Job Description

Reports To: Manager - Financial Reporting

Division: Finance

Mission:

• The implementation of MTNN accounting policies in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards.

Description:

• Assist in analysing, developing and managing the implementation of MTN Nigeria accounting policies across the organization in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Maintain and update financial policies and procedures across the whole company in accordance with Group Policy and IFRS
• Review Product Content Document (PCD)/draft contracts in line with IFRS and Group accounting policies to highlight accounting implications of proposition
• Perform impact assessment on new/amended accounting standards and organise knowledge share sessions for concerned business units
• Collaborate closely with other financial operations team to produce statutory reports including interim and annual reports.
• Conduct technical research on complex commercial transactions and provide accounting consultation advice.
• Actively participate in month-end close activities
• Liaise with external and internal auditors to ensure smooth audit processes.
• Participate in regular internal and external workshops/training regarding accounting issues and practices.
• Handle complex and unusual accounting issues and transaction under IFRS. Offer expert guidance on resolving non-standard transactions.
• Drive the preparation and submission of financial statements, ensuring they meet all statutory requirements and adhere to international accounting standards (IFRS). Regularly monitor changes in regulatory frameworks to ensure organizational compliance and advise on necessary adjustments.
• Plan and coordinate internal and external audit reviews, ensuring audit activities are completed on time while addressing and resolving audit findings promptly.
• Act as an interface between finance, operations, external auditors, and regulatory bodies. Facilitate transparent communication to align financial reporting objectives across all teams, ensuring consistent and accurate data flow.
• Provide critical financial insights and trends analysis to support the MTN’s strategic initiatives. Assist in forecasting and budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with business goals and growth plans.
• Develop and recommend best practices to refine reporting processes. This includes recommendation of new practices and maintenance of high standards.

Education:

• First degree in Accounting or related subjects.
• Fluent in English
• Professional Accounting Qualification (ICAN, ACCA etc.)

Experience:

3 - 7 years’ experience in an area of specialisation; with experience working with others

• Experience working in a medium organization
• Experience handling complex IFRS Accounting Standard issues at an internationally affiliated audit firm.
• Experience within a telecommunication environment will be desirable
• Experience in a Financial Management capacity or audit experience.
• Process reengineering project experience

We at MTN Nigeria Communications Plc (MTNN) are a purpose and value-led organization.

At MTN Nigeria, we believe that understanding our people’s needs and aspirations is key to creating experiences that delight you at work, every day. We are committed to fostering an environment where every member of our Y’ello Family is heard, understood, and empowered to live an inspired life.

Our values keep us grounded and moving in the right direction. Most importantly, they keep us honest. It is not something we claim to be - it is in our DNA.

As an organisation, we consider it our mission to create an exciting and rewarding place to work, where our people can be themselves, thrive in positivity and ignite their full potential. A workplace that boosts creativity and innovation, improves productivity, and ultimately drives meaningful results. A workplace that is built on relationships and achieving a purpose that is bigger than us. This is what we want you to experience with us!

Our commitments go beyond an organisational promise. It is in our leadership and managerial ethos to meaningfully partner with our employees, customers, and stakeholders with a vision to realise our shared goals.

We are delighted that you consider us your career partner to make a mark in the world. We wish you a rewarding career.

Do you want to be a part of a mission that delivers a bold new digital world to Nigeria and Nigerians?

Obsessions: How We Do It

The behaviors that keep our culture strong and safe.

1. Light It Up!

Always Do This:

🔹 Bring all your heart and all your smarts to us.

Never Do This:

❌ Never doubt your value here or let anyone else do it. And never do it to anyone yourself.

1. Raise Your Hand. Speak Your Mind.

Always Do This:

🔹 Respectfully but firmly challenge any threat to what we stand for.

Never Do This:

❌ Never hesitate to tell the truth as you see it, to whoever you have to tell. And never cause others to fear telling you.

1. Collaborate. Don’t Isolate.

Always Do This:

🔹 Share what you know and respect what others can teach you.

Never Do This:

❌ Never think that you are great unless you help make others great too.

1. Things Always Get Better Here.

Always Do This:

🔹 Take your own steps forward to improve and strengthen us.

Never Do This:

❌ Never believe or cause others to believe that "not now" means "not ever."

Do you want to be a part of a mission that delivers a bold new digital world to Nigeria and Nigerians?

Then, join MTN Nigeria!

Welcome to our Y’ello Family, where our people are our most critical competitive assets.

If you are passionate about working for a brand that believes in YOU, invests in YOU, and delivers the best value to those we serve, then THIS is the place.

Our Employee Value Proposition enables you to:

🟡 Work with meaning

🟡 Connect to develop

🟡 Thrive in positivity

🟡 Grow with purpose

Live inspired.

It’s a great place to work! Take that bold step and apply today!

*Eligible Females and People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

*MTN Nigeria Communications Plc (MTN) does not and will never ask for payment of any kind from applicants in all MTN’s recruitment processes and stages such as job application, CV review, interview, meeting, and final processing of applications.

*MTN is not liable for fraudulent publication of job offers in MTN’s name or for the fraudulent use of MTN’s name in any manner whatsoever.

For whistle blowing and reporting fraudulent recruitment activities, contact us via MTNN.ForensicServices@mtn.com

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