Manager - General Ledger and Statutory Reporting.Finance

Context

We are a leading telecommunications company that is in the process of transforming into a technology company, and build the largest and most valuable platforms, drive industry leading connectivity, create shared value and accelerate our portfolio transformation. Our goal is to create a culture that values innovation, agility, and learning, where everyone feels included and where data is leveraged to create value for our customers, in order to support delivery of our ambition.

The Manager, General Ledger and Reporting reports to the Senior Manager, Financial Services, and is supported by the Accountant, General Ledger. The position will interface with the SSH (Shared Services Hub) (not limited to) via Oracle workflows and non-Oracle workflows in order to ensure effective and efficient operations.

General working conditions: 

(. shift work, driver license, specific tools, special clothing, environmental requirements,

Normal MTN Benin working conditions. May be required to work extended hours. Anywhere/Anytime work.

Continuous Risk & Compliance Management & Reporting

Perform and encourage continuous and effective risk management practice within your activities. Promote risk-based decision taken. Ensure effective escalation of key risks, compliance breach and non-ethical issues.  Demonstrate and encourage ethical behaviors. Promote Business continuity best practices and compliance to applicable regulations and internal PPPs (Policy, Process and Procedures).

Key Tasks

Strategy Implementation

Assist in the creation of sub-divisional strategy in line with overarching divisional goals. Ensure effective implementation of sub-divisional strategy by means of providing direction, structure, business plans and support. 

Staff Leadership and Management

Set KPIs and provide regular performance feedback through a well-defined and implemented performance review program. Develop and implement a training plan in order to build and develop skills within the team. Manage allocation of work to team members after planning for back-up and leave / absenteeism. Ensure cohesive working of the team. Accountable for meeting and prioritizing own targets/ deadlines and those of others. Provide coaching and support to help achieve performance expectations. Provide information to the Manager on work accomplishments, individual / team challenges. Lead team meetings and contribute on specialist/ technical areas. Report process dashboards on various performance metrics internally to the Manager Ensure a ‘MTN centric’ and ‘partnership approach’ to develop strong relationships with other working groups.

Governance

Adhoc and Operational Meeting

Set up / participate in adhoc and operational meetings. Report at process and functional level

Escalations

Manage and resolve escalations that have impact on critical path of service delivery. Escalate issues that will result in significant time, scope, employee / client or cost impact if not resolved. Manage and provide solutions to issues that require formal resolution.

Opco Operational

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.

Performance

Provide input to the performance review of CoE against agreed KPIs and their compliance to SLAs and reverse SLAs. Create and monitor plan for continuous improvement.

Reporting

Provide input into the review of reports on a monthly basis from the CoE relating to progress made within the sub-division and in accordance with the measurement metrics set by the organisation. Review reports on specific projects as per the defined timelines as and when necessary.

Budgets

Assist in managing the sub-divisional budgets in line with business objectives. Assist in managing project initiative budgets in line with business objectives.

Operational Delivery

Transaction Processing

Review and approve manual and automated journal vouchers (including recurring journals) as per the defined delegation of authority (DoA) Review all provision entries for the month along with corresponding basis for computation. Review accuracy of intercompany confirmation requests Review intercompany charge based on intercompany contract, if any or any other legally enforceable document between two Opcos

Perform Period End Activities (covering all period end activities across all accounts and business units)

Manage month-end closure and ensure timely reporting by providing guidance to interdepartmental Managers where necessary. Streamline financial reports to ensure that they are aligned to the accounting system. Analyze results and highlight variances and corrective action. Prepare financial statements in line with the reporting requirements. Comply with the DoA for access to the approved financial statements prior to publishing. Responsible for monthly, quarterly, biannual commentaries, as well as financial commentaries to the Audit Committee

Manage Statutory and External Audits

Analyse and investigate audit differences in line with audit instructions and SLAs defined. Respond to audit queries based on necessary approvals obtained from Opco CFO and defined delegation of authority. Prepare a list of unadjusted and adjusted differences. Recommend changes in the existing policies and procedures based on the materiality of audit findings.

Supervisory / Leadership / Managerial 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 vendors 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.

Manage Statutory and External Audits

Analyse and investigate audit differences in line with audit instructions and SLAs defined. Respond to audit queries based on necessary approvals obtained from Opco CFO and defined delegation of authority Prepare a list of unadjusted and adjusted differences Recommend changes in the existing policies and procedures based on the materiality of audit findings

Exceptions Handling and Reporting

Perform root cause analysis for SLA non-compliance and take corrective action Identify potential sensitive issues and escalate it to the appropriate level Provide information to the Senior Manager on work accomplishments, problems, progress in work processes, individuals and team needs

Education; Bachelor’s degree in finance or relevant field Post Graduate degree in Finance / equivalent Relevant professional qualification (., Chartered Accountant) (advantageous)

Experience:

4 - 7 years of relevant managerial experience in Finance (financial reporting and financial period close) 2 - 4 years’ experience within a telecommunication environment Experience in continuous improvement through the implementation of best practices (Finance) Experience in Finance leading practices and trends

Knowledge:

Ambiguity in the workplace Complexity within the workplace Conflict management ERP (Oracle preferred) Financial period close Financial reporting GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) IFRS and SYCOHADA Reporting Standards Influencing others Information processing Problem solving Risk management Telecommunications industry

Professional/Technical

Strategy Formulator Strategy Implementers Decisive Problem Solver Innovative Value Creator Guiding People Manager Relationship Builder Results Achiever Operationally Astute

Behavioral Qualities

Accountable Inspirational People Leader Culture & Change Champion"  Accountable  Adaptable  Agile Communication Culturally aware  Get it done Innovative Inquisitive