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Mission/ Core purpose of the Job

• The Executive, Group Tax leads the Tax Risk Assessment, Tax Audit, Tax Forecasting, Computation, Reporting and Refunds sub-functions within the Tax Center of Excellence which is part of the Finance CoEs at MTN. The Executive, Tax reports into the Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and is supported by the Senior Manager, Risk Assessment, Tax Audit, Forecasting, Computation, Reporting and Refunds. The position will interface with the Opco stakeholders and the Shared Services Hub (SSH) (not limited to) via Oracle workflows and non-Oracle workflows in order to ensure effective and efficient operations. The position will be responsible to monitor compliance with applicable taxation laws

Key Deliverables
Strategy Development and Implementation

• Lead the creation of the departmental Tax strategy in line with the overarching business goals
• Accountable for effective implementation of the tax strategy by means of providing direction, structure, frameworks, models, plans and roadmaps

Operational Delivery

• Build and manage a high performing Tax team
• Manage and report on the key tax KPIs on an agreed basis to the different stakeholders
• Evaluate environmental variables and business market conditions to ensure that tax best practices are in place that align to the business needs and strategies
• Ensure Opco and external compliance and optimisation of the delivery of catalogue services
• Identify and mitigate risks to protect the MTN business from potential losses, while ensuring the business strategy is maintained
• Ensure balance between short term and long-term tax benefits, risks and business goals

Tax Risk Assessment

• Develop/update the group tax strategy and policy and ensure that it is aligned to the overall group strategy and drive the implementation across the group
• Design and develop the MTN framework for the management of tax risks and ensure that key tax risks are identified, and mitigating steps are implemented that do not contradict the overall business strategy.

Oversight and guidance role

• Accountable to monitor, track and follow up on the tax compliance of OpCos
• Review and provide insight into tax calculations performed e.g. provisional tax returns
• Review and provide insight into monthly tax calculations, tax budget and forecast calculations
• Review and provide input to correspondence with the tax authority
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• Review the controls around the Shared Services Hub (SSH) and ensure they remain sufficient to address transactional tax risk within the operating companies.
• Provide and maintain a system to update and store tax laws and amendments in the operating companies and the group.

Collaboration/Coordination

• Ensure that appropriate support and coordination is provided to Operating Company (Opco), Finance Business Partner (BP), Group Management Services (GMS) and Shared Service Hub (SSH)
• Collaborate with GMS and Opco Finance BPs to develop and implement an integrated Tax strategy, policy and procedures
• Ensure consistency and the sharing of best practices across Opcos in Taxation programs through governance mechanisms and the support of Opco(s) program implementation
• Accountable for the coordination of efforts to develop technical capabilities in Opco Taxation BPs, SSH and GMS
• Active collaboration with Opco tax teams on tax related concerns and on effective engagement and management of tax authorities
• Provide input in the development of standard SSH Finance documents and reports
• Ensure management of master data elements and BI reporting
• Liaise with other CoEs (Financial Accounting, Corporate performance management (CPM) to collate, review and approve the management discussion & analysis section of the financial reports and co-author commentary (management/EXCO/CFO/CEO)

Job Requirements (Education, Experience and Competencies)
Education:

• Chartered Accountant and/or Postgraduate in Finance

Qualification in Tax
MBA/Masters equivalent
Experience:

• 12 – 15 years of relevant work experience
• 5 – 8 years’ experience as general manager in a large organisation or Minimum 5 years at Junior Executive or Country CEO
• Minimum 5 years in sector industry
• Global enterprise experience in Global emerging markets
• Work across diverse cultures and geographies
• Proven track record at start up, shut down or business improvement
• Understanding of emerging markets is advantageous
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Competencies:

• Strategy Developer, Decisive Problem Solver, Best Practice Value Creator
• Culture and Change Champion, Guiding People Manager, Relationship Builder
• Results Achiever, Operationally Astute, Agile, Accountable

Other:

• Regional and international travel (as required)

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Mission/ Core purpose of the Job

• Responsible for leading implementation of Digital Transformation programs through the successful delivery of related program initiatives, alongside owning the development, refining and rollout of the blueprint for MTN’s strategic innovation model. Will be accountable for the end to end delivery of work streams as part of the digital transformation program (e.g., oversight on definition and delivery of new customer journeys and related cross-functional impacts; leading regular reviews of OpCos’ digital maturity; supporting development and management of initiative pipelines for RPA).
• The role invariably involves leading cross functional teams in the successful delivery of multiple work streams, working as a part of a larger Digital Transformation Program team consisting of other internal functions, external contractors and business line subject matter experts.
• For purposes of the program report into the relevant General Manager that is accountable for the Digital Transformation program. Furthermore, this role will also be responsible for contributing to MTN’s overall digital capability development through contribution of new digital concepts, processes, methods and tools and to culture of the Group Strategy & Transformation team

Key Performance Areas: Core, essential responsibilities / outputs of the position (KPAs)
Digital Transformation & Innovation Program Delivery

• Define the workstream scope required to achieve a given set of program objectives. This will require the translation of program objectives and milestones into an actionable set of deliverables in consultation with the business unit subject matter experts
• Create the plan to deliver the scope of defined workstreams
• Achieve buy-in for scope and plans developed from key stakeholders to secure the resources and funds to deliver with the support of the General
• Work within and contribute to the governance framework of the program
• Lead the delivery of the workstream from inception to handover to business units responsible to operationalise and take ownership, facilitate the required change management and capability building needed in the handover process
• Define the measures of success and ensure reporting during delivery and post implementation performance and ensure that sustainability management is completed as per the applicable performance management framework
• Ensure adherence to project budgets and schedules
• Identify and manage risks which will impact program delivery and communicate risks to all relevant stakeholders
• Build subject matter expertise on workstream topics and be able to succinctly drive to and articulate key insights in a structured manner both verbally and in writing
• Develop and launch the blueprint for MTN’s enterprise innovation program/methodology leveraging industry best practices and Agile test-and-learn techniques to accelerate the organizations path toward launching successful innovations at scale

Manage and develop teams

• Plan and resource workstreams with the balance required to deliver effectively, while adhering to program budgets and creatively engage resources to manage constraints that may arise within the business
• Effectively allocate the scope of work between one’s self, other allocated
• Strategy & Transformation colleagues and business line resources
• Develop the program delivery, technical and soft skills of the program team members and one’s self

Agile education and adoption

Support the organization in embracing Digital Transformation and Agile as a culture shift:

• Educate MTN employees across all levels and OpCos on the Agile methodology and oversee the development of Agile teams to ensure effective outcomes for the organization
• Guide teams through the Agile implementation process and encourage all functions and leadership to embrace Agile principles and methods; leverage best-practices and 3rd-party insights as needed to support a phased Agile transformation of the enterprise
• Drive collaboration with other MANCO and OpCo functions to strengthen adoption of Agile processes, principles and practices across all levels and departments in the organization,

Contribute to enhancing MTN’s overall program execution capability

• Contribute to the knowledge repository for cross functional and cross market knowledge share – compile and constantly refine the Digital Transformation “playbook”
• Perform post mortems of digital transformation projects and initiatives to enable continuous improvement
• Improve and standardise the quality and effectiveness of relevant key projects’ performance management processes
• Uphold the MTN values in the performance of one’s duties and role model the values for colleagues
• Implement and improve tools, processes and people management techniques to build the overall capacity to deliver, the ability to track progress and impact to manage risks
• Serve as a subject matter expert on programs outside of one’s portfolio and share best practices learnt with other program leads and teams
• Build a culture and capability of continuous improvement in the Digital Transformation team and in the organisation more broadly

Job Requirements (Education, Experience and Competencies)
Education:

• Minimum 4 Year Academic Degree in a technical or engineering discipline e.g. Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, etc.
• Masters or Post Grad Degree in Engineering highly preferred. MBA further advantageous

Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience delivering technical projects using Agile methodologies
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a supervisory / managerial role with accountability for overall work product of the team under management
• Experience designing and / or delivering cross-team digital transformation programs (including experience detailing transformation frameworks, initiative prioritization, and work planning)
• Proven ability to introduce and drive innovations in products, processes, or other high-value business functions/deliverables
• Experience working across diverse cultures and geographies

Skills / Competencies:

• Agile Scrum certified
• Demonstration of strong technical aptitude, ability to build credibility with C-suite technical executives
• Very strong analytical and conceptual problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work highly independently and lead cross-functional teams
• Resilience, strong solution mindset, 80-20 focus
• Ability to build strong senior relationships across complex orgs
• Creativity and tenacity are key

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Mission/ Core purpose of the Job

As a member of the Group Strategy and Transformation Office the Manager will be responsible for implementing MTNs strategy through the successful delivery of MTN’s identified strategic programs. The Manager Strategy and Transformation will be accountable for the end to end delivery of work streams as part of a larger program. This will involve leading cross functional teams in the successful delivery of the work stream.

The Manager will work as a part of a larger Program team consisting of other internal consultants, external contractors and business line subject matter experts and will for purposes of the program report into the relevant General Manager for the program. The Manager will form part of more than one program team at a time and as such may report to more than one General Manager simultaneously.

The Manager will also be responsible for contributing to building MTN’s overall capacity to deliver programs through contributing to the knowledge repository, processes, tools and culture of the Group Strategy and Transformation team.

Job Requirements (Education, Experience and Competencies)

Education:

• Minimum 4-year Academic Degree
• Post graduate qualification (MBA/CA/Masters) advantageous

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience delivering complex programs and highly analytical, multi-stakeholder workstreams, ideally in a leading consulting or multinational organization
• At least 1 year of telecommunications industry experience preferred
• Work across diverse cultures and geographies
• Proven track record of delivery

Competencies:

• Resilience and agility: Ability to lead complex, ambiguous, high profile programs and deal with the volatile nature of a program environment. Strong tenacity and ability to quickly ramp up on content areas
• Leadership skills: Ability to get along with, listen to, speak to, and manage people’s expectations. Strong communication skills at all levels and the ability to easily collaborate with teams, internal / external stakeholders with or without formal reporting relationships
• Problem Solving skills: Analytical and critical thinking are essential in evaluating problems and reaching solutions. This skill requires at times logical methodical approach and in other situations creativity and lateral thinking. Persuasion and negotiation will be also important.
• Execution and Implementation Skills: Reliability, results-oriented, proven track record of delivery and can-do attitude
• Challenger mind-set: Ability to engage with senior business stakeholders and challenge the status quo utilizing data analytics and problem-solving capabilities

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Mission/ Core purpose of the Job

The General Manager: Strategy and Transformation will be accountable for the end to end shaping (i.e. ideating, refining, and business justification), scoping, delivery, performance management and embedment of a portfolio of cross-functional strategic programs linked to MTNs Ambition 2025 strategy.

The General Manager: Strategy and Transformation will lead combined teams of in-house consultants, 3rd party contractors/partners and subject matter experts from the business in project teams depending on program requirements. The position will act as a program lead for multiple programs simultaneously.

The General Manager Strategy and Transformation will also be accountable for building MTN’s program execution capacity through creation and implementation of best practice process, systems and people, management techniques with within their program teams and in the wider organisation.

Job Requirements (Education, Experience and Competencies)

Education:

• Minimum 4-year Academic Degree
• Minimum Post graduate qualification (MBA/CA/Masters)

Experience:

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in structuring, scoping, and delivering large and complex programs end-to-end and working across diverse stakeholder groups and project teams
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in the telecommunications industry working with or consulting for telco operators or their strategic suppliers
• Significant experience working across diverse cultures and geographies; building and leading high-performance teams; building and leveraging high-impact executive-level relationships
• Proven track record of business improvement

Competencies:

• Resilience and agility: Ability to lead complex, ambiguous, high profile programs and deal with the volatile nature of a program environment
• Leadership skills: Ability to work across multiple dimensions, approachable, strong listening skills  of stakeholder expectations. Strong communication skills at all levels and the ability to collaborate with teams, internal and external stakeholders with/without formal reporting relationships i.e. exceptional ability to lead with influence
• Problem Solving skills: Analytical and critical thinking are essential in evaluating problems and reaching solutions. This skill requires at times logical methodical approach and in other situations creativity and lateral thinking. Persuasion and negotiation will be also important.
• Execution and Implementation Skills: Reliability, results-oriented, proven track record of delivery and can-do attitude
• Challenger mind-set: Ability to engage with senior business stakeholders and challenge the status quo utilizing data analytics and problem-solving capabilities
• Holistic View and Attention to Detail: Balancing the big picture view and attention to detail is a critical skill to build trust with stakeholders at all levels.
• Developing strategies and producing error-free deliverables, leads and demonstrates the Transformation office is thorough and recommendations are solid.
• Prioritisation management: Ability to manage the allocated time and resources efficiently
• Industry knowledge: ability to demonstrate an understanding of the telco industry

Skills:

• Analytical and conceptual problem solving
• Programme Management
• Performance Management
• Financial Analysis and Modelling
• Business / Process Analytics
• Change Management
• Internal and external Stakeholder/Relationship Management

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Mission/ Core purpose of the Job

As a member of the Group Strategy and Transformation Office the Senior Manager will be responsible for implementing MTNs strategy through the successful delivery of MTN’s identified strategic programs The Senior Manager Strategy and Transformation will be accountable for the end to end delivery of work streams as part of a larger strategic program. This will involve leading cross functional teams in the successful delivery of the work stream The Senior Manager Strategy and Transformation will work as a part of a larger Program team consisting of other internal consultants, external contractors and business line subject matter experts and will for purposes of the program report into the relevant General Manager for the program.

The Senior Manager Strategy and Transformation will also be responsible for contributing to building MTN’s overall capacity to
deliver programs through contributing to the knowledge repository, processes, tools and culture of the Group Strategy and Transformation Office.

Job Requirements (Education, Experience and Competencies)

Education:

• Minimum 4-year Academic Degree
• Post graduate qualification (MBA/CA/Masters) advantageous

  Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience in a global management consulting or multinational business environment
• Significant experience delivering complex programs and running multiple simultaneous workstreams
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a supervisory / managerial role with accountability for overall work product of the team under management
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the telecommunications industry working with or consulting for telco operators or their strategic suppliers
• Work across diverse cultures and geographies
• Proven track record of delivery

  Competencies:

• Resilience and agility: Ability to lead complex, ambiguous, high profile programs and deal with the volatile nature of a program environment
• Leadership skills: Ability to get along with, listen to, speak to, and manage people’s expectations. Strong communication skills at all levels and the ability to easily collaborate with teams, internal / external stakeholders with or without formal reporting relationships
• Problem Solving skills: Analytical and critical thinking are essential in evaluating problems and reaching solutions. This skill requires at times logical methodical approach and in other situations creativity and lateral thinking. Persuasion and negotiation will be also important
• Execution and Implementation Skills: Reliability, results-oriented, proven track record of delivery and can-do attitude
• Challenger mind-set: Ability to engage with senior business stakeholders and challenge the status quo utilizing data analytics and problem-solving capabilities
• Holistic View and Attention to Detail: Balancing the big picture view and attention to detail is a crucial skill to build trust with stakeholders at all levels.
• Developing strategies and producing error-free deliverables, shows that the Transformation office is thorough and recommendations are solid.
• Prioritisation management: Ability to make best out of the allocated time and resources

Skills:

• Analytical and conceptual problem solving
• Programme Management
• Performance Management (Revenue, and Cost)
• Financial Analysis and Modelling
• Business / Process Analysis
• Internal and external Stakeholder/Relationship Management

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Mission/ Core purpose of the Job

• Responsible in managing and coordinating all the functional administration and support related activities (Legal, Contract Management, Procurement, HR, IT, Facilities and Administration) for the FinTech team and various strategic partners.
• This role will also be responsible to lead and manage all the Operational activities for the Group FinTech function with regard to support services to commercial and development teams in FinTech.

Job Requirements (Education, Experience and Competencies)

Education

• Minimum of 4 year tertiary degree (B.Sc. or a related discipline)
• CIMA or CA advantageous
• MBA or Masters (advantageous)

Experience

• Manager track record of 5 years or more; with at least 3 years’ experience in Finance, Administration or Operations
• Experience with an organization with High Digital Maturity or an organization that has been through the Digital Transformation journey will be advantageous
• Working knowledge of Operations management relating to Mobile Financial Services, preferably across MTN’s footprint
• Abreast of global mind-set and best practice
• Willing and flexible to travel within Africa and Middle East
• English speaker. French, Portuguese, Zulu, Swahili, and other Africa languages a plus

Competencies
Functional Knowledge:

• Financial Acumen
• Business Consulting
• Administration and Operations
• Information Management
• Project Planning and Control
• Quality Assurance

Skills

• Analytics and Interpretation
• Strategic Thinking
• Organizational Agility
• Digital mind-set
• Dealing with ambiguity and complexity
• Decision Making
• Conflict Management
• Negotiation
• Financial and Numerical
• Project Management
• People Management
• Executive Presentation

Behavioural Qualities

• Adaptable
• Complete candour
• Culturally aware
• Emotional Maturity
• Innovation
• Integrity
• Leadership

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Mission/ Core purpose of the Job

Support the GM Digital services in executing the Mobile Advertising strategy within MTN Group and its footprint.
The Senior Manager: Advertising is responsible for driving effective implementation of Mobile Advertising strategic plans to deliver value to shareholders across the key advertising pillars

• Technology and Enablement
• Insights and analytics
• Go to Market
• Products and Pricing
• Sales
• Partners management

The Senior Manager is also responsible to contribute towards MTN’s overall strategic goals, to achieve profitable growth and to continuously improve the operations performance.
The Senior Manager: Advertising reports to the General Manager Digital Services supported by project manager, sales manager and data scientist.

Job Requirements (Education, Experience and Competencies)

Education:

• Minimum of 4-year tertiary degree (Bachelor of Science, Engineering or related field)
• MBA or Masters (advantageous)

Experience:

• Manager track record of 5 years or more; with at least 3 years’ experience in telecommunications, digital marketing, digital product management, content management
• Knowledge and strong Experience in Digital Advertising Business
• Good B2B sales experience, Digital sales experience will be advantageous
• Hands on experience in managing and implementing digital products and initiatives
• Project Management experience will be advantageous
• Deep understanding of the digital ecosystem, players, business models and industry related best practices
• Understanding emerging markets advantageous
• Worked across diverse cultures and geographies
• Pan Africa multi-cultural experience is advantageous
• Entrepreneurial spirit, self-driven and ability to motivate a fast-paced team
• Attitude of Innovation, inventiveness and thought leadership
• Abreast of global mind-set and best practice
• Willing and flexible to travel within Africa and Middle East
• English speaker. French, Portuguese, Zulu, Swahili, and other African languages a plus

Competencies
Functional Knowledge:

• Digital advertising
• Analytics and customer targeting techniques
• Sales funnel management
• Value Added Services
• Digital content, media and/or applications
• Advertising Product and Content Management
• Digital marketing
• Project & product management

Skills

• Business Acumen
• Analytics and Interpretation
• Strategic Thinking
• Organizational Agility
• Digital mind-set
• Dealing with ambiguity and complexity
• Decision Making
• Conflict Management
• Negotiation
• Financial and Numerical
• Project Management

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Mission/ Core purpose of the Job

To manage, co-ordinate and implement the Group Digital Services projects bouquet; according to the business plans, prioritisation and set competing constraints within a multi-vendor environment, across the MTN Group FINCOs footprint.
The Senior Manager will also contribute towards Group FinTech & Digital PMO’s way of work by suggesting and devising better ways of execution through continuous improvement, collaboration with respective Digital Product Managers, to achieve expected project objectives.
In concert with the wider MTN Group teams; FINCOs management and their teams, the Senior manager will find expedient ways to drive business growth by delivering the digital projects timeously; thus, contributing to MTN’s overall strategic goals, achieving profitable growth and continuously improving efficiency.
The Senior Manager: Functional Digital Projects reports to the General Manager: FinTech & Digital Services PMO

Job Requirements (Education, Experience and Competencies

Education

• Minimum of 4 year tertiary degree
• PMP® Certification required
• MBA or a master’s in project management an advantage

Experience

• 8-10 years – applicable general telecommunications business experience;
• 4-6 years program/project management experience
• 2-3 years’ experience in a Digital program/project office.

Competencies
Functional Knowledge

• Proven track record of technical and specialised know-how in the Digital Agile Projects management space
• Experience in digital services specifically in the areas of music, video, gaming, messaging etc.
• Abreast of global and regional outlook & best practices relating to Digital portfolio; program and project management
• Attitude of Innovation & thought leadership to the organisation and other stakeholders
• Emerging markets/ multi-cultural experience
• Ability to learn fast and master the trends in a continuously changing digital industry
• Willing and flexible to travel extensively throughout the MTN footprint to provide on ground support during implementations. Be required to travel to all allocated operations and required to spend extended time in those jurisdictions
• Understanding of the digital ecosystem, players, technologies, business models and industry related best practices
• Be able to work under pressure in a modular, demanding and complex FinTech & Digital PMO management environment; with minimal supervision
• Able to manage multiple assignments and agile enough to adapt to new challenges
• Strong written and communication skills
• Confident and assertive with a positive attitude
• Customer Centric

Skills

• Project Management
• Business Acumen
• Analytics and Interpretation
• Strategic Thinking
• Organizational Agility
• Digital mind-set
• Dealing with ambiguity and complexity
• Decision Making
• Conflict Management
• Negotiation
• Financial and Numerical

Behavioural Qualities

• Adaptable
• Complete candour
• Culturally aware
• Emotional Maturity