Job Recruitment for a Specialist- Finance Support at Etisalat Nigeria in Abuja September 2014

Job Recruitment for a Specialist- Finance Support at  Etisalat Nigeria in Abuja September 2014

Etisalat’s vision is a world where people’s reach is not limited by matter or distance; a world where people will effortlessly stay in touch with family and friends; a world where businesses of all sizes can reach new markets without the limitations of distance and travel.

Etisalat Nigeria is recruiting to fill the below position of:

Job Title: Specialist, Finance Support

Job Location: Abuja, NG

Job Summary

Support the Network Finance Manager to ensure agreed targets and financial benefits are optimised, costs are managed within agreed envelopes and guidance is provided to the Technical Department on finance issues
Support the improvement of the Network Finance processes

Principal Functions

Liaise, support and assist the technical business area on all aspects of financial and operational matters
Provide support for monitoring and controlling the financial performance of the technical business area via monthly reporting and budgeting/forecasting processes to provide insight into business performance
Support the preparation of techno-economics and accounting analysis/reports as required by the business including:

Product Profitability analysis;Cost-benefit analysisVariance AnalysisGeo analysis relevant to financial modellingOther accounting analysis as required by the businessEnsure Oracle reporting data quality and compliance with accounting standards and guidelinesProvide input into the production of business cases and investment appraisals that could have a material impact on the performance of the businessLiaise with business teams to gather required data for post implementation review of local business initiatives and business casesFollow up on actions from the technical business area’s monthly financial reviewsBuild strong and influential relationships with the technical business area to promote seamless working relationships with the rest of the Finance community.Attend operational meetings to represent Finance within the assigned business teamWork with the Finance Support Manager to implement financial governance within technical teamAssist the Finance Support Manager on other ad hoc projectsPerform any other duties as assigned by the Manager, Finance Support

Educational Requirements

First Degree in a relevant discipline from a recognised universityMembership of Professional association (CIMA, CFA, ACCA, ICAN, etc)

Experience, Skills & Competencies

Three (3) to Five (5) years relevant work experience.Experience in Telecoms industry or management/operational consulting is an advantage.Proficiency in Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, AccessStrong accounting fundamentalsKnowledge of Oracle ERP & other industrial standard financial systemsGood understanding of current accounting standards (IFRS)Basic technical knowledge of TelecomsFinancial modeling (Opex, Capex and Revenue)Project managementStrong analyticalProblem SolvingRisk and cost control consciousQuality deliverablePassion for ExcellenceIntegrityEmpowering peopleGrowing peopleTeam work

How to Apply
Interested candidates should click here to apply

Deadline: Not Specified