Auditor - Technology. Internal Audit And Forensics

Job Description

We at MTN Cameroon are a purpose and value-led organization.

At MTN Cameroon we believe that understanding our people’s needs and aspirations is key to creating experiences that delight you at work, every day. We are committed to fostering an environment where every member of our Y’ello Family is heard, understood and empowered to live an inspired life. Our values keep us grounded and moving in the right direction. Most importantly, they keep us honest. It is not something we claim to be. It is in our DNA.

As an organisation, we consider it our mission to create an exciting and rewarding place to work, where our people can be themselves, thrive in positivity and ignite their full potential. A workplace that boosts creativity and innovation, improves productivity, and ultimately drives meaningful results. A workplace that is built on relationships and achieving a purpose that is bigger than us. This is what we want you to experience with us!

Our commitments go beyond an organisational promise. It is in our leadership and managerial ethos to meaningfully partner with our employees, customers and stakeholders with a vision to realise our shared goals. 

We are delighted that you are considering us as your career partner to make a mark in the world. We look forward to your application!

Our values dubbed, LIVE Y’ello, are the cornerstone of our culture.

Lead with Care

Can-do with Integrity

Collaborate with Agility

Serve with Respect

Act with Inclusion

Responsibilities

MTN is entering a new phase in its lifecycle where operational and commercial excellence has become critical for success. The urgency for change has become more heightened amidst increased competitive intensity across all markets in which MTN operates.  The Internal Audit and Forensics Department must therefore ensure successful delivery in the context of:

• Diversifying telco-to-techno landscape
• Evolving industry ecosystems
• Shifting Audit landscapes 
• Evolution of Audit approaches to include multiple lines of defence.
• Constant dynamic risk challenges faced.
• Management of demanding customer and supplier expectations

Enhancing MTN reputational position as a leading, transparent Technology provider

The Auditor: Technology role will be accountable to achieve the following objectives:

• Execute Technology audit plans to identify risks and vulnerabilities on the control areas and to ensure that processes and systems comply with company policies, and statutory and regulatory policies.
• Serve as an active member of the audit team directly executing internal high risk/priority internal audits on technology, systems, and security controls: through analysing reports and logs, conducting system and process audits, conducting interviews and testing, preparing database updates, providing status reports, and preparing audit reports, in line with internal standards and methodologies.
• Conduct the effectiveness test of the control areas, such as: information security, technology updates, upgrade and development lifecycle, disaster recovery reviews, pre and/or post implementation review, technology project management, technology project governance, technology controls risk management, technology acquisition, blueprint and implementation reviews, technology systems and infrastructures process and control reviews. 
• Conducts regular tests on technology systems and security controls assessments, ensuring that any changes to the system, such as updated, upgrades, system changes are monitored are done according to the company’s policies and procedures and statutory and regulatory policies.
• Provide high quality and meaningful recommendations to management on technology systems and security controls risk identification and mitigation and corporate governance, to ensure that internal audit processes are robust, aligned to best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Provide input in the audit plan and programme, to ensure effectiveness of the risk management through internal audit, on area of specialization.
• Carry out audits on the eGRC system in line with process and methodology as mandated by the Group Internal Audit and Forensics function.
• Follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations in a timely manner.
• Assist with the development of methods, processes, and systems to enhance effectiveness and meet organisational goals.
• Provide proficiency in assessing information security and cybersecurity controls, identifying vulnerabilities, and ensuring compliance with information security standards.
• Provide technology agility with usage of data analytics tools and artificial intelligence techniques to automate routine tasks, identify high-risk transaction by analysing large datasets, improving 

Qualifications

Education / Business Degree

• Bachelor in engineering (B.Eng.) / BSc. Computer Science
• Preferred - 4 Years Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Science Preferred
• Fluent in English with basic command of French 

Work Experience 

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in internal audit (specifically in technology, audits) 
• Experience in supervising others is an advantage.
• Experience working in a medium organization

Industry / Certifications

• Professional qualification in Information Systems Auditing or other audit certifications is advantageous (CISA, CRISC, CISM, CIA, CISSP, CPA or CMA)

Any other specifications

• Knowledge and experience in development and programming of queries / scripts using various data analytics software and visualization tool (e.g. SQL, Python, Power Bi, etc.) is an advantage.

Knowledge

• Internal Audit Mission, Definition and Core principles
• IT and Network enterprise architecture
• Cybersecurity Testing and Auditing

Skills

• Conceptual Thinker
• Analytical Thinker 
• Problem Solver 
• Improvement Driver
• Operational Value Creator 
• Culture and Change Champion 
• Supportive People Manager 
• Relationship Manager 
• Results Achiever 
• Operationally Astute
• Strong analytical skills – preferably in the context of Technology
• Project Management
• Customer Focused

Behavioral Qualities

• Directs people.
• Detail-oriented.
• Manages time

About Us

MTN Group Limited is a South African multinational mobile telecommunications company, operating in many African, European and Asian countries. Its head office is in Johannesburg. MTN recorded 232.6 million subscribers, making it the eighth largest mobile network operator in the world, and the largest in Africa. 

With more than 17510 professionals, working in over 20 countries around the world.

MTN recruiters are always searching for brilliant candidates with an entrepreneurial spirit, looking for a work culture where innovation is the goal, hard work is expected, and creativity is rewarded. MTN employees enjoy competitive salaries, excellent health benefits, and a network of like-minded co-workers that drive innovation across the entire telecommunication industry.

About the Team

The Human Resources team partners with all aspects of the organization, driving success through the effective and innovative management of people for both current and future business needs.

Key roles that the Human Resources team performs:

• Executive Role: Specialists in all aspects of people management. High-level input at a strategic level into all key business decisions.
• Audit Role: Ensures all areas of the organization are compliant with legal requirements AND best practice employment policies and procedures.
• Facilitator Role: Close partnership to support, advise and extend the ability of all areas of the organization to meet their objectives through the implementation of highly effective employment practices in areas such as Talent Acquisition, Learning and Development, Reward systems, Performance Management, Health and Wellbeing.
• Consultancy Role: Provide expert advice to the organization and it’s managers on any aspect of workforce management and employee relations and performance.
• Service Role: Ensure the organization is fully aware of and is equipped to deal with developments impacting employment matters, such as changes in legislation, changes in the characteristics of the labor market.