· Ensure establishment of robust financial accounting systems so as to provide timely, accurate and consistent inputs for management reporting

· Responsible for ensuring preparation and maintenance of financial and accounting policies & procedures for the Opco

· Responsible for supervising the maintenance of the books of accounts as per the standard accounting practices

· Oversee Opco site support functions. Ensure operational work related to fund mobilisation, accounting, cash handling & disbursements, bookkeeping and timely payment to vendors are as per defined service levels

· Work closely with the site support team to reconcile the bills raised by the contractors / vendors / suppliers and ensure timely payments as per the contractual conditions

· Ensure minimal lead times for rendering support to the internal customers and ensure minimal process / operational breakdowns

· Responsible for intercompany relations and transactions relating to financial matters like fund transfer, etc.

Treasury & Cash Management

· Direct and ensure effective cashflow management in alignment with MTN guidelines, suggest corrective actions in case of process deviations and escalate issues in a timely manner

· Ensure management of cash and bank funds receipts and its approval

· Responsible for approving and sanctioning the bank related vouchers, reconciliation statements etc, as applicable

· Responsible for providing support to the treasury activities of the organization to ensure gain of returns on the corporate level investments

Taxation

§ Oversee tax function and ensure adherence to all related compliance requirements per local laws

§ Drive and guide the tax planning of direct and indirect taxation that will assist in commercial decision-making

§ Ensure compliance with respect to statutory requirements as applicable

§ Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Supervisory /Managerial/ Leadership Complexity:

§ Coach and mentor direct reports to ensure staff motivation is high

§ Ensure skill transfer for staff development, motivation and business continuity

§ Ensure the team is led, motivated and rewarded to achieve high performance areas

§ Guide and direct suppliers and third parties in achieving Opco objectives

§ Identify staff training and development needs and implement necessary actions

§ Manage team (including recruitment, on-boarding, attrition)

§ Set goals and objectives for direct reports, monitor progress and maintain motivation

§ Set up appropriate structure to meet departmental management objectives

§ Provide an advisory function on governance and best practices in client experience

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce/Finance or related field

· Professional Qualification/Certificate from a recognized Accounting body (CA, ACCA, CPA, CFA)

· MBA in Banking & Finance, or related field is an added advantage;

Experience

· Minimum of seven (7) years’ relevant working experience with five (5) years in similar role or at Manager level in a multinational corporation, Telco or leading organization

· Experience in Treasury management

· Experience in Tax management

· Experience in Financial Operations & Reporting

· Proven track record of achievements in similar role

· Minimum of eleven years (11) years’ demonstrated experience at Finance Coordinator level, but with experience in managing/supervising more than 5 people.

· Worked across diverse cultures and geographies advantageous

Must be a Role Model of ethical practices by living the MTN Values of: Leadership; Innovation; Relationship; Integrity; Can Do & adopt the MTN Vital Behaviours of: Complete Candour; Complete Accountability; Active Collaboration; Get-It-Done; for others to follow

Knowledge:

§ Counselling

§ Cultural Diversity / multi-cultural experience

§ Telecommunications Technology Fundamentals

§ Analytical

§ Research & Development

§ Forensic

§ Data base Management

§ Reporting and Presentation

§ Continuous Process Improvement

§ Financial Management

Governance

§ Ad-hoc, Operational and Tactical Meeting- Set up/participate in ad-hoc and operational meetings; participate and provide input into tactical meetings Report at process and functional level

§ Escalations-Manage and resolve escalations that have impact on critical path of service delivery; Escalate in a timely manner, issues that will result in significant time, scope, employee/customer or cost impact if not resolved;
Opco Operation

§ Set up and manage project status meetings; review and identify key risks, issues and dependencies and set mitigation actions; Manage budgets; sign-off/make decisions regarding operational changes within scope of delegation of authority;

§ Confident and assertive with a positive attitude

§ Team Player