coordinator-project-finance-support-at-mtn

Job Description:

We at MTN Ghana are a purpose and value-led organization.

At MTN Ghana , we believe that understanding our people’s needs and aspirations is key to creating experiences that delight you at work, every day. We are committed to fostering an environment where every member of our Y’ello Family is heard, understood, and empowered to live an inspired life.

Our values keep us grounded and moving in the right direction. Most importantly, they keep us honest. It is not something we claim to be. It is in our DNA.

As an organization, we consider it our mission to create an exciting and rewarding place to work, where our people can be themselves, thrive in positivity and ignite their full potential. A workplace that boosts creativity and innovation, improves productivity, and ultimately drives meaningful results. A workplace that is built on relationships and achieving a purpose that is bigger than us. This is what we want you to experience with us!

Our commitments go beyond an organizational promise. It is in our leadership and managerial ethos to meaningfully partner with our employees, customers, and stakeholders with a vision to realize our shared goals.

We are delighted that you are considering us as your career partner to make a mark in the world. We look forward to your application!

Job Summary:

Responsible for monitoring, accounting, and reporting on all Information Technology (IT) and Facilities Capex Budget as well as Capital Projects Group (CPG) Operational Budget (Opex) in accordance with MTN policies, processes, and procedures with the aim of ensuring cost efficiency and accountability.

Job Role:

Create Information Technology (IT) and Facilities (FAC) Projects in Oracle Project Portfolio Management (PPM) Tool in line with approved Budgets.
Review and approve projects demand baseline budget request on the system.
Monitor and track Information Technology (IT) and Facilities CAPEX Budget spend against Budget.
Review Projects Budget Reallocation documents for sign off in line with governance framework and Delegation of Authority (DoA).
Analyse projects cost and import to Oracle Project Portfolio Management (PPM) Tool.
Interface with Project Managers on budget commitments and capitalization reconciliation.
Perform required PPM System transactions to capitalize projects actual cost and transfer to Fixed Asset Register.
Analyse projects budget and actual costs in line with Value-based Capital Allocation (VBCA) Framework.
Monitor, track, and report on Capital Projects Group (CPG) Divisional Opex Budget.
Support in Annual Opex Budget preparation.
Raise purchase requisitions for Opex purchase orders.
Prepare payment approvals for non-purchase orders payments.
Interface with finance on monthly reconciliation of Opex Budget lines.
Ensure adequate monthly accruals/provisions are made for Opex transactions.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager, Project Finance Support.

Context :

MTN Ghana’s business plan
MTN’s policies, procedures, and processes
Organization-wide customers with high expectations.
Performance driven environment
Dynamic and highly competitive telecommunication & ICT industry
Diverse Cultural environment
Group best practices & standards alignment
Highly legal and regulated environment
Listed Organization
Diverse cultural environment
Unionized environment
Regionalization & structure implication

Education:

· A university degree in Accounting/ Finance

Experience:

3 years’ experience in same or similar role
Experience in telecommunications industry will be an added advantage.

Professional/Technical competencies:

Adequate knowledge in Financial and project Reporting
Basic knowledge in Program & Project Management
Adequate knowledge in Business & Financial Acumen
Commercial Acumen
Basic understanding of GSM operations & Telecommunications Industry.
Advanced knowledge in trend analysis and interpretation
Adequate knowledge of High-Volume data analysis
Advanced knowledge of reporting tools e.g. Power BI
In depth knowledge of the market and industry
Knowledge of standard policies, practices, and procedures
Good communication skills – both verbal and written
Agile way of work

Physical Skills/ Competencies:

Manages self, good conflict management, self-accountability.
Energy & Drive – Innovative, takes initiative, result oriented and develops self consistently.
Interpersonal Skills – Self-Leadership, customer centricity, collaborative
Personal Skills – Trustworthy, integrity and ethical in dealings
Operating Skills – Ability to focus on priorities and plans,
Organizational Positioning Skills – Good written and verbal communication, excellent presentation

skills.