Senior Manager - Finance Services and Control Technology at MTN Nigeria

Mission

• To provide overall management and guidance for the provision of financial support for MTNN business optimization.

Description

• Develop short and long term business strategy for the Network Financial Control Division, administering all financial/business planning and resource development supports for Network Group (NWG).
• Develop and implement cost optimization strategy for Network Division, translating business goals and objectives into Network budgets.
• Design and develop Asset Management and Information System for effective tracking and reporting of network assets.
• Develop and control Network Group budget design, ensuring business plan processes are in line with organizational requirements.
• Oversee NWG finances using a mix of systems, and best practice operational policies, processes and procedures.
• Develop and implement tools, systems and processes for effective financial control.
• Participate in Contract negotiations to reduce cost and drive MTNN Asset Optimization efforts.
• Provide leadership and manage the financial control team, participating in all Network high level decision making management meetings.
• Act as interface with Finance Department, the board and stakeholders, external/internal parties, on submission and release of budgets and NWG financial activities.
• Develop and provide guidelines to all the departments in NWG to effectively manage and control expenditure.
• Provide input in the negotiation of all commercial requirements for Network suppliers’ agreement.
• Coach and train the Network Financial Control team to ensure understanding of the objectives and goals of the department, awareness of set targets/requirements and regularly review their training needs.
• Review the performance of individual team members and complete appraisals in accordance with the employee performance appraisal procedures and time schedules.

Education:

• First degree in Accounting/Economics or related area of study.
• A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• MBA is desirable.
• Fluent in English

Experience:

• 9 - 17 years consistent work experience including:
• Manager track record of 3 years or more; with at least 3 years in relevant sector/ industry.
• Work experience across diverse cultures and geographies is advantageous.
• Experience in implementation of financial systems within a large network roll out environment.