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.
We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:
Job Title: Director, Financial Planning & Operations
Job: IRC3388
Location: Lagos
Job Summary
- Responsible for the management of the company's financial accounting strategy and contribute to the development of the organization's strategic goals
- Oversee all accounting activities and ensure compliance with appropriate generally accepted accounting practices and standards
- Responsible for the Management and controlling the organization's Financial Planning, Corporate performance, Investment analysis and Business Valuation
Principal Functions
Strategic:
- 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.
Tactical:
- Ensure incorporation of proper Internal control regime in all facets of company operations
- Provide leadership and strategic direction in the execution of the divisions work plans and programmes
- Take ownership of, and communicate department's strategic direction and objectives to staff
- Evolve and implement cost management strategies to monitor and control costs enterprise-wide
- Oversee tax administration (planning and compliance) company-wide
- Oversee, direct, and organize the work of the finance operations and support teams.
- Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality.
- Maintain continuous lines of communication, keeping top management informed of all critical financial issues.
Operational:
- Responsible for the formulation of the annual budget and periodic forecasts for business planning and control purposes
- Ensure maintenance of appropriate internal control and financial procedures
- Authorize expenditure/transactions in line with the organization's approved authority limits
- Oversee all Financial and Revenue Accounting streams and Financial systems
- Coordinate the preparation of timely financial statements and ensure that the statements reflect the company's financial position and comply with statutory / regulatory requirements
- Manage the interface between the company and external auditors and regulators to ensure the organization's financial interest is protected
- Ensure compliance with tax laws and develop harmonious relationships with the various tax authorities country-wide
- Ensure systems optimization and operational efficiency
- Develop and implement an effective debt management and credit control strategy
- Manage the human and material resources of the division to optimize performance and enhance output
- Assign detailed responsibilities to subordinates and supervise them to ensure timely delivery of high quality results
- Motivate, mentor, coach, guide and ensure knowledge transfer and capacity building in subordinates
- Act on behalf of, and perform any other duties that may be assigned by the CFO.
Educational Requirements
- First degree in a relevant discipline
- Post graduate/relevant professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CFA) is mandatory
- Twelve (12) to Fifteen (15) years work experience with ability to engage top management and Board members.
Experience, Skills & Competencies
Knowledge:
- Financial Accounting/ Reporting
- Budgeting and control techniques
- Receivables & Payable Management
- Cost Accounting and Supply chain
- Taxation & Insurance
- 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
- Team work
- Customer Focus.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online