Specialist - Financial Planning Analysis and Reporting.Bayobab at MTN

Job Description

Mission/ Core purpose of the Job:

• The Specialist - Finance Planning, Reporting and Analysis will play an important role in Bayobab FP&A team supporting financial planning, reporting and analysis.
• This role will support the Manager FP&A in ensuring timely submission of monthly reporting pack to management, Quarterly Forecasting, annual Business plan and FP&A activities expected on day-to-day basis. The ability to thrive in a fast-paced and demanding work environment is critical to success in this role.
• The successful candidate will have a strong desire in adding value to Bayobab business verticals and exceed expectations in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Key Performance Areas:

The Specialist will be accountable to achieve the following objectives:

• Support the month end process ensuring all variances against month-on-month actuals (opex, revenue, balance sheet) posted in the GL properly reviewed with the FinOps team and comments for such variances captured in the flash report
• Support and understanding of the Global Chart of accounts and assistance for requests and amendments for submission to Group. Any new CoA creation as part of BP/Forecast should be coordinated with FinOps Technical Accounting team 
• Provide clear and concise reporting through Oracle platforms i.e. Financial Reporting Centre (FRC) 
• Support group reporting requirements on monthly basis with commentaries for key variables 
• Provide all required supporting documents to external and internal auditors related to FP&A 
• Working closely with the Finance & Business unit teams to build their annual budgets and forecasts including detailed trial balance level support forecasting.
•  Support with all system related activities pertaining to loading and reporting of Forecasts and Budget TB and movement sheets in FCC and EPBCS and roll forward of forecasts in Oracle including opening and closing of budgetary control periods. 
• Explore continuous improvements in / ERP to accommodate simplified and effective internal control processes 
• Support Finance leadership team in Business Planning (BP) and Forecasting (FC) processes by building and updating the 3 to 5 year plan 
• Perform various financial analysis using FCCS and EPBCS 
• Support producing Monthly management reports, Quarterly Management reports, Cost Centre reports etc 
• Support Management with Cost Optimization program and work closely with EEP PMO team 
• Provide suggestions for continuous improvements in existing finance processed and procedures 
• Update all Manco on charges on monthly basis in the ERP system • Focus and support in automating various reports from systems 
• Support various Ad hoc projects and initiatives 
• Support in reviewing FibreCo Management reports against loaded in the FCCS and HFM 
• Provide various management information to Senior Management time to time 
• Track KPI Financial targets of the Company and Bayobab Executives

Job Requirements:

Education:  

• Professional Accounting certification - CA / CPA /ACCA (Part/Fully qualified) 
• Minimum 4-year degree in Finance or Business 

Experience:  

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in similar FP&A area is a must 
• Good understanding of IFRS latest pronouncements 
• Initial audit experience would be plus 
• Proven business partnership record & business acumen preferably in telecom space 
• Good exposure in financial accounting ERP systems (Oracle) 
• High commitment to results (self-starting, opportunity grabber) 
• Power BI hands on experience would be a plus 

Competencies:

•  Ability to work across cultures and cross functions 
• Working knowledge on Oracle/IFS/any ERP 
• Genuine interest and shows initiative in own professional development i.e. keeping up with best practices, new tools and technologies 
• Data gathering, research and analytical abilities to develop insightful conclusions 
• Advanced Excel skills- Business modelling 
• Ability to work multiple priorities in parallel 
• Ability to develop relationships and influence 
• Takes ownership of work, sets goals/plans, takes initiative 
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver under tight deadlines 
• Passion for analytics and willingness to share this passion 

Other: 

• Regional and international travel (if required)

Apply Before 09/01/2025