MTN Nigeria Recruits Operations Accountant

MTN Nigeria is part of the MTN Group, Africa's leading cellular telecommunications company, and a top Telecom Service Provider in Nigeria.

MTN Nigeria has job vacancies in the following positions:

Job Title: Operations Accountant

Department: Network Group
Location: Lagos
Employment Status: Permanent
Reporting To: Network Group, Financial Control Manager 

Job Description:

Ø  Source and verify accuracy of internal and external Information

Ø  Develop and maintain a systematic framework or methodology for value added financial analysis

Ø  Develop, improve and maintain financial policies, processes, procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP requirements and MTN accounting policies

Ø  Develop and maintain an effective relationship with all departments

Ø  Ensure the alignment of budget and its implementation with operational plans of the division, regions and other departments within the divisions

Ø  Drive and initiate cost savings ideas for NWG

Ø  Develop financial models to support  business case for Value and Design Projects

Ø  Prepare monthly operations maintenance report and circulate to relevant stakeholders

Ø  Prepare ad hoc reports as required to enhance NWG management decision making process

Ø  Provide value-added financial analysis

Ø  Analyse all areas of current and future business performance.

Ø  Ensure the alignment of the budget and its expenditure with operational plans of the division, regions and other departments within the divisions.

Ø  Solid understanding of systems, financial controls, and best practices

Ø  Implement decentralised structures and institution of appropriate controls therein

Ø  Required Skills:

Ø  At least 4 years working experience in finance or related function including:

Ø  Financial modeling and planning

Ø  Data mining & professional report writing

Ø  Telecommunications experience will be added advantage

Qualification:

Ø  B.Sc. Accounting or related area of study. ICAN or International Equivalent (CIMA;ACCA)

Job Conditions:    

Ø  Normal MTN working conditions but may be required to work extra hours

Application Deadline

10th February, 2011

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should apply using the link below:

Click here to apply online