MTN Nigeria| Recruitment

• Conduct detailed IFRS disclosure and presentation reviews of interim and annual financial statements to ensure the accuracy of earnings press releases, quarterly and annual filings, registration statements, and proxy statements.
• Identify, maintain, and communicate all current and upcoming accounting pronouncements relevant to Opco’s financial statements.
• Review contracts and assess their impact on revenue recognition.
• Provide guidance on complex technical accounting scenarios, including multiple-element arrangements and contract modifications.
• Assist in developing and updating accounting policies and procedures
• Complete post-implementation reviews following the implementation of new accounting standards
• Ensure consistent application of accounting policies across the Opco
• Conduct in-depth research on accounting issues, including complex transactions, non-standard arrangements, and emerging topics.
• Prepare technical memos documenting conclusions and recommendations.
• Provide input into various board committee submissions detailing the accounting implications of proposed transactions.
• Participate in strategic meetings, ensure relevant participation, and provide guidance and input in the various discussions. Solicit feedback and input from relevant reporting and analytics teams.
• Drive adequate risk mitigation and controls and elicit input from relevant parties by closely working with the internal audit team.
• Escalate issues to the Opco CFO and group technical accounting team that will result in severe time, scope, productivity, and cost or resource impacts.
• Request relevant budgets for internal projects.

Requirements
Education:

• Postgraduate in Accounting or a related area of study
• Chartered Accountant
• Fluent in English

Experience:

• 9–17 years’ experience, which includes:
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the technical accounting department of a big four audit firm or large corporate
• Experience in financial reporting
• Familiarity with financial accounting concepts for public companies and requirements for listed companies in Nigeria
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS accounting standards and their application to telecommunications companies
• Proven track record of leading technical accounting teams, demonstrating expertise in regulatory compliance and financial reporting.
• Experience in providing guidance and support to finance teams on complex technical accounting matters, including revenue recognition, lease accounting, and impairment assessments.
• Experience in monitoring and interpreting accounting standard changes.
• Prior experience in the telecom industry and financial services will be an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex accounting issues and provide practical solutions.
• Proficiency in conducting technical accounting research and preparing well-supported position papers to guide decision-making at senior management levels.
• Experience in conducting training on IFRS standards and the practical application of the standards.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Manager – Messaging Platforms (Bayobab)

Requisition ID: 4356
Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Category: MTN Level 3

Job Description

• Bayobab formerly MTN GlobalConnect is a Pan-African digital wholesale and infrastructure services company founded in 2017, and an operating company in the MTN Group. Bayobab formerly MTN GlobalConnect manages MTN’s international and national major wholesale activities, in addition to offering reliable wholesale and infrastructure solutions for fixed connectivity and wholesale mobility solutions that include international mobile services, Voice, SMS, signaling, roaming and interconnect.

Mission /Core purpose of the job 
The Manager – Messaging Planning is expected to:

• To provide Leadership to ensure the efficient and effective design, planning, deployment, optimisation, and commissioning of the Messaging Platforms including SMS Routers and SMS Firewalls and related service security and in line with the business requirements (required timelines, budget constraints and quality standards).
• To provide Leadership for the planning, expansion, and monetisation of the Messaging platforms and to manage the design and planning of sustainable, future-proof platforms that support the present and future Expansion for Bayobab.
• To map out a technology roadmap for technological migration in line with global technology trends and business ambitions.
• To provide sound technical leadership in all aspects of business. The role is expected to be the technology go-to expert and play an integral role in setting up the messaging-based infrastructure to deliver products through service orchestration

Key Performance Areas
The Manager – Messaging Planning will be accountable to the following objectives:

• Developing the Bayobab planning function to meet the changing needs of the business and users, new projects, and technologi
• Collaborating with business teams to continuously evolve Bayobab core network platforms, focusing on supporting improved performance and customer experience.
• Facilitating Network governance process in coordination with Bayobab stakeholders and Senior Management, participate in planning for future strategic innovation and business needs.
• Defining Messaging platforms planning tools, processes, and standards, and roadmaps.
• Reviewing the designs and functional requirements of the Messaging platforms within scope to ensure that all requirements are satisfied.
• Working with business and technology leaders as appropriate to ensure proper alignment of business systems solutions with business goals and processes.
• Establishing standards, methodologies, and documentation for the Messaging platforms and network.
• Deliver a target Product and Services architecture with a 3-year time horizon taking global technology developments into consideration.
• Maintain budgetary spend within the company approved business plan
• Ensure timeous rollout of Messaging platforms, infrastructure, and services.
• According to departmental KPI’s in line with the company mission, objectives and customer satisfaction indices

Competencies:

• Implementers, Decisive Problem Solver, Best Practice Value Creator
• Culture and Change Champion, Guiding People Manager, Relationship Builder
• Results Achiever, Operationally Astute
• Detailed knowledge on the international telecommunication infrastructure industry regarding latest industry trends and competitive landscape within the Bayobab footprint
• Strong understanding of managed networks
• Strong analytical skills to be able to execute market analysis, competitor landscape reports and customer monitoring – Understanding the connectivity infrastructure wholesales landscape with a focus of emerging markets
• Ensures execution of strategies through creating and implementing tactical plans for others to follow
• Encourages commercial innovation and continuous improvement for systems, processes, products, and service offerings
• Role models ethical practices by living the MTN values and vital behaviours for others to follow
• Builds relationships across the business in order to influence decision-makers and build team credibility
• Produces sustainable divisional results through ethical practices
• Sets priorities, plans, organizes and co-ordinates the work of others
• Participate and provide inputs to overall Lanning budgets in line with business objectives, under oversight of SM.

Key internal stakeholders:

• Product Team
• Other functions within Bayobab
• Bayobab Technology Team
• Group Bayobab Teams
• Regional office teams
• MTN Group Technology
• MTN OPCOs

Key external stakeholders:

• External auditors/ regulators / statutory bodies (need basis only)

Application Closing Date
19th July, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Specialist – Power System Operations LSW

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary

• To carry out preventive and breakdown maintenance on key power equipment in switching centers and technical locations. Which includes generator, transformer, UPS, rectifier, HVAC, and diesel management.
• Support implementation in project implementation.
• Support the power planning unit in providing the raw data needed for planning and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Ensure strict adherence to all policies, processes, and procedures of MTN for power planning systems and continuous improvement to foster efficiency.
• Ensure that all power executions are carried out in line with the standards and specifications of MTN and in accordance with all national and international best practices.
• Ensure all presentations and reports (daily, weekly, etc.) on the overall power systems of the network are available.
• Ensure an accurate database of power and cooling systems is available and updated as required.
• Develop, implement, and maintain an efficient management information system for the power planning unit.
• Carry out audit and ensure the correct application of cooling, DC, and AC power solutions for all standard and non-standard BTS/Tx site configurations that conform to specification.
• Seeking cost-effective energy solutions and developing plans for their approval and implementation.
• Making necessary plans and cost estimates for all power and cooling system projects
• Specify and dimension the power requirements for installations.
• Supervise and accept power installations carried out by vendors.
• Optimize power application and use.
• Preparing, developing, and seeking approvals for budgetary plans for all M&E projects (power and cooling) in MTNN.
• To monitor through site visits and data gathering from the ESS team to ensure adequate capacities are available.
• To work with the facility implementation team to ensure successful implementation of M&E projects and to verify all M&E designs and drawings from vendors and facility implementation consultants.
• Plan and assist in the implementation of power and cooling systems as specified in MTNN requirements.
• Develop the scope of work and specifications for all M&E (power and cooling) systems.
• Verify the scope of work and carry out acceptance of power, cooling, and M&E projects.
• Verify and confirm proof of concepts for trials on power and energy initiatives.
• To reduce power and cooling-related faults in the network due to poor or lack of proper planning in the technical and non-technical sites and facilities.

Requirements
Education:

• B.Sc / HND in Electrical/Electronic and Mechanical Engineering from a reputable Institution.
• Professional membership and qualification from accredited engineering body is an added advantage.
• A Post Graduate qualification is an added advantage

Experience:
3 – 7 years of work experience, which must include:

• Good experience in M&E designs and installations
• Hands-on experience in the maintenance of HVAC, UPS, transformers, generators, and rectifiers
• Hands on, on cable management and termination.
• Ability to carry out an earth integrity test.
• Ability to carry out predictive fault prevention.
• Power and cooling system dimensioning
• Competent in Auto Card application or other technical design software.
• Data Center designs and knowledge of Tier Certification requirements
• Technical data gathering and analysis.
• Experience in Power System Strategy
• Opex procurement and contract processes
• Supervision of power and cooling systems in a telecommunications environment would be an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
17th July, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online