Accountant - Finance Services and Control Technology at MTN Nigeria

Mission

• To organize the financial budget, monitor financial operations and reconcile financial accounts managed by the assigned division.
• Also provide relevant financial analysis and reports as required to support management decisions

Description

•  The role is responsible for supporting the planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management activities of the Network Group, ensures accurate financial planning and effective cost management through the preparation and analysis of OPEX budgets, forecasts, variance reports, and financial models.
• The role also develops performance dashboards, conducts ad hoc financial analysis, and collaborates with Network, TowerCo, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting, data integrity, and alignment of financial plans with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and business planning activities for the Network Group, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and financial targets.
• Prepare and analyze Network OPEX budgets, forecasts, and variance reports, providing actionable insights to support decision-making.
• Coordinate the consolidation, review, and reporting of Network financial performance, key cost drivers, and business assumptions.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual tower lease cost reports, including analysis of lease escalations, tenancy impacts, and forecast trends.
• Monitor and track Network financial risks, opportunities, and cost optimization initiatives to improve budget performance.
• Develop and maintain Network Finance dashboards, KPI reports, and management presentations to support performance monitoring.
• Conduct financial modelling, scenario analysis, and ad hoc business analytics to support strategic and operational initiatives.
• Collaborate with Network, TowerCo, Procurement, and Information Systems teams to ensure accurate planning, reporting, and data integration.

Requirements
Education:

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

Experience:
3 – 7 years of experience in an area of specialization; with experience working with others

• Experience working in a medium organization. 
• Experience within a leading organization’s financial department. 
• Experience in working with enterprise financial systems.
• Experience in telecommunications industry (desirable)