Accountant - Site Maintenance (Supervisory) at MTN Nigeria

Job Description

• Responsible for robust datamining, analysis and reporting of all site lease activities
• Develop and maintain site database and continuously ensure reliability of the database system
• Reconcile all RFI sites in the lease tool for completeness and accuracy of monthly Accruals.
• Calculate and update the escalated prices in the lease tool.
• Ensure all applicable exchange rates are duly captured in the lease tool.
• Provide monthly report on sites RFI not yet integrated.
• Provide other financial analysis as may be required.
• Need for high level of sound judgment and discretion
• Receive information from stakeholders and process it accordingly
• Monthly computations of NWD NCAA and OEM’s schedules for Opex accruals tracking of the tower providers requisition and analysis of other Opex requisition internal commitment.
• Prompt resolution of internal and external customer query with other departments
• Prepare monthly schedules for site additions, decommissioning and recommissioning.
• Provide accurate data for monthly accruals
• To investigate and resolve all stakeholders concerns.
• Contribute towards improvement of controls related to accounting for network towers/sites
• To participate in the month end closing activities.
• To oversee the administrative and operational activities of MTNN sites.
• Update and maintain the sites register on the lease tool database for MTNN
• Properly account for sites based on contracts with Tower providers and MTN policies, processes and procedures
• To ensure that the day to day update of sites (RFI and Integration) are captured live on the lease tool.
• Prepare monthly site and payment reconciliation statement with Tower providers
• Analyze all site transactions for accuracy and completeness in line with relevant IAS and local GAAP
• Site Database Management. Co-Ordinate Daily update of all site activities (RFI, Integration, Decommissioning, consolidation, etc.)
• Implementation and control of site management, manipulation and reporting activities
• Development of new features in lease tools, based on Business requirements.
• Conduct training intervention on lease tools for staff nationwide. (as need arises)
• Control Database User Rights & privileges, and data availability for the company
• Management of Data extracts and uploads on all databases. For analytical purpose.
• Developing ad hoc reporting templates for analytic purpose.
• Ensure site count in the lease tool conform to MTN board approvals for the year.
• Ensure Archiving of Reports and Daily Database Backup.
• Ensure 24x7 database availability, with minimum downtime.
• Supervise implementation of Approved site build Change Request (CR) as it affects RFI, integration, decommissioning and relocations.
• Ensure duly approved RFI, integrated, decommissioning and relocated sites are uploaded into the lease tool.
• Ensure that the monthly RFI/ integrated/decommissioned/relocated site reports undergo the APPROVED business reporting process.
• Collect, analyze, interpret and summarize data to generate statistical and analytical reports
• Maintain records of research methods and results and back up all databases
• Research new database development requirements and produce model based on the requirements
• Maintain database links to ensure they are functioning properly
• Liaise with all internal stakeholders to ensure all processes are dully followed & adequate documentation are carried out.
• Effectively manage all external stakeholders
• Ensure end to end maintenance of the lease tool
• Timely reconciliation of RFI/Integrated/Decommissioning/Relocated sites
• Provide accurate data for monthly accruals
• End to end monitoring and update of TowerCo’s information and payment
• Continuously seek self-professional development to sharpen skills and capabilities in a versatile and evolving digital landscape.
• Foster active collaboration and relationships with employees across all levels and divisions in line with MTN’s VB and values.

Job Condition:

• Normal MTNN working conditions
• May be required to work extended hours

Experience & Training
Education:

• First  degree in any related discipline
• Fluent in English
• Professional Accounting Qualification

Experience:

• 3-7years experience in an area of specialisation; with experience working with others
• Experience in a similar/ related function
• Experience working in a medium  organization

Training:

• Use of Microsoft Office Tools
• Creative thinking

Minimum Qualification

• BA, BSc or HND