Accountant – Finance Services and Control Technology at MTN Nigeria

MTN Nigeria is part of the MTN Group, Africa\'s leading cellular telecommunications company. On May 16, 2001, MTN became the first GSM network to make a call following the globally lauded Nigerian GSM auction conducted by the Nigerian Communications Commission earlier in the year. Thereafter the company launched full commercial operations beginning with Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt. MTN paid $285m for one of four GSM licenses in Nigeria in January 2001. To date, in excess of US$1.8 billion has been invested building mobile telecommunications infrastructure in Nigeria. Since launch in August 2001, MTN has steadily deployed its services across Nigeria. It now provides services in 223 cities and towns, more than 10,000 villages and communities and a growing number of highways across the country, spanning the 36 states of the Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Many of these villages and communities are being connected to the world of telecommunications for the first time ever. The company\'s digital microwave transmission backbone, the 3,400 Kilometre Y\'elloBahn was commissioned by President Olusegun Obasanjo in January 2003 and is reputed to be the most extensive digital microwave transmission infrastructure in all of Africa. The Y\'elloBahn has significantly helped to enhance call quality on MTN network.
Mission

To organize the financial budget, monitor financial operations and reconcile financial accounts managed by the assigned division.
Also provide relevant financial analysis and reports as required to support management decisions

Description

 The role is responsible for supporting the planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management activities of the Network Group, ensures accurate financial planning and effective cost management through the preparation and analysis of OPEX budgets, forecasts, variance reports, and financial models.
The role also develops performance dashboards, conducts ad hoc financial analysis, and collaborates with Network, TowerCo, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting, data integrity, and alignment of financial plans with business objectives.

Responsibilities

Support budgeting, forecasting, and business planning activities for the Network Group, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and financial targets.
Prepare and analyze Network OPEX budgets, forecasts, and variance reports, providing actionable insights to support decision-making.
Coordinate the consolidation, review, and reporting of Network financial performance, key cost drivers, and business assumptions.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual tower lease cost reports, including analysis of lease escalations, tenancy impacts, and forecast trends.
Monitor and track Network financial risks, opportunities, and cost optimization initiatives to improve budget performance.
Develop and maintain Network Finance dashboards, KPI reports, and management presentations to support performance monitoring.
Conduct financial modelling, scenario analysis, and ad hoc business analytics to support strategic and operational initiatives.
Collaborate with Network, TowerCo, Procurement, and Information Systems teams to ensure accurate planning, reporting, and data integration.

Requirements
Education:

First Degree in any relevant discipline 
Fluent in English 
A professional accounting qualification (ACA, CPA, ACCA, CIMA).

Experience:
3 – 7 years of experience in an area of specialization; with experience working with others

Experience working in a medium organization. 
Experience within a leading organization’s financial department. 
Experience in working with enterprise financial systems.
Experience in telecommunications industry (desirable)