Senior Manager - Finance Services and Control Technology, Finance at MTN Nigeria

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 position of:

Job Title: Senior Manager - Finance Services and Control Technology, Finance

Job Requisition ID: 2494
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Job Type: Full time
Reports To: General Manager - Finance Business Partnering
Division: Finance

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.

Requirements
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.

Application Closing Date
13th April, 2023 (10:59 PM).