MTN Uganda Recruits Senior Analyst, Forensic Investigations (Kampala) – 2026

What the job involves

MTN Uganda is looking for one Senior Analyst – Forensic Investigations in its Internal Audit team (job ID 7816, MTN Level 3). The job is full time and based in Kampala. You would report to the Senior Manager – Forensics. The contract type and salary are not stated.

The job is to investigate fraud and other internal wrongdoing by studying physical and digital evidence, then to recommend ways to close the gaps that were used. Your main tasks:

• Collect and analyse financial records, digital data and transaction histories, and spot patterns and anomalies.
• Investigate suspicious transactions and trace the flow of funds.
• Interview staff, managers and third parties, and record their statements.
• Collect and protect digital evidence, and respond to security breaches.
• Write detailed reports and executive summaries, and give expert testimony in court when needed.
• Work with lawyers and the police to prepare evidence for court cases.
• Assess fraud risks, support the internal audit team and recommend stronger controls.
• Track fraud incidents and weaknesses, and follow up on agreed management actions.
• Run fraud awareness sessions for MTN Uganda staff (telecoms and fintech).
• Keep information confidential and manage the team's administration and performance reports.

Who can apply

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as accounting or statistics.
• A professional certification in forensics, fraud examination or information security (CFE, CHFI, GCFA, CISM, CISA, CEH) is expected.
• At least 5 years' experience, including 3 years in the specialisation, in fraud detection, prevention and investigation.
• Experience with digital forensics tools such as EnCase or FTK, and in occupational fraud investigations.
• Technical experience in fintech and the mobile network (GSM) environment, and a good understanding of telecoms.
• Skills: analysis, data mining, interviewing, report writing, risk assessment and internal control review.
• MTN Uganda strongly encourages women to apply.

Documents required

The offer does not list the documents. Expect to upload at least a CV on the online form, and read the instructions on the portal carefully.

Timeline

• Posted: 06/10/2026.
• Deadline: 13/10/2026 at 16:59. The time zone is not stated; if it is Ugandan time, that is 14:59 in Cameroon.

How to apply

Apply only on MTN's official careers site, using the "Apply Now" button on the offer page (job ID 7816). Do not wait for the last day.

Our tips

• Show investigations you led, with the amounts or risks involved and the outcomes.
• List your forensic tools and certifications at the top of your CV.
• Check that you are allowed to work in Uganda before applying.

Beware of scams

Apply only through MTN's official careers site. A genuine application is never paid. Never send money by Mobile Money or any other means to someone who promises you this job.