Airtel Nigeria (Airtel Networks Limited), a leading mobile telecommunication services provider in Nigeria and a member of Airtel Africa Group, is committed to providing innovative, exciting, affordable and quality mobile services to Nigerians, giving them the freedom to communicate, rise above their daily challenges and drive economic and social development. The company made history on August 5, 2001 by becoming the first telecoms operator to launch commercial GSM services in Nigeria and has scored a series of many “firsts” in the highly competitive Nigerian telecommunications market including the first to introduce toll-free 24-hour customer care; first to launch service in all the six geo-political zones in the country; first to introduce affordable recharge denominations; first to introduce monthly free SMS and first to introduce monthly airtime bonus.
A truly innovative company, Airtel has showed resilience, charting new paths in meeting the demands and needs of its esteemed stakeholders and enhancing distribution as well as providing affordable services to empower more nigerians.
In Nigeria, Airtel is working tirelessly to live up to an ambitious vision of being the most loved brand in the daily lives of Nigerians as it offers a superior brand experience and a portfolio of innovative products & services ranging from exciting voice solutions to inventive data packages and mobile broadband.
Job description
The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for the support of the budget control process by ensuring no budget overspend without approval; accurate coding of OAF/CAF and adherence to FDOA.
Duties and Responsibilities:
OAF/CAF expense analysis and processing –
Ensure that all OAF/CAF are processed within TAT defined. Any rejection must be stated with clear reasons and follow up must be ensured with the respective users for closure
Budget Control and Validation –
Engage with all stakeholders for quarterly budgets submissions and respective approvals from HQ
Adhere to AOP/ F&F and ensure that there is no overspend without approval
Drive capex utilization with NW to ensure all PRs are converted to POs
Cost Control –
Ensure AOP/revised AOP is strictly adhered to, flash & forecast reviewed and submitted promptly
Ensure the month end business review presentation submitted as per due date
Compliance to FDOA –
Ensure that OAFs are approved in line with FDOA and any violation of FDOA is escalated for prompt resolution
Delivery of BPA Reports –
Weekly update of CAF/OAF trackers
Weekly updates on capex utilization spend
OAF/CAF conversion to PO
OPEX Tracker
Other HQ reporting as may be required
Relevant Skill and Experience
A University Degree/HND in Accounting
Relevant 3- 5 years of varied experience in Finance preferable in a FMCG/Consumable/Telecoms environment
Professional examination stage 1 (ICAN/ACCA)
Use of microsoft office Excel & Word
Use of oracle for accounting would be an added advantage
Ability to work under considerable pressure and stiff timelines
Customer centricity; drive to achieve results and delight the customer
Ability to manage expectations of multiple stakeholders/users
Good with people – calm mien, good at building relationships
Well spoken
Appearance – formal/customer facing always
Vacancy closes 4th November 2016
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