Accountant, Financial Operations (Supervisory) at MTN Nigeria

Job Description

• To account for all company-wide Financial Operations activities (Fixed Assets, Revenue Management, Expenditure Operations, Business Support and General Ledger), support various divisions on financial issues and maintain commercial relationships with external stakeholders.
• Review relevant general ledger accounts (Income statement and Balance Sheet), the A.ge analysis of Balance Sheet accounts, relevant general ledger/sub- ledger accounts, reconciliation of weekly and monthly performance reports, relevant schedules and reports for accuracy and completeness in line with set accounting standards.
• Review and approve journal vouchers and other financial transactions for posting in ERP system.
• Supervise the implementation of finance policies, processes and procedures and e.nsure strict adherence to established internal controls, MTN PPP’s, IFRS, IAS and GAAP.
• Work with Financial Operations Manager to prepare departmental budgets and provide support in daily unit administrative activities in line with the strategic objectives.
• Provide input into relevant management and board papers, review supporting documents/back up schedules to meet audit and regulatory requirements as well as analyse/interpret data to facilitate decision making.
• Ensure efficient optimisation of databases/systems and prompt resolution of all reconciling items.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators in order to meet all month end r.eporting deadlines.
• Oversee daily operations of the department as well as safeguard company assets and maintain customer/vendor relationships.
• Coach and train direct reports to ensure understanding of the objectives and goals of the department, awareness of set targets/requirements and identify opportunities for team members.
• Identify training requirements of team members, develop program to address knowledge gaps and to enrich knowledge repository within the department.
• 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.
• Maintain a strict control environment and ensure strict compliance with all MTNN policies and procedures.
• Analyse/prepare relevant information for annual budget and financial forecasting; and assist in managing inter-company relationships.
• Supervise/review operational cash flow projection and utilization as well as processing of account payable.
• Work with Financial Operations Manager to identify /rectify error in the entry and remittance of Withholding Tax deductions.
• Establish trends and benchmarks for cash transactions per accounts and prepare reports to assist with pricing decisions.
• Review and approve departmental accrual submissions as well as provide detailed investigation and analysis of all accounts.

Job Condition:

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

Requirements, Experience & Training
Education:

• A first degree in any discipline,a finance and management related degree is desirable.
• A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA).
• Fluent in English

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an area of specialisation; with experience in supervising others
• Experience working in a medium organization
• Experience in core accounting function
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
• Experience in using an ERP system is desirable
• Experience in Finance functions in the telecommunications industry would be an added advantage.

Training:

• Numerate and analytical skills.
• Effective communication.
• Assertiveness in workplace.
• Problem solving and decision making skills.
• Time management.
• Personal Effectiveness.
• Creative thinking.
• Telecommunication Basics.
• Knowledge update on accounting and financial standards and best practices.

Minimum qualification

• BA, B.Sc, B.Tech or HND