Manager, Budget and Financial Control at MTN Nigeria

Job Description

• Ensure proper expenditure management and tracking, also ensure that functional and effective systems and procedures for expenditure management and budget control are in place.
• Support the Shareholder return strategy by developing and implementing Information Systems Processes that are aligned to achieving all elements on the business score card. (I.e. Grow Market Share, Grow ICT & Data Revenue, Increase EBITDA margins, Assure Revenue, CAPEX Returns Management and Net Subscriber Additions).
• Participate in the review of Business Processes (headcount, process optimisation, etc.), to drive efficiency gains to ensure at least 5% reduction in Divisional budget year-on-year.
• Manage departmental budgeting and control
• Manage annual budget preparation and ensure proper financial control for the department.
• Manage all departmental general ledger accounts and supervise reconciliation with both finance and vendors.
• Manage and control departmental CAPEX and OPEX budget.
• Serve the Division’s internal customers and provide solutions to improve the customer experience.
• Strategic Partnerships with MTNN leadership team to drive awareness on expected behaviours and impact on non-compliance on bottom line results and company image/reputation.
• Drive planned strategy for the successful delivery of MTN Group and MTNN transformation initiatives focusing on Customer centricity, including Perfect 10 Project.
• Drive an increase in MTNN’s Net Promoter Score.
• Network and build solid relationships with internal units and relevant third parties (e.g. strategic investors, technical and finance partners, business consultants etc.) and develop a close working relationship with relevant information sources to provide an integrated service.
• Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external suppliers.
• Coordinate, coach and influence external partners and essential support departments across MTNN’s business units to deliver a seamless pre-sales and post-sales service experience.
• Manage contracts with suppliers/vendors
• Build and manage vendor relationships.
• Provide financial support to the department and advice Chief Information Officer on any finance related issues.
• Develop, implement and maintain financial Processes, Policies and Procedures for the department.
• Develop and maintain a system to track all assets owned by the department.
• Prepare/compile agreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of management.
• Develop forecasts to finance for cash, accruals for unpaid duties and vendor invoices in the department (remove unpaid duties).
• Guide the implementation of financial policies, processes and procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP requirements and MTNN accounting policies.
• Ensure development and implementation of functional and effective systems and procedures for expenditure management and control.
• Continuously seek self-professional development to sharpen skills and capabilities in a versatile and evolving digital landscape.
• Coach and train the team to ensure understanding of the objectives and goals of the department, awareness of set targets/requirements and regularly review their training needs.
• Review performance of individual team members and complete appraisals in accordance with the employee performance appraisal procedures and time schedules.

Job Condition

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

Requirements, Experience & Training
Education:

• First degree in Accounting or related field
• Professional Certification Accounting

Experience:

• 6 - 13 years’ experience which includes:
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an area of specialisation; with experience in supervising/managing others
• Experience working in a medium to large organization
• Management accounting experience
• Hands on experience in a finance function preferably in a multinational organization

Training:

• Finance and budget related training.

Minimum Qualification

• BSc or HND