Manager - General Ledger.Finance

MTN Group•Central, LA

About The Position

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 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.

Requirements

Bachelors’ Degree preferably accounting as a Major or a relevant field and,
Qualified Accountant ACCA/ CPA
At least 5 years of working in a telecom, FMCG or financial sector,
Accounting role in busy finance environment.
Financial Reporting
Team leadership and collaboration
Decision making and problem solving
Integrity
Communication Skills
Emotional intelligence
Ability to work with minimum supervision

Responsibilities

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