Budget Accountant at MTN Nigeria

MTN Nigeria is recruiting to fill the vacant position of:

Job Title: Budget Accountant

Location: Lagos

Job Descriptions

• To organize the financial budget, monitor financial operations and reconcile financial accounts managed by the assigned division
• Extract value from what we already have by focusing on optimizing processes within the Unit/Department in line with the value creation philosophy.  This includes individual contributions and recommendations to improve existing business project/initiative.
• Drive Innovation by identifying and taking advantage of new business opportunities, e.g., by stimulating and encouraging new business opportunities, launch of products, product/process innovation, business model innovation etc.
• Maintain leadership in the ICT/Digital industry by partnering with MTNN’s Partners to improve their processes which in turn will improve the efficiency of MTNN’s operations.
• Enhance/expand MTN’s role in the larger national macro environment by participating in CSR projects and/or NGO’s, involvement in recognized professional institutions, participating in think-tank activities etc.
• Sustain the right organisational culture and behaviors by demonstrating the vital behaviours every time.
• Monitor the progress of projects in relation to budgets and plans and investigate project expenses and variances, as well as produce periodic reports on project financials.
• Provide administrative support in respect of Bids for projects, preparing bid invitation and preparing briefs for Board/Committee/Statutory meetings.
• Facilitate the maintenance of effective financial controls in the division, ensuring effective maintenance of the MTNN budgetary controls.
• Coordinate the division’s financial accruals, ensuring accuracy and completeness, saving accurate record of all Opex transactions on the ERP system.
• Prepare financial reports to support management decision making.

Job Condition

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

Experience & Training    

• First degree in any relevant discipline
• Fluent in English
• A professional accounting qualification (ACA, CPA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an area of specialisation; with experience with working with others
• Experience working in a medium  organization
• Experience in budget forecasting, management accounting/ financial reporting within a FMCG environment.
• Basic knowledge and appreciation of Finance and Internal Control systems.
• Financial and Management Accounting.
• Budgeting and cash management.
• ERP training (Preferably IFS).

Minimum qualification    

• BA, BEd, BEng, BSc, BTech or HND

Application Closing Date
20th September, 2016.

How  to Apply
Interested candidates should Click here to apply