Job Title: Technical Accounting Manager
Department:Finance
Location: Lagos
Company: MTN Nigeria
Job Description:
- Providing guidance, standards and objectives for best practice
- Analyse, develop and manage the implementation of MTN Nigeria accounting policies across the organization in accordance with Nigerian and International Accounting standards
- Ensure the financial policies and procedures across the whole company are set in accordance with Group policy and Standards, South African GAAP and International Accounting Standards.
- Identify and manage risks associated with changing accounting environment impacting on financial reports
- Identify divergence in newly acquired businesses' accounting policies and practices and align with MTNN's established accounting policies and practices.
- Maintain and distribute accounting manual and ensure this is in compliance with IFRS, Nigerian GAAP and actual practices.
- Facilitate and participate in regular internal and external workshops/training regarding accounting issues and practices.
Job Conditions:
Normal MTN N working conditions.
Extended working hours may be required
Ability to Travel Locally and Internationally if so required (Passport in Order)
Reporting To: Senior Manager,Financial Reporting and Tax
Required Skills:
- B.Sc Accounting or related subjects.
- Professional Accounting Qualification (ICAN,ACCA etc)
- Minimum 7 years experience spanning the following
- 3 years experience handling complex IFRS issues at an internationally affiliated audit firm.
- 2 years finance experience within a telecommunication environment.
- 2 years experience in a Financial Management capacity or 3 years audit experience.
- Process reengineering project experience
Employment Status: Permanent
Qualification:
B.Sc Accounting or related subjects. Professional Accounting Qualification (ICAN,ACCA etc)
Click here to Apply for Job (http://careers.mtnonline.com/vacancies.asp?deptid=4&id=1798)
This vacancy expires on 4/17/2012