MTN Nigeria Job for a Financial Planning Accountant

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: Financial Planning Accountant (Management Accounting)

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• To prepare, analyse, review and report MTNN financial and operational performance to external parties and contribute towards the development of accounting practices to ensure MTNN complies with the highest financial management principles and accuracy of financial records
• To ensure prompt and accurate reporting of MTN Foundations financial performance to Management
• To continuously review and ascertain the integrity and accuracy of information in MTNNs reports to external parties
• Analyze operating reports for MTNN and report on variances against budgets.
• Prepare and forecast financial statements
• Interpret accounting/financial information in order to evaluate the financial performance of MTNN business operations.
• Preparation of MTN Foundation financial and operational performance reports to management, analysing MTNF Operating Expense reports and report on variances against budgets.
• Develop and manage financial management systems, policies and procedure, making appropriate recommendations for modifications and improvements.
• Undertake financial evaluation and projection for identified MTN Foundation projects, ensuring accurate deduction of taxes and prompt rendering of returns
• Review of accounting transactions in financial statements for compliance with IFRS
• Monitor cross system integration between MTNN & MTNF IFS, Hyperion.
• Undertake financial evaluations and projections for identified projects.
• Assist with year-end audit and statutory and regulatory returns to ensure compliance with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements. Assisting with products/services review with the drafting of technical accounting opinions in accordance with IFRS
• Ensure value is created when responding to enquiries regarding budget procedures and information from customers
• Contribute to evaluation of management accounting systems, procedures and practices and make appropriate recommendation for modifications and improvements to stakeholders
• Liaise with MTNF project coordinators, bankers and suppliers to ensure efficient processing and payment of transactions
• Continuously seek self-professional development to sharpen skills and capabilities in a versatile and evolving digital landscape.
• Foster active collaboration and relationships with employees across all levels and divisions in line with MTNs VB and values.

Job Condition

• Normal MTNN working conditions
• May be required to work extended hours
• Open plan office

Experience & Training 
Education:

• First degree in Accounting or other Finance related discipline.
• Fluent in English
• A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA).

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years experience in an area of specialization; with experience working with others
• Experience working in a medium organization
• Experience in Finance environment
• Experience in mainstream financial reporting in a multinational organization
• Experience in handling IFRS issues at an internationally affiliated audit firm
• Experience in working with enterprise financial systems
• Experience in telecommunications industry is an added advantage

Training:

• Financial Analysis and Modeling
• Forecasting
• IFRS
• Excel modeling
• GSM Overview,
• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Hyperion Financial Management, IFS
• Developmental Training: Management Skills, Negotiation Skills, Supervisory Skills

Minimum qualification

• BA, BEd, BSc or HND