Specialist, Decision Support & Capex Management at 9Mobile

Job Summary

• Support the Manager, Decision Support in working with the business teams to ensure benefits of Capex & Opex are optimized, costs managed within agreed envelopes, and provide guidance on finance issues.
• Support the improvement of the Network Finance processes

Principal Functions

• Assist and liaise with Technical functions on all aspects of Network Finance.
• Provide support for monitoring and controlling the financial performance of the technical business area via monthly reporting and budgeting/forecasting processes to provide insight into business performance
• Support the preparation of techno-economics and accounting analysis/reports as required by the business including:
  • Product Profitability analysis;
  • Cost-benefit analysis
  • Geo analysis relevant to financial modelling
  • Capital & operating expenditure reports to highlight actualsvs. budget
  • Cash flow reports and forecast for capital & operating expenditure
  • Analysis to support finance key performance indicators
  • Other accounting analysis as required by the business
• Ensure high quality of Oracle reporting data and compliance with accounting standards and guidelines
• Ensure compliance with the policies and procedures detailed in the expenditure framework and implement financial governance for capital and operating expenditure management
• Support the capital and operating expenditure approval process to ensure rigorous optimum return on investment and stringent cost management practices
• Conduct ad-hoc physical verification of physical assets
• Support Fixed Asset Reconciliation and ensure Fixed Assets register is accurate
• Perform 'What if' analysis on cost optimization and efficiency initiatives, present report and findings to the Manager, Decision Support
• Work with Procurement and stakeholders to monitor and track the performance of the suppliers/projects - on time delivery of the requirements in the right quality and quantity to deliver the best value to the business and customer's needs
• Provide decision-support analyses and reporting based on agreed timelines and standards to aid management with financial business decision making.
• Support the Manager Decision support in developing business cases in line with best practices to optimize spend and ensure a return on investment within the shortest possible time.
• Liaise with business teams to gather required data for post implementation review of local business initiatives and business cases
• Follow up on actions from the technical business area's monthly financial reviews
• Build strong and influential relationships with the technical business area to promote seamless working relationships with the rest of the Finance community.
• Responsible for Contract management and optimization of contract agreements in compliance with company policy.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Decision Support Manager

Educational Requirements

• First Degree or its equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics.
• Membership of Professional association (CIMA, CFA, ACCA, ICAN, etc)
• Three to Five years post NYSC relevant work experience in reporting, consolidation and financial management.
• Experience in Telecoms industry or management/operational consulting isan advantage.
• Experience of working with capital projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access

Experience,Skills & Competencies:

• Strong excel skills and access database skills
• Financial Systems Knowledge (emphasis on Oracle ERP)
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (emphasis on Excel,Power point and Word).
• Accounting/IFRS knowledge
• Good Knowledge of GSM industry.
• Good Understanding of financial modeling
• Project management
• High level of accuracy and attention to details
• Good verbal and written communication
• Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects as well as follow through skills
• Ability to work with others in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Stakeholder management
• Communication
• Risk and cost control conscious
• Quality deliverable
• Passion for Excellence
• Integrity
• Empowering people
• Growing people
• Team work