Fixed Assets Accountant at IHS Towers

IHS Towers is the largest independent mobile telecommunications infrastructure provider in Europe, Africa and the Middle East.  Founded in 2001, IHS provides services across the full tower value chain – colocation on owned towers, deployment and managed services.

Today IHS Towers has operations in Nigeria, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Zambia and Rwanda. Following the recent acquisitions of MTN and Etisalat’s tower portfolios in Nigeria, IHS owns over 23,300 towers in Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Fixed Assets Accountant
Job Location: Lagos
Reports To: Fixed Asset Manager

Summary

• Analyze and process asset transactions on General Ledger and Fixed Asset Register.

Responsibilities

• Contribute towards improvement of controls related to inventory.
• Reconcile PPE sub-ledger accounts to GL on a timely basis.
• Analyze all asset transactions for accuracy and completeness.
• Update and maintain the Fixed Asset Register.
• Assist to develop fixed assets accounting policies, processes and procedures.
• Ensure efficient file administration and safeguard fixed asset transaction documents.
• Analyze asset additions for capitalization and depreciation.
• Process asset transactions on GL and Fixed Asset Register.
• Participate in fixed asset verification and tagging process.
• Ensure proper filing and safe custody of fixed asset transaction documents.
• Prepare monthly schedules for non-network asset additions and disposals.
• Compile support documentation for Capital Acceptance Certificate processing.

Education and Experience

• First Degree or its equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics.
• Relevant professional part qualification - ICAN, ACCA, or CIMA will be an added advantage
• Between three (1) and five (3) years directly relevant post-NYSC work experience with at least 2 years in fixed assets accounting

Competencies:

• Accounting
• Account Closure
• Fixed Assets Accounting
• Internal Audit

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's and Cover Letter to: talent@ihstowers.com indicating in the subject, the name and location of the role.