Manager - Finance Operations, General Ledger & Finance at MTN Nigeria

Job Identification: 1545
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Category: MTN Level 3
Reports To: Senior Manager Financial Operations Fixed Assets
Division: Finance

Description

• Develop and monitor implementation of finance policies, processes and procedures and ensure compliance with MTNN, MTN Group PPP’s, IFRS, IAS and GAAP.
• Manage and reconcile all General Ledger/Sub- ledger Accounts (Income statement and Balance Sheet), all schedules and reports (including age analysis, assets movement, etc.).
• Manage all month end and year end reporting deadlines in compliance with the Group’s directives and guidelines.
• Make informed decisions from analyzed data to facilitate operational efficiency and manage all escalated issues.
• Develop and monitor internal controls as well as review reports on key performance metrics.
• Provide support for periodic internal /external audits, and other statutory /regulatory requirements.
• Manage inter-departmental/divisional relationships and safeguard company assets.
• Manage relationships with customer/vendor, ensure efficient optimization of relevant databases and systems and other MTN OPCOs.
• Ensure the automation of financial operations data, ensuring appropriate procedure for capture, verification and reconciliation are complied with.
• Review and monitor departmental budgets and other relevant management board papers.
• Review the performance of individual team members and complete appraisals in accordance with the employee performance appraisal procedures and time schedules.
• Identify training requirements of team members, develop program to address knowledge gaps and to enrich knowledge repository within the department.

Requirements
Education:

• A First degree in any discipline, but a Finance and Management related degree is desirable.
• A recognized professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA).

Experience:
6 - 13 years’ experience which includes:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an area of specialization; with experience in supervising/managing others
• Experience working in a medium to large organization
• Experience in using an ERP system.
• Managerial experience in finance functions.
• Knowledge of internal control systems.
• Knowledge of applicable International Accounting Standards, IFRS, GAAP, etc.
• Experience in Finance functions in the telecommunications industry would be an added advantage.