Accountant - Sales Support General Ledger at MTN Nigeria

Reports To: Manager - Finance Operations General Ledger.Finance

Division: Finance

Mission:

• To account for all company-wide Financial Operations activities (Fixed Assets, Carrier Operations, Revenue Management, Expenditure Operations, Business Support and General Ledger), support various divisions on financial issues and maintain commercial relationships with external stakeholders.

Description:

• Review relevant general ledger accounts (Income statement and Balance Sheet), the Age analysis of Balance Sheet accounts, relevant general ledger/sub- ledger accounts, reconciliation of weekly and monthly performance reports, relevant schedules and reports for accuracy and completeness in line with set accounting standards.
• Review and approve journal vouchers and other financial transactions for posting in ERP system
• Supervise the implementation of finance policies, processes and procedures and ensure strict adherence to established internal controls, MTN PPP’s, IFRS, IAS and GAAP.
• Work with Financial Operations Manager to prepare departmental budgets and provide support in daily unit administrative activities in line with the strategic objectives.
• Provide input into relevant management and board papers, review supporting documents/back up schedules to meet audit and regulatory requirements as well as analyse/interpret data to facilitate decision making.
• Ensure efficient optimisation of databases/systems and prompt resolution of all reconciling items.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators in order to meet all month end reporting deadlines

Education:

• A first degree in any discipline, but a finance and management related degree is desirable.
• A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA).
• Fluent in English

Experience:

3-7 years’ experience which includes

• Experience working in a medium organization
• Experience in core accounting function
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
• Experience in using an ERP system is desirable
• Experience in Finance functions in the telecommunications industry would be an added advantage