Budget Accountant at MTN Nigeria - 2 Positions

MTN Nigeria - The leader in telecommunications in Nigeria, and a part of a diverse community in Africa and the Middle East, our brand is instantly recognisable. It is through our compelling brand that we are able to attract the right talents who we carefully nurture by continuously improving our employment offerings even beyond reward and recognition.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Budget Accountant

Location: Lagos
Slot: 2

Job Description

• To take responsibility for OPEX and CAPEX (where applicable) management to include organize the annual financial budget, quarterly forecasts, monitor financial operations and reconcile financial accounts as assigned and applicable to the division Participate in annual budget preparation and budget re-forecasting /reviews including dynamic forecast for the Division
• Review budget and expenditure reports for the Division and prepare budget variance report.
• Maintain financial PPPs for the division, ensuring compliance with GAAP requirements and MTN accounting policies.
• Compile statistical and financial data to support budget preparation and ensure input data is provided for dynamic budget, forecast on headcount and travel preparation.
• Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy and conformance with MTNN procedures and regulations.
• Manage the accrual process and prepare detailed reports about discrepancies and amendments that occur in the budget during the financial year and other performance reports on a timely basis for relevant stakeholders.
• Analyse records of present and past operations, trends and costs, estimated and realized revenues, administrative commitments and obligations incurred in operations.
• Maintain accurate record of all OPEX /CAPEX transactions on the ERP system.
• Facilitate the management of vendor relationships.
• Investigate and resolve OPEX issues and respond to queries from other departments regarding budget.

Job Condition:

• Normal MTNN working conditions
• May be required to work extended hours
• Open plan office

Experience & Training

• First degree in any relevant discipline
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience on financial analysis or budget management
• Industry relevant experience will be an added advantage Training:
• Financial and Management Accounting.
• Budgeting and cash management.
• ERP training (preferably IFS).

Minimum Qualification

• BA, BEd, BEng, BSc, BTech, HND or LLB

Application Closing Date
30th October, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online