Auditor - Technology Audit, Internal Audit and Forensic Services at MTN Nigeria

MTN Nigeria - The leader in telecommunications in Nigeria, and a part of a diverse community in Africa and the Middle East, our brand is instantly recognisable. It is through our compelling brand that we are able to attract the right talents who we carefully nurture by continuously improving our employment offerings even beyond reward and recognition.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Auditor - Technology Audit.Internal Audit and Forensic Services

Job Identification: 7143
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Job Schedule Full time
Job Category MTN Level 2
Reports To: Manager - Technology Audit
Division: Internal Audit and Forensic Services

Mission

• To provide independent assurance that the Information Technology environment, including systems, applications, processes, and controls, supports business objectives securely, reliably, and efficiently.
• Responsible for performing analysis and monitoring on internal Technology controls, IT equipment, IT system risk management, and the effectiveness of internal controls.

Description

• Support IT audit team in evaluating data controls, integrity checks, and audit trails of information technology in operation.
• Conduct data extraction, analysis, and security reviews utilizing various databases, spreadsheet and software tools.
• Perform routine and special information technology audits with a basic understanding of information technology internal control concepts and following professional standards.
• Prepare work papers for assigned tasks/audit procedures following the internal audit manual.
• Document relevant facts and information to support testing and conclusions, enabling reviewers to follow the logic and methodology applied.
• Follow the work program as developed by the Technology Audit Manager, seeking guidance when clarification of assigned tasks is needed.
• Maintain all audit administration documentation and information as required on routine and special information technology audits.
• Perform walkthroughs and test the design and operational effectiveness of IT controls.
• Evaluate compliance with internal policies, telecom regulations (e.g., NCC), and data protection laws (e.g., NDPA).
• Identify vulnerabilities and gaps in system configurations, access control, and change management.
• Use Data analysis tools to identify patterns, anomalies, and risks within large datasets.
• Document draft audit issues and recommendations with risk ratings.
• Document and present audit findings to process owners and support remediation tracking.
• Support relevant stakeholders in readiness for external IT audits or regulatory inspections.
• Engage with IT, security, and business teams to understand processes and risk areas.
• Track the implementation of audit recommendations to ensure management addresses identified issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Provide guidance on new technology projects, advising on best practices for security and control from the initial design phase.
• Ensure that the audit is carried out on the eGRC system in line with process and methodology as mandated by the Group Internal Audit and Forensics function
• Report on an ad-hoc basis on specific projects as and when necessary.

Educational Qualifications

• First Degree in Electrical/ Electronics, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or Computer Science with strong predilection for engineering; or in any Systems oriented discipline
• Fluent in English
• CISA, CCNA/CCNP, CISSP, CISM, CIA, ISO 27001, COBIT 5,CEH, GSEC,SECURITY +, HFI,NCSF

Experience:

• 3 – 7 years’ experience in an area of specialisation; with experience in supervising others
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in IT systems audit or IT security or privacy or technology consulting or cyber security experience in a reputable organization 
• Experience working in a medium to large organization in a Systems/ IT/ Telecomm environment

Application Closing Date
13th April, 2026; 22:55