Specialist - Financial Planning Analysis and Reporting.MTN GlobalConnect Job Description At Bayobab, we Lead with Care, Can-do with Integrity, Collaborate with Agility, Serve with Respect and Act with Inclusion. Our mission is to create a supportive environment where employees can thrive and contribute to groundbreaking solutions. Mission: The Specialist will play an important role in Bayobab Finance team supporting month end closures of the books, fixed asset update and assist with group reporting requirements. This role will support the Manager in ensuring all financial accounting transactions are accurately recorded in the ERP system and all intercompany transactions are properly captured and recorded in Hyperion amongst many other accounting 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: Support the month end process ensuring all transactions have been validated, posted, discrepancies reconciled, and all pending issues resolved prior to generation of Trial Balance. Populate all Opco related transactions by 25th of the month extracting from ERP System. Scan through all GL postings to ensure transactions are properly recorded into the correct GL account and department. Support group reporting requirements - Interim, Hard close and year end reporting Provide all required supporting documents to external and internal auditors. Validate supporting documents and create new vendors/customers/partner details in the IFS/ERP system. Maintain and update fixed asset register (FAR) on monthly basis&FAR reconciliations. Calculate depreciation every month, update CWIP and follow up with user department for asset capitalization. Validate all Supplier invoices against POs/contracts for all *** related items. Prepare bank reconciliations, cash receipts and payments on monthly basis. Explore continuous improvements in IFS/ ERP to accommodate simplified and effective internal control processes. Support Manager Accounting with monthly Intercompany transactions and cash flow updates in the Hyperion Clear all opco validation issues on monthly basis. Follow up with Opcos on recovery and ensure working capital improves by coordinating with Finance operations team. Provide suggestions for continuous improvements in existing finance processed and procedures. Prepare VAT schedules and other supporting documents for quarterly filing. Update all Manco on charges on monthly basis in the ERP system. Support Manager in preparing Annual statutory Financial Statements of Bayobab Prepare supporting schedules for IFRS adjustments including IFRS 9, 15&16 Support various Ad hoc projects and initiatives. Prepare monthly Financial Accounting reports/KPIs. Escalate issues that will result in severe time, scope, productivity, and cost or resource impact. Provide input into all projects initiated within GC. Update financial risk register on regular interval. Provide inputs to and ensure adequate risk mitigation and controls. Job Requirements: Education: Professional Accounting certification - CA / CPA /ACCA (Part/Fully qualified) Minimum 4-year degree in Finance or Business Experience: Minimum of 5 years' experience in similar area. Good understanding of IFRS latest pronouncement. Initial audit experience would be plus. Proven business partnership record&business acumen preferably in telecom space. Good exposure in financial accounting ERP systems. High commitment to results (self-starting, opportunity grabber). Hyperion / Oracle reporting. Fixed asset management. 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. 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. About Us Overview: MTN GlobalConnect is a digital Pan-African wholesale and infrastructure services company and an operating company in the MTN Group. Our belief is that everyone deserves the benefits of a modern connected world. The company is continually evolving to build the much-needed infrastructure stitching African countries together and connecting them to the rest of the world. We are on a mission to connect the unconnected utilising our portfolio of fixed connectivity and wholesale mobility services. In 2017, MTN GlobalConnect started partnering across the African continent and around the globe with leading carriers, hyperscalers, and telecom service providers to further the growth of Africa. No matter where you are in the world, MTN GlobalConnect is well-positioned as a partner of scale with a single-entry doorway into the most significant network infrastructure in Africa. Africa's connectivity relies on strategic and global partnerships continually coming together to make a difference. #GoodTogether #GrowTogether #GrowAfrica Website: http://www.globalconnect.solutions Phone number: +97144237800 Industry: Telecommunications Founded: 2017 Specialties: Fixed Connectivity, Wholesale Mobility Services, Interconnectivity, Wholesale Roaming, Messaging, Voice, Signaling, Manage International Assets, Infrastructure, Fibre Railroads, Subsea Cables, and NaaS About the Team The Human Resources team partners with all aspects of the organization, driving success through the effective and innovative management of people for both current and future business needs. Key roles that the Human Resources team performs: Executive Role: Specialists in all aspects of people management. High-level input at a strategic level into all key business decisions. Audit Role: Ensures all areas of the organization are compliant with legal requirements AND best practice employment policies and procedures. Facilitator Role: Close partnership to support, advise and extend the ability of all areas of the organization to meet their objectives through the implementation of highly effective employment practices in areas such as Talent Acquisition, Learning and Development, Reward systems, Performance Management, Health and Wellbeing. Consultancy Role: Provide expert advice to the organization and it's managers on any aspect of workforce management and employee relations and performance. Service Role: Ensure the organization is fully aware of and is equipped to deal with developments impacting employment matters, such as changes in legislation, changes in the characteristics of the labor market. #J-18808-Ljbffr