Head, Treasury & Corporate Finance at 9Mobile

Job Summary       
Increase shareholders value by optimizing financing structures and cost,instituting and maintaining prudent and professional management of all projects, financial and currency risks; liquidity to optimize funds, cost,earnings and cash availability and treasury operations systems and structure.
       
Principal Functions   

• Maintain external relationships and etworks that increase the image, standing and effectiveness of the organization i.e. with local and foreign banks, credit rating agencies, CBN, SEC, NSE and the government to ensure long term financial viability
• Develop and implement strategies that meet the company's financing needs while supporting achievement of financial objectives, including minimization of financing expense.
• Manage various activities related to the management of corporate cash, borrowings and investments, maintenance of banking relationships.
• Ensure compliance of the company treasury activities with the company policy and in line with local constraints
• Develop and implement treasury policies and ensure proper relationship management with banks
• Lead the execution of  financing, acquisitions and joint ventures on behalf of Etisalat
• Evaluate business scenarios based on quantitative analysis provide strategic financial analysis and advisory services on industry trends, market conditions and macroeconomic trends and forecasts
• Carry out research on current trends incorporate financing and develop tools to evaluate business case projections
• Analyse and seek ways to improve capital structure
• Maintain relationships with financial institutions other service providers such as investment banks, legal and accounting firms as required
• Liaise with all levels of management to gather, analyse, summarize and prepare recommendations regarding financial plans, acquisition activity, new business planning, trended future requirements, government requirements and operating forecasts as well as the evolution of GSM
• Support the development and maintenance of system projects to support and manage cash flow on a global basis, and to improve available cash flow and banking information.
• Manage balance sheet/financial structure to meet international efficiency norms and the Group's gearing strategy compliance      

Educational Requirements       

• First degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized university.
• An MBA or relevant post graduate/ professional qualification (CIMA, CFA, ACCA, ICAN, etc)

Experience, Skills & Competencies   

• Nine(9) to twelve (12) years work experience, with at least three (3) years in a managerial role
• Cash Management
• Investment Management
• Financial Systems Knowledge
• Influencing and Negotiation
• People Management
• Accountability
• Passion for Excellence
• Integrity
• Empowering people
• Growing people
• Team work
• Customer Focus