Manager.GL & Reconciliation at T2 (Formerly 9Mobile)

Job Summary        

• This position managesrelevant general ledger accounts and ensures they are properly stated at alltimes and that all assets and liabilities are properly disclosed in accordancewith Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and IFRS
• This position willlead and manage the general accounting transactions, monthly close process andassist in financial statement preparation.
• It provides guidanceon regular performance reporting for management.

Principal Functions        

Tactical 

1. Provide leadership in guiding thegeneral ledger staff and other internal stakeholders on periodic internal andexternal audits and other statutory and regulatory requirements. 
2. Establish and manage effectiverelationships with key internal and external stakeholders on accounting for thebusiness transactions. 
3. Keep abreast of global and local bestpractice as it relates to the unit's activities. 
4. Manage required resources (personneland others) to achieve the unit's goals. 
5. Monitor financial procedures andcontrols in the light of identified risks and gaps. 
6. Applies working knowledge andtechnical accounting principles and practices, financial close processes andcontrols and financial statement preparation to daily work 
7. Demonstrate appreciable workingknowledge of IFRS, Nigerian GAAP and other relevant rules and regulationspertaining to the telecommunications industry. 
8. Provide input into the unit's annual budget.

Operational 

1. Manage an enhanced financial transaction posting process to ensure that company's financial information isof agreed quality and integrity. 
2. Manage interdepartmental collaborationwithin EMTS to ensure that all financial information is complete and correctlycaptured in the books of accounts. 
3. Review reconciliation of Balance Sheetledger balances. 
4. Review the business division's inputsinto the company's accrual/commitments. 
5. Assist with accounting fornon-recurring transactions and review of qualification of costs in accordancewith company policy. 
6. Provide research, guidance andtechnical memos to business function within the organisation. 
7. Research and implement new accountingstandards. 
8. Develop and maintain an effectiverelationship with the external auditors to support external financial reporting,audit and tax requirements. 
9. Review and approve relevant generalledger system journal entries. 
10. Review monthly reports of OPEX spend. 
11. Understand and ensure compliance withIFRS, IAS and relevant GAAP. 
12. Responsible for month-end, quarter-endand year-end close processes and provision of month-end schedules as requested. 
13. Analyse general ledger accountbalances and provide variance analysis. 
14. Assist Financial Planning Analysiswith Budgeting and Strategic Planning Process.
15. Provide generalised financialinformation and assistance to employees and management. 
16. Update and/or develop generalaccounting instructions/manual. 
17. Assist with the implementation ofaccounting policies and procedures. 
18. Provide periodic written reports andverbal updates on the status of routine activities and special projects. 
19. Coordinate staff activities within theunit. 
20. Provide support to Business managersand other staff members on financial issues. 
21. Ensure adequate training anddevelopment of team members to upgrade their skills and knowledge. 
22. Plan and coordinate all activitieswithin span of control, shifting personnel between job assignments as requiredto achieve group objectives. 
23. Use individual initiative and personalproblems solving skills in resolving all but the most significant issues

Educational Requirements        

1. First degree in a relevant disciplinefrom a recognized university. 
2. Professional qualification (CIMA, CFA,ACCA, ICAN, etc.) 
3. Post Graduate degree - an addedadvantage 
4. 6 to 8 years work experience, with atleast 3 years in a supervisory role