Accountant - Budget at MTN Nigeria

Description

• Participate in annual budget preparation and budget re-forecasting/reviews including dynamic forecast for the Division
• Compile statistical and financial data to support budget preparation and ensure input data is provided for dynamic budget, forecast on headcount and travel preparation.
• Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy and conformance with MTNN procedures and regulations.
• Maintain accurate record of all OPEX/CAPEX transactions on the Oracle system.
• Facilitate the maintenance of effective financial controls in the division, ensuring effective maintenance of the MTNN budgetary controls.
• Manage the accrual process for the division and support the month-end closing activities.
• Analyze records of present and past operations, trends and costs, administrative commitments and obligations incurred in operations.
• Maintain financial PPPs for the division, ensuring compliance with GAAP requirements and MTN accounting policies.
• Oversee the preparation of divisional financial and operational performance reports to management, analyzing the operating expense reports and report on variances against budgets.
• Interpret accounting/financial information to evaluate the financial performance of divisional operations.
• Investigate and resolve OPEX issues and respond to queries from other departments regarding budget.

Education:

• First degree/HND in any relevant discipline 
• A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA etc.)
• Fluent in English 

Experience:

• 3 – 7 years’ experience which includes:
• Experience in budget forecasting, management accounting/financial reporting within a FMCG environment.
• Industry relevant experience will be an added advantage
• Experience working in a medium-sized organization