain of custody protocols with techniques such as write-blocking and hashing to secure evidence.
• Use industry-standard forensic software (e.g., Cellebrite, EnCase, FTK, Axiom, X-Ways) for data recovery, including deleted or encrypted information.
• Perform complex memory analysis, timeline reconstruction, and malware assessment when necessary.
• Lead or contribute to sophisticated fraud investigations involving employee and vendor fraud, revenue loss, and cyber-fraud cases.
• Design investigation strategies, collect documentary and testimonial evidence, conduct interviews, and generate detailed investigative reports with recommendations.
• Manage and analyze the Fraud Incident Register to identify trends and emerging risks.
• Produce clear forensic reports suitable for management review, legal actions, and disciplinary hearings, including expert witness testimony if required.
• Collaborate with law enforcement and legal teams for criminal prosecutions or civil recoveries.
• Apply advanced data analytics skills (SQL, Python, ACL, Power BI) to detect anomalies and suspicious patterns.
• Work alongside IT Security and Cyber Defense groups to align forensic processes with incident response.
• Adhere to the ACFE Code of Professional Ethics and MTN’s fraud management policies.
• Engage in continuous learning to stay abreast of new forensic technologies, cyber threats, and legal changes, supporting improvements in forensic practices.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Cybersecurity, IT, or related fields; alternatively, Accounting/Finance graduates with digital forensic training.
• Professional certifications such as CFCE, EnCE, CCME (Cellebrite), GCFA, CHFI, or equivalencies; CFE certification highly preferred; CISSP or CISM advantageous.
• At least 3 years' experience in digital forensics, fraud investigation, or information security with corporate, law enforcement, or professional services backgrounds.

Professional Competencies

• Expertise in forensic processes including imaging, mobile extraction, cloud and memory forensics, file carving, and artifact analysis using tools like Cellebrite UFED, EnCase, FTK, and Axiom.
• Strong knowledge of fraud case management, investigation methods, evidence evaluation, suspect interviewing, and reporting.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, ACL, IDEA, Power BI, CAATs, and investigative data analytics.
• Solid understanding of operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS), networking, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), cybersecurity basics, and IT infrastructure.
• Familiarity with legal and regulatory frameworks including criminal procedure, data privacy, telecom regulations, and standards such as COSO, COBIT 5, and King III.
• Audit standards and internal control knowledge relevant to financial and operational reviews.
• Insight into telecommunications industry operations, performance factors, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with eGRC platforms and incident management workflows.

Desired Work Traits

• Excellent time management and ability to prioritize competing tasks effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills including influencing, coaching, leadership, and collaboration.
• Professionalism, integrity, accountability, and a proactive, results-driven mindset.
• Effective communication skills with commitment to organizational objectives.
• Analytical thinking, problem-solving aptitude, and global perspective.

Company Culture and Values

MTN Ghana fosters an inclusive, purpose-driven work environment promoting creativity, innovation, and growth. The organization champions its core values of caring leadership, agile collaboration, respectful service, integrity, and inclusion. Employees are expected to demonstrate candor, accountability, teamwork, and determination to deliver results.

Additional Information

This position is based in Accra and requires adherence to stringent forensic procedures under both legal and corporate governance. Interested candidates should submit applications referencing Job Code MTN-IA&FDIGF001-2026 by June 12, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.