Director, Financial Planning & Operations at 9Mobile

Job: IRC3388

Job Summary

• Responsible for the management of the company's financial accounting strategy and contribute to the development of the organization's strategic goals
• Oversee all accounting activities and ensure compliance with appropriate generally accepted accounting practices and standards
• Responsible for the Management and controlling the organization's Financial Planning, Corporate performance, Investment analysis and Business Valuation

Principal Functions
Strategic:

• Develop innovative risk management vehicles to Improve the organization's financial position
• Ensure alignment of the division's strategy with the corporate strategy, goals and objectives.

Tactical:

• Ensure incorporation of proper Internal control regime in all facets of company operations
• Provide leadership and strategic direction in the execution of the divisions work plans and programmes
• Take ownership of, and communicate department's strategic direction and objectives to staff
• Evolve and implement cost management strategies to monitor and control costs enterprise-wide
• Oversee tax administration (planning and compliance) company-wide
• Oversee, direct, and organize the work of the finance operations and support teams.
• Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality.
• Maintain continuous lines of communication, keeping top management informed of all critical financial issues.

Operational:

• Responsible for the formulation of the annual budget and periodic forecasts for business planning and control purposes
• Ensure maintenance of appropriate internal control and financial procedures
• Authorize expenditure/transactions in line with the organization's approved authority limits
• Oversee all Financial and Revenue Accounting streams and Financial systems
• Coordinate the preparation of timely financial statements and ensure that the statements reflect the company's financial position and comply with statutory / regulatory requirements
• Manage the interface between the company and external auditors and regulators to ensure the organization's financial interest is protected
• Ensure compliance with tax laws and develop harmonious relationships with the various tax authorities country-wide
• Ensure systems optimization and operational efficiency
• Develop and implement an effective debt management and credit control strategy
• Manage the human and material resources of the division to optimize performance and enhance output
• Assign detailed responsibilities to subordinates and supervise them to ensure timely delivery of high quality results
• Motivate, mentor, coach, guide and ensure knowledge transfer and capacity building in subordinates
• Act on behalf of, and perform any other duties that may be assigned by the CFO.

Educational Requirements

• First degree in a relevant discipline
• Post graduate/relevant professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CFA) is mandatory
• Twelve (12) to Fifteen (15) years work experience with ability to engage top management and Board members.

Experience, Skills & Competencies
Knowledge:

• Financial Accounting/ Reporting
• Budgeting and control techniques
• Receivables & Payable Management
• Cost Accounting and Supply chain
• Taxation & Insurance
• Telecoms Industry Knowledge.

Skills:

• Leadership and People Management
• Business and Financial Acumen
• Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
• Judgment and Creative Problem Solving
• Multi-tasking
• Effective Communication and Collaborative
• Strategic Thinker and Operations savvy.

Behaviour:

• Passion for Excellence
• Integrity
• Empowering people
• Growing people
• Team work
• Customer Focus.