Jobs at IHS Towers

Job Purpose

Coordinate all import processes in line with banking regulations.

Job Responsibilities

• Process, track, record and monitor all International Trade and Imports related transactions.
• Process and upload journal entries for Shared Service Centre (SSC) postings of International Trade related transactions as at when due (T+2 of transaction date).
• Keep an up-to-date database/ tracker of Letters of Credit (LC) and LC loans by regularly following up with the bank.
• Process LC requests, Bills for Collection, and Non-Valid for FX.
• Assist in updating Forms A and Forms M on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) portal while complying with CBN regulatory requirements for imports.
• Monitor and follow through for compliance of imports with CBN regulatory requirements.
• Offer expert advice to Supply Chain on LCs and Forms M.
• Monitor and report on the accuracy of LC and related charges.
• Provide inputs and support to track and report on FX exposures.
• Provide inputs to the short-term weekly cash forecasts.
• Monitor and follow up with the bank for prompt processing and issuance of Pre-Arrival Assessment Reports (PAARs) for custom duty assessment generation.
• Process custom duty payments in line with Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Ensure complete shipping documents are delivered on time to IHS by the bank, thereby avoiding demurrage arising from late collection of Original Bill of Lading (OBL).
• Follow up with Supply Chain for Final Exchange Control document and ensure submission at the bank in line with regulatory requirements.
• Monitor the bank charges from international and forex related transactions to ensure that they are correctly charged.
• Prepare loan repayment (Interest and Principal) letters.  
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Principal Specialist, Forex & Imports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or any related discipline.
• Relevant professional certification, e.g. ACCA, will be an asset.
• +2 years’ cognate experience in a Finance environmen

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Job Purpose

The Vendor Manager – PPM plays a pivotal role in managing all routine maintenance and O&M activities of the regional operations departments. This management position overseas the vendor technical interventions, SLA administration, O&M process compliance and contract delivery. In addition, the role provides strategic support to the Senior Manager, Network Assurance on all regulatory and customer SLA matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all Planned Preventive Maintenance end to end.
• Develop and continuously deliver vendor governance and SLA administration strategies.
• Drive daily O&M process compliance.
• Identify gaps and implement all SLA penalties.
• Minimize business exposure to regulatory issues that may occur due to O&M activities and prompt resolution of all regulatory escalations.
• Provide end to end customer support on post integration/RFI issues.
• Network tools and database management for vendors.
• Oversee the administration and requisition of spare parts for Inhouse Portfolio
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors to facilitate smooth operations.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive performance.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Line Manager.

Job-Specific Competencies

Functional:

• Strong technical field operations experience in a Telecoms company
• Stakeholder Management
• Project Management
• SLA Fulfilment 
• Strong Communication Skills
• Use of MS Office Tools
• Network Tools Administration/Management
• Data Analysis
• SLA Administration
• Problem Solving

Behavioural:

• Leading & Influencing 
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Decision Making

Additional Information

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering or any related discipline.
• 5-8 years related experience in telecoms Field Operation and stakeholder management.

Organizational Competencies

• Customer Focus - People demonstrating this competency understand & exceed our customers’ needs. They develop trusted, reliable & collaborative relationships. They are consistently operating to the highest standards of service & delivery.
• Innovation - People demonstrating this competency constantly seek new & improved ways to deliver our products & services. They champion engineering & skills development, and work to create a collaborative and supportive operating environment.
• Integrity - People demonstrating this competency are open & honest in everything they do. They support financially & environmentally sustainable growth. They make socially responsible decisions and treat their stakeholders with respect.
• Be Bold - People demonstrating this competency are thorough in analyses & decision-making. They are courageous in expanding existing markets & developing new ones. They confidently pursue appropriate financial returns and are forward-thinking and ambitious.
• Sustainability- People demonstrating this competency are constantly seeking to create positive impact in the communities we serve.