Manager, Special Projects - 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 below:

Job Title: Manager, Special Projects - Finance

Job Identification: 5670
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Category: MTN Level 3
Division: Finance
Reports to: Senior Manager - Finance Services and Control Technology

Mission

• To ensure functional and effective expenditure management systems and procedures for expenditure management tracking and reporting.

Job Description

• Oversee financial planning and analysis for I.H.S companies and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Ensure compliance with financial terms outlined in the I.H.S companies Terms of Agreement (ToA) and contracts.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for I.H.S companies.
• Monitor and control financial performance against the ToA and the contracts for I.H.S companies.
• Implement cost-saving measures and financial strategies for all Tower Providers.
• Ensure accurate financial planning, forecasting, and cost control for the I.H.S companies.
• Ensure timely and accurate payments, including resolution of delayed payments.
• Conduct risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Maintain compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
• Provide financial insights for strategic decision-making i.e dashboard and other metrics.
• Formulate process for effective month end activities and ensure timely submission of accurate and complete accrual reports.
• Establish effective process for the coordination and timely delivery of all audit requirements for FISCON team.
• Establish process for effective coordination and delivery of management reports both for Opco & Group
• Establish processes that query improprieties such that MTNN does not suffer any financial and reputational loss
• Review all I.H.S contracts and ensure proper implementation of service level agreements.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure financial alignment with the ToA and the contracts.
• Lead financial audits and reviews of MTNN TowerCos
• Develop and maintain internal financial policies and procedures.
• Provide financial training and support to team members.
• Align finance operations with corporate objectives, maintaining efficient workflow across departments.

Requirements
Educational Qualification:

• First Degree in Accounting or any other numerate discipline
• Professional Accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or international equivalent)
• MBA will be an added advantage.
• Fluent in English 

Experience:

• 6 - 13 years’ experience which includes:
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an area of specialization; with experience in supervising/managing others
  • Experience working in a medium to large organization 
  • Experience in Business Development.
  • Experience working with Telco Systems.

Application Closing Date
8th May, 2025; 22:59.