Manager - General Ledger.Finance at MTN Group

Central, Louisiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Reporting, Team Leadership, Collaboration, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Integrity, Communication Skills, Emotional Intelligence, IFRS Compliance, Statutory Reporting, Group Reporting, Balance Sheet Reconciliation, Risk Mitigation, Audit Process, Oracle System

Industry

Telecommunications

Description

Main Purpose: To manage the accounting function and produce monthly/interim/ annual financial reports for MTN Uganda, ensuring their compliance to IFRS, statutory and MTN Group's requirements. MTN Uganda Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is seeking to recruit a competent individual to fill the following position. Job Title: Manager, General Ledger and Reporting Reports to: Senior Manager Financial Operations No. of Vacancies: 1 Main Job Functions: Preparation of MTN Uganda's monthly, interim and annual statutory financial reports in compliance with IFRS and MTN Uganda policies. To ensure the group reporting is effectively and timely done monthly, and the team is complying to all reporting requirements and timelines Overall responsibility for accuracy and completeness of all income statement transactions Overall responsibility of monthly balance sheet reconciliation inline with the policy requirements, including follow up on resolution of issues identified to ensure the general ledger is kept clean. Risk identification and mitigation and maintaining a robust control environment Providing a pivotal role in the external and internal financial audits process of MTN Uganda. Coaching and development of staff in financial reporting to ensure high performance and for succession planning purposes. Overall responsibility for the general ledger and ensuring effective use of the group chart of accounts i.e. guiding the teams on the most appropriate GL accounts to use, and application of new ones where needed. Providing oversight in the Oracle system period end module closure by the module leads in order to achieve compliance to the reporting timelines Lead, supervise and motivate the reporting team KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (SMART) Preparation of MTN Uganda's monthly, statutory and annual financial reports within the prescribed timelines and quality KPIs. Timely and effective monthly, interim, hard-close and year-end group reporting in compliance with all reporting requirements and timelines Period close and completion of reconciliations in line with period close policy Effective management of internal and external audits and resolution of any matters arising Staff motivation and engagement Education Bachelors’ Degree preferably accounting as a Major or a relevant field and, Qualified Accountant ACCA/ CPA Work Experience At least 5 years of working in a telecom, FMCG or financial sector, Accounting role in busy finance environment. Skills / physical competencies: Financial Reporting Team leadership and collaboration Decision making and problem solving Integrity Communication Skills Emotional intelligence Ability to work with minimum supervision ABOUT US We at MTN Uganda are a purpose and value-led organization! At MTN Uganda, we believe that understanding our people’s needs and aspirations is key to creating experiences that delight you at work, everyday. 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 organisation, 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 organisational promise. It is in our leadership and managerial ethos to meaningfully partner with our employees, customers and stakeholders with a vision to realise 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! Female Applicants are strongly encouraged to Apply! Note: In compliance to the Data Protection & Privacy Laws of Uganda, MTN Uganda will use your application documents for purposes for which they were intended for.

Responsibilities

The main purpose is to manage the accounting function and produce accurate monthly, interim, and annual financial reports for MTN Uganda, ensuring compliance with IFRS, statutory, and MTN Group requirements. This includes overall responsibility for income statement transactions, balance sheet reconciliations, risk management, and leading the reporting team.