Graduate & Experienced Jobs at Etisalat Nigeria (7 Positions)

Job Summary

• Plan and design Access transmission links to support sites rollout and entire Etisalat Nigeria Network

Principal Functions

•     Support in the planning and designing of microwave links to support Etisalat site rollout in Northern region of the country.
•     Assist in generating transmission link budget for site rollout in Northern region of the country.
•     Provide support in the planning and designing of microwave metro SDH link to support site rollout and site upgrade in the Northern region.
•     Support in the design of transmission links for site connectivity and make sure site does not have high dependencies in the northern region.
•     Assist in the designing and planning of microwave lastmile links to support POI and MGW connection in the Northern region.
•     Provide input in the design and planning of transmission link to support ABIS expansion and BTS site optimization in the Northern region.
•     Assist in the planning and designing of transmission link to support UMTS rollout in Northern region of the country.
•     Responsible for conducting Line of Sight (LOS) survey for transmission links in the Northern region.
•     Responsible for generating work order for Implementation and Operations team.
•     Keep abreast of global and local best practice as it relates to transmission planning and design.
•     Maintain in-depth knowledge and databases of existing access transmission infrastructure in Etisalat

Educational Requirements

•     Minimum First degree or equivalent in Electrical, Telecommunication Engineering or relevant discipline.

Experience, Skills & Competencies

•     Minimum of 1-2 years relevant work experience
•     Understanding of mobile technology backhaul at the access, transport and core network layer is required
•     Must be able to use Path loss Software for designing transmission links

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Job Summary

• Plan, design and optimise access transmission links to support sites rollout and entire Etisalat Nigeria Network.

Principal Functions

•      Responsible for the planning and design of microwave links to support Etisalat site rollout in a region of the country.
•     Responsible for generating transmission link budget for site rollout in a region of the country.
•     Responsible for planning and design of microwave metro SDH link to support site rollout and site upgrade in the Northern region of the country.
•     Responsible for designing transmission links for site connectivity and make sure site do not have high dependencies in a region of the country.
•     Responsible for designing and planning of microwave lastmile links to support POI and MGW connection in a region of the country.
•     Responsible for designing and planning transmission link to support ABIS expansion and BTS site optimization in a region of the country.
•     Responsible for planning and designing transmission link to support UMTS rollout in a region of the country.
•     Responsible for conducting line of sight (LOS) survey for transmission links in a region of the country.
•     Responsible for generating work order for implementation and Operations team.
•     Carry out detail optimisation of the existing access microwave links.
•     Support RF team in optimisation of BTS sites transmission links
•     Responsible for daily monitoring of microwave transmission links with the view of carrying out optimisation as require
•     Generate a daily, weekly and monthly report on the access links with the agreed K.P.I
•     Responsible for development of process and procedures for access transmission links.
•     Keep abreast of global and local best practice as it relates to transmission planning and design.
•     Maintain in-depth knowledge and databases of existing access transmission infrastructure in Etisalat

Educational Requirements 

•     Minimum First degree or equivalent in Electrical, Telecommunication Engineering or relevant discipline.
•     Postgraduate (MSc)/professional qualification in a related field will be an added advantage.

Experience, Skills & Competencies

•     Minimum of 3 - 5 years relevant work experience
•     Understanding of mobile technology backhaul at the access, transport and core network layer is required
•     Must be able to use Pathloss software for designing of transmission links
•     Must be able to use Microsoft excel and other software for reporting.

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Job Summary

• Assist in the implementation of Events and Sponsorships primarily targeted at the High Value segment.
• Managing end-to-end processes with extensive marketing experience and a passion for driving results through innovative thinking.

Principal Functions

•     Identification and reporting of Etisalat related sponsorship trends, best practice case studies and opportunities.
•     Assist in developing comprehensive integrated proposals and business cases for sponsorship or Etisalat initiatives to the Head, High Value Events & Sponsorship.
•     Assist in identifying required resources, personnel and funding to execute strategy.
•     Assist in identification, assessment and evaluation of potential sponsorship properties.
•     Measure, report and communicate relevant metrics and evaluation to ensure effective measures are applied to existing sponsorship properties ensuring ROI.
•     Maintain an accurate record update of sponsorship investments and rejections.
•     Facilitation and management of sponsorship execution for all properties ensuring brand obligations are adhered to by governing bodies, promoter or sponsored bodies and suppliers.
•     Develop and execute activation plans for new and existing sponsorship assets specifically adding unique value at all event offerings for the target audience.
•     Engage and manage relevant streams and units for activation requirements ensuring synergy in communication and all deliverables.
•     End-to-end planning, management and support of events and activations for sponsorship properties in line with agreed processes and procedures.
•     End-to-end management of all digital applications and platforms for all sponsorship properties.
•     Perform any other duties as advised by the Head, Corporate Communications, High Value Events & Sponsorships.

Educational Requirements

•     Bachelor's degree in any field

Experience, Skills & Competencies

•     3-5 years post NYSC work experience with 3 years in marketing, advertising, brand management or event activation with project management
•     Team player, exceptional customer service attitude, versatile and able to work in a fast-paced environment
•     Excellent analytical, written and oral communication and presentation skills
•     Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office packages and programmes
•     Ability to plan and manage a working budget
•     Strategic and creative thinking
•     Strong research and analytical skills
•     Strong network of relevant industry contacts
•     Understanding of digital and social media markets desirable (Mobile Apps, Website Architecture)
•     Understanding of luxury market desirable

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Job Summary

•     Oversee and manage Etisalat revenue and direct cost accounting (including gross margin) from recognition to collection and ensure revenue reporting is in line with agreed guidelines and specifications.
•     Provide guidance and support to the commercial team on revenue generating initiatives, product pricing and incentive payments to ensure improvements or sustainability of gross margin or at the least minimal negative impact on gross margin.

Principal Functions

•     Ensure reporting for Revenue Accounting, Billing and Collection Management is in line with global best practice (IAS, GAAP and IFRS).
•     Review all proposed revenue generating initiatives/strategies and advice the commercial team on product pricing and dealer and channel partners incentives
•     Develop policies to guide the execution of new revenue streams (e.g. digital media) and ensure strict adherence to existing revenue accounting, billing and collection policies and processes.
•     Provide oversight on the accurate and timely recognition of all Etisalat's revenue and direct costs (Gross Margin) by ensuring data integrity and completeness.
•     Bears overall responsibility for the management of Accounts Billings, revenue collection, account management and credit control functions.
•     Implement the revenue accounting and collection management work programs and plans in line with agreed procedures and guidelines.
•     Advise management on all revenue generating initiatives/strategies and appropriate product pricing to ensure viability and margin sustainability
•     Review and advise on all indirect channel partners incentive strategies to ensure Revenue and Gross margins are not unnecessarily depleted/eroded.
•     Manage the inter-functional relationship with IT, Commercial, Technical and other relevant functions in the business with respect to input for revenue, direct expenditure, billing and collection (accounts receivable) computation and recognition
•     Ensure completeness and timely posting of all revenue, direct expenditure and collections in order to meet the financial reporting standard and timeline of the company and Group.
•     Oversee the Preparation of Monthly Revenue Pack including margin analysis by product and its associated KPI's (MOU, RPM. ARPU e.t.c) together with key insight on financial analysis on an ad-hoc basis to management on key functional areas.
•     Ensure integrity of data from OCS, ERP and TABS for Revenue and Cost preparation to ensure completeness and accuracy.
•     Ensure interconnect / roaming revenue and cost recognition are done timely, prompt collection of receivables and zero/minimal bad debt incidence is maintained at year end.
•     Oversee the management of trade partner and post-paid customer accounts
•     Set up necessary controls to ensure effective debt management and credit collections
•     Liaise with the Channel sales and Business Segment teams to monitor and manage existing debt portfolio and Credit collections
•     Plan and manage the human and material resources of the team/ function to optimize performance, morale and enhance productivity.
•     Manage inter-functional relations to ensure synergy across the various departmental functions
•     Provide leadership and guidance to team members and manage subordinate's performance towards the achievement of overall team objectives
•     Prepare/compile agreed periodic activity and performance reports for Management attention i.e. weekly revenue to gross margin reports and forecast.
•     Establish and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders (including but not limited to IT, commercials and External Auditors).
•     Perform any other duties as assigned by the Director, Finance

Educational Requirements

•     First degree in Accounting and Finance qualification.
•     Professional qualification (CIMA, CFA, ACCA, ICAN, etc)
•     MBA is an advantage

Experience, Skills & Competencies

•     Nine (9) to twelve (12) years work experience, with at least three (3) years in a managerial role.
•     Good understanding of the commercial functions in a telecoms environment
•     Working knowledge of the technical and business intelligence systems in a telecoms environment
•     Financial Accounting/ Reporting
•     Knowledge of budgeting and control techniques
•     Receivables Management
•     Cost Accounting
•     Leadership and People Management
•     Business and/or Financial Acumen
•     Telecoms Industry Knowledge
•     Negotiation
•     Passion for Excellence
•     Integrity
•     Empowering people
•     Growing people
•     Team work
•     Customer Focus

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Job Summary

•     Assist to manage Etisalat's facilities including the maintenance of facilities, equipment and utilities within assigned region.
•     Manage projects, customer relations and management, contracts management, quality assurance, reporting, performance management.

Principal Functions

•     Plan, Develop and implement facilities maintenance strategies, Policies & processes
•     Facilities inspection/checks and record
•     Assist to document Etisalat's short and long term infrastructure/facility requirements.
•     Assist in the acquisition and/or leasing of facilities to meet the identified needs of the assigned region.
•     Assist with the administration of regional facilities maintenance contracts/lease agreements.
•     Assist to ensure that Etisalat's facility management practices align with defined health, safety and environment standards
•     Perform regular regional facility status checks/ logs across the organization and ensure adequate and timely tracking, maintenance and provision of utilities.
•     Work with Manager, Facilities to liaise with procurement division for the procurement of diesel for the generators in assigned region.
•     Responsible for the storage of diesel and ensure adequate monitoring of stock level.
•     Monitor and track regional facility/utility/property status across the organisation.
•     Assist to coordinate regional office cleaning, gardening and other janitorial services by relevant vendors.
•     Assist to manage relationship with service providers/ vendors to ensure adherence to service level agreements.
•     Participate in the administration of periodic customer satisfaction surveys to identify service improvement areas within assigned region with regards to utility and the environment.
•     Track global and local tested practices in facility management and integrate into the operations of the division.
•     Attend team/divisional/departmental meetings as required.
•     Prepare/compile agreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of the Manager, Facilities.
•     Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager, Facilities.

Educational Requirements

•     First degree or its equivalent in a relevant discipline.

Experience, Skills & Competencies

•      Three (3) to five (5) years relevant work experience.

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Job Summary

• Monitor all inventory items on TABS and ensure the application is used to track receipts, issues and transfers

Principal Functions

•     Generate, allocate and keep a log of inventory items stock ID definition
•     Ensure accurate costing of inventory items to include all associated costs up to warehouse delivery
•     Apply mark to market principle to inventory valuation and process stock write down differences
•     Prepare month-end inventory accounting journals and schedules
•     Reconcile and agree all inventory accounts on G/Ledger
•     Assist in the preparation of monthly inventory valuation report
•     Carry out other assignments as instructed by the Manager, Inventory Management.

Educational Requirements

•     First degree in Finance or Accounting discipline from a recognized university.

Experience, Skills & Competencies

•     Minimum of one year post NYSC work experience.
•     Inventory Management
•     Accountability
•     Personal Effectiveness
•     Passion for Excellence
•     Integrity
•     Empowering people
•     Growing people
•     Team work
•     Customer Focus

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Job Summary

•     This position is responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the supplier sub-ledgers on the general ledger and ensures they are properly stated at all times and that all assets and liabilities are properly disclosed in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
•     This position will manage the supplier accounting transactions and monthly reconcile the sub-accounts to assist in financial statement preparation.
•     It provides guidance on resolution of reconciling items.

Principal Functions

•     Keep abreast of global and local best practice as it relates to the unit's activities.
•     Monitor financial procedures and controls in the light of identified risks and gaps.
•     Applies working knowledge and technical accounting principles and practices, financial close processes and controls and financial statement preparation to daily work.
•     Demonstrate appreciable working knowledge of IFRS, Nigerian GAAP and other relevant rules and regulations pertaining to the telecommunications industry.
•     Monitor financial transaction posting process to ensure that company's financial information is of agreed quality and integrity.
•     Coordinate the reconciliation of all supplier sub-ledgers.
•     Ensure the accuracy of all payable accounts in the general ledger
•     Ensure the preparation and accuracy of the Accounts Payable Ageing report.
•     Investigate all reconciling items on Supplier sub-ledgers.
•     Collaborate with the Accounts Payable unit to resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
•     Coordinate monthly reconciliation review meeting with Top 10 vendors.
•     Responsible for managing external and internal stakeholder expectation and resolving queries.
•     Review and ensure that supplier invoices and payments are properly computed and are appropriately booked in the Enterprise Resource Program (ERP).
•     Review relevant general ledger and suppliers sub- ledger accounts.
•     Maintain an effective relationship with the external auditors to support external financial reporting.
•     Responsible for month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes and provision of month-end reports as requested.
•     Update general leader accounting procedures/manual.
•     Provide support to Accounts Payable and other staff members on financial issues relevant to suppliers' outstanding.
•     Use individual initiative and personal problems solving skills in resolving issues.
•     Ensure compliance with IFRS, International Accounting Standards (IAS) and relevant GAAP.

Educational Requirements

•     A first degree in any discipline, but a finance and management related degree is desirable.

Experience, Skills & Competencies

•     Relevant professional qualification (ICAN, CIMA, CFA, ACCA) - added advantage.
•     3 to 5 years post NYSC experience in core accounting functions.
•     A demonstrated skill with Microsoft Office products and experience in using an Oracle Financial system.