9mobile is a Nigerian private limited liability company. EMTS acquired a Unified Access Service License from the Nigerian Communications Commission in 2007. The License enables EMTS provide Fixed Telephony (wired or wireless), Digital Mobile Services, International Gateway Services and National/Regional Long Distance Services in addition to spectrum assignments in the 900 and 1800 MHz bands.
Develop and implement robust financial controls both in the finance and business operational realms.
Ensure compliance with appropriate and widely accepted accounting practices and standards.
Responsible for the management of EMTS's financial accounting strategy and contribute to the development of business strategic goals.
Principal Functions
Tactical & Strategy:
Validate all financial controls and procedures within the business, ensuring the adequate maintenance of proper policies and procedures in the areas of finance &accounting.
Maintain suitable internal controls that lead to complete, accurate, and timely financial reporting.
Develop innovative risk management vehicles to improve the organization's financial position.
Ensure alignment of the division's strategy with the corporate strategy, goals, and objectives.
Establish and implement accounting procedures and policies in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and law of the state.
Evolve and implement cost management strategies to monitor and control cost organization-wide.
Implement a consistent review of existing processes and controls to identify improvements that can be immediately adopted.
Prepare monthly business operations analysis report of projects and customer group; analyse the budget variances and provide recommendation to ensure budget is well executed.
Conduct the revision of monthly management accounts, with appropriate commentaries, providing accurate and insightful analysis of performance in line with internal deadlines.
Evolve and promote control processes to mitigate financial risks.
Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality.
Take ownership of and communicate department's strategic direction and objectives to team members.
Maintain continuous lines of communication, keeping top management informed of all critical financial issues.
Operational:
Ensure financial processes and controls operate effectively and efficiently daily while developing and implementing reporting measures to demonstrate their operations.
Ensure that all reconciliations are completed on timely basis and differences are investigated and resolved promptly.
Support the CFO in preparation of business plans and re-forecasts.
Analyse the financial impact of business operational issues & decisions and advise accordingly.
Integrate directly with the IT department in ensuring that appropriate financial management technology systems and platforms are in place to expand and sustain growth-oriented business and ensure financial success.
Support month-end and year-end close process.
Motivate, mentor, coach, guide and ensure knowledge transfer and capacity building in team members
Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the CFO.
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
MBA or similar advanced degree preferred.
Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CFA,ICAN) is mandatory
Advanced knowledge of professional financial standards.
Twelve (12) to Fifteen (15) year work experience with at least Three (3) years at senior management level.
Meaningful relevant experience in a business environment characterized by growth, enhancement of business processes and systems complexity
Strong executive presence and effective communication and relationship building skills.
A strong understanding of Finance control methodologies and techniques, including data analytics.
Exceptional attention to detail along with the ability to synthesize and communicate business issues and solutions.
Proven experience working within a fast-paced, complex business environment
Exceptional communication and presentation skills with ability to deliver strategic messages to senior leadership level positions.
Collaborative, team-oriented leadership style with track record of leading and mentoring teams.
Ability to establish a high degree of accountability across the organization through both performance measurement and clear communications.
High level of integrity and discretion with confidential matters.
Knowledge:
Financial Accounting / Reporting
Budgeting and control techniques
Receivables & Payable Management
Cost Accounting
Telecoms Industry Knowledge Skills
Leadership and People Management
Business and Financial Acumen
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
Judgment and Creative Problem Solving
Multi-tasking
Effective Communication and Collaborative
Strategic Thinker and Operations savvy Behaviour
Passion for Excellence
Integrity
Empowering people
Growing people
Teamwork
Customer Focus
Internal Relationships:
All Departments. Senior Management Team, Executive Management Team