MTN Careers in Nigeria July 2011-Corporate Finance Analyst

Vacancy Details
Job Title:Corporate Finance Analyst
Department:Finance
Location:Lagos
Employment Status:Permanent
This vacancy expires on 7/18/2011
Job Conditions:Normal MTN N working conditions. Extended working hours as may be required on a regular basis
Reporting To:Corporate Finance Manager

Job Description:
•Aggregate and Analyse data on expenditures relating to CAPEX and OPEX to optimise cash forecast.
•Facilitate the administration and settlement of MTF related payments ( Principal repayment, Interest and fees as it relates to borrowing)
•Prepare monthly journals (Accruals and amortisation schedules) and ensure they are in line with accounting standards.
•Monitor and confirm the completeness and accuracy of Corporate Finance related GL posting
•Analyse and prepare Treasury reports such as Cash collection reports, FOREX exposure report by Purchase Order, Monthly cash disbursement report and other reports that will aid in financial management decision
•Facilitates the seamless settlement of all technical and management service fee to holding company
•Prepare weekly exchange rate and upload on IFS
•Prepare month-end exchange rate for reporting and circulate by last working day of the month
•Facilitate settlement and administration of shareholders’ dividend distribution (Assist with all exchange control approvals needed, confirm settlement to the company secretary and ensure accurate posting on IFS)
•Act as focal point for Treasury Accounting responsibilities ( Monthly verification of credit interest and bank charges, booking of banking investments, funds transfers and income, review reports on dealer and post paid collection sweeps and also compile necessary documents for year end audit)
•Prepare Treasury Yearly budget, upload to Hyperion, and prepare monthly budget variance report to SM Treasury
•Analyse Forex purchase data for regulatory reporting to CBN
•Maintain financing records and audit trail in strict compliance to MTNN policies and procedures.
•Maintain best practice as it relates to corporate finance policies, processes, and procedures
•Manage and ensure preparation of reports for year end audit as relates to financing
•Despatch and circulate all authorised reports to Lenders and Financial Institutions
•Collate information relating to MTNN business for updating the Supplemental Information Memorandum to the Lenders
•Provide support to Corporate Finance Manager as may be required from time to time
Required Skills:
•At least 4 years experience comprising:
•Experience in Financial Environment in corporate finance, Accounting and Financial statement analysis
•Strong Knowledge of ERP (IFS)
•Knowledge in Trade Finance
•Experience in Management Information reporting application (OFA)
•Experience in good accounting practices and the Nigerian policy environment
•Experience in cash management and Corporate Finance
•Experience in Corporate Treasury environment
•Up-to-Date knowledge of the money and capital markets

Qualification:
A first degree or HND Diploma in Accounting, Economics or any Finance related discipline. Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, ACMA)
Application
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