Manager: Messaging, VAS, Signaling at MTN

The Manager: Messaging, VAS & Signalling Finance Services will be responsible to achieve the following objectives:

• Assist in and oversee the formulation of strategy, budget and planning activities for the Messaging, VAS & Signalling wholesale business units whilst ensuring alignment with Group Finance
• Account & relationship management with MTN Opcos, carrier partners and the GlobalConnect commercial team
• Manage the finance operations of the Messaging, VAS & Signalling wholesale function including bill to cash processes, preparation of various reconciliations of revenue, cost, receivables and payables
• Implementation of an automated billing and invoicing system for Messaging, VAS & Signalling for revenue and automation of estimated costs for invoice validation purposes
• Reviewing the Messaging, VAS & Signalling rates to ensure the rates reported in the billing system are accurate. Engaging with the commercial team to resolve inconsistencies/disputes
• Review investigation reports on identified errors or leakages to identify the revenue leakage root causes. Engage with the relevant stakeholders to resolve any control deficiencies identified
• Interact with the Opco CFO’s and finance teams on various finance matters – monthly invoicing, settlements, reporting, business planning, monitor opco upsides etc.
• Design and implement finance procedures to ensure a streamlined and centralised billing, clearing and settlements process
• Review business process changes that may affect the company’s ability to identify, monitor or collect revenue (new system implementations/upgrades, new product roll outs, etc.)
• Ensure cash flows are well managed in terms of inflows/outflows. This includes active management of the settlement and collection arrangements with MTN Opcos, international and regional partners
• Compile the forecast and budgeted Messaging, VAS & Signalling revenue, expense and cashflows on a quarterly and annual basis in line with the business strategy
• Proactively analyse and constructively challenge strategy, budget and plans, business cases, capital expenditure, customer and supplier agreements in context to the operations of the business unit
• Compile monthly financial performance reports and KPIs and provide feedback to senior management. This includes performing financial analytics to support key business decision making (e.g. in-depth margin analysis, reviewing and reporting on the performance of the overall MTN Group business per Opco)
• Monitor and proactively advise on business risk evaluation and mitigation measures, in conjunction with the risk and compliance function
• Review of the RACI model and update at regular intervals for any changes to the processes and systems
• Provide independent evaluation and advisory support on various proposals for investments, Capex and Opex items
• Ensure compliance to Group Governance protocols and policies (committee approvals, DoA, process etc.)
• Participate in the GlobalConnect pricing review committee and business review meetings
• Support the business case development process for acquisition of new swaps and bilateral deals, including financial ratio and credit analysis of potential customers
• Provide leading practice insights for financial performance improvements and value-driving actions
• Support CFO preparing various presentations for management
• Support CFO to hold regular meeting with functional heads to drive performance
• Training, mentoring and management of direct report’s day to day activities

 Role Deliverables

• Invoicing to customers
• Implementation of automated billing solutions
• Revenue and expense reconciliations
• Receivable and payable reconciliation and ageing analysis
• Forecast and Budget
• Margin analysis
• Cashflow projections
• Performance report

Job Requirements (Education, Experience and Competencies)

Education:

• CA / ACMA (CIMA) /ACCA
• Minimum 4-year degree in Finance or Business, MBA would be an advantage
• Fluent in English and language of country preferable

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in in telecom carrier business; with experience in supervising/managing others
• Proven business partnership record
• Good interconnect carrier services business acumen
• Good exposure to Oracle and planning tools
• High quality analytics
• Attention to detail
• Commitment to results (self-starting, opportunity grabber)
• People management
• Experience working in a medium to large organization

Competencies:

• Exposure to various carrier billing systems
• Understanding of the full billing processes
• Key understanding of Telecom products and services
• Ability to manage and communicate with existing & potential customers in a multicultural, cross-border environment
• High calibre communication and presentation skills
• Strong analytical skills & line management skills
• Detail and process oriented

Head

• Executes tactical plans to achieve strategic requirements
• Has the mental agility to identify and solve relevant business challenges
• Executes and identifies opportunities for commercial innovation and continuous improvement

Heart

• Role models ethical practices by living the MTN values and vital behaviours for others to follow
• Is self-aware and supports team capability development through opportunity creation for realising potential
• Builds professional networks across teams through collaboration and co-operation

Hands

• Produces sustainable business results through ethical practices
• Sets priorities, plans, organizes and co-ordinates the work of others