About MTN Cameroon:
Purpose-Driven and Value-Oriented:
At MTN Cameroon, our actions are guided by a clear sense of purpose and a strong set of values. We believe that by truly understanding the aspirations and needs of our people, we can create work experiences that not only satisfy but also inspire.
A Culture of Empowerment:
We are dedicated to fostering a workplace environment where every member of our Y’ello Family feels valued, heard, and empowered to live a fulfilling life. Our values are not just words; they are deeply ingrained in our organizational DNA, guiding us towards the right path and ensuring our actions remain honest and true.
Creating an Exceptional Workplace:
Our mission is to build a workplace that is both exciting and rewarding, where our employees can be their authentic selves, thrive in a positive atmosphere, and unlock their full potential. We believe this kind of environment fuels creativity, drives innovation, boosts productivity, and ultimately leads to meaningful results. We strive for a workplace that fosters strong relationships and a shared sense of purpose that transcends individual achievements. This is the experience we want you to have with us!
Our Partnership Approach:
Our commitments extend beyond mere organizational promises. Our leadership and managerial approach are centered on establishing meaningful partnerships with our employees, customers, and stakeholders. By collaborating with a shared vision, we aim to achieve our common goals.
LIVE Y’ello Values:
Our values, known as LIVE Y’ello, are the fundamental building blocks of our organizational culture:
- Lead with Care: We prioritize empathy and compassion in our leadership.
- Can-do with Integrity: We approach challenges with a positive attitude and unwavering integrity.
- Collaborate with Agility: We embrace teamwork and adapt quickly to change.
- Serve with Respect: We prioritize the needs of others and treat everyone with dignity.
- Act with Inclusion: We value diversity and ensure everyone feels a sense of belonging.
About the Role:
Financial Leadership and Strategy:
The CFO is the top executive responsible for crafting and executing the financial strategy at MTN Cameroon. This involves providing financial support to senior management and ensuring that operational and financial measures work together to bolster the company’s financial well-being.
Resource Management and Reporting:
The CFO oversees and manages financial resources, guaranteeing that operational efficiencies and cost-saving strategies are in line with the company’s goals. They are also responsible for generating precise financial statements for stakeholders. Additionally, the CFO is fully accountable for the company’s consolidated financial and non-financial reporting.
Responsibilities:
Operational Delivery
Financial Oversight:
- Oversee and align the direction, strategy, and outcomes of the Finance department, both as a whole and for individual work areas within the company, ensuring adherence to Group guidelines.
- Provide feedback to the Opco CEO, Group CFO, and other stakeholders regarding the effectiveness and efficiency of current processes.
- Collaborate with other Opco CEOs, CFOs, and the Group CFO team to propose internal process/workstream improvements.
- Spearhead and promote an integrated approach to solution development and problem-solving across the function.
- Monitor key value metrics to gauge the impact and benefits of the function to the company.
Continuous Improvement and Value Communication:
- Drive ongoing enhancements across all areas of the Finance department.
- Highlight the true value contributions of the function within Opco Cameroon to increase service acceptance and adoption.
Financial Leadership:
Strategy, Analysis & Reporting:
- Oversee policy implementation: Ensure adherence to financial policies, procedures, and guidelines established by Group Finance.
- Lead financial strategy: Establish governance and manage the consolidated OpCo financial strategy, budgets, and financials.
- Implement reporting framework: Integrate the Group’s budget, analytics, and reporting framework within the Function.
- Achieve results: Deliver on objectives under the Opco CEO’s guidance, adhering to directives and providing regular compliance reports.
Financial & Procurement Operations:
- Financial risk advisor: Act as a strategic advisor to the CEO and Group CFO, identifying financial risks and long-term impacts of business decisions.
- Manage financial committees: Represent and manage OpCo-specific committees, including Risk & Audit and Capex.
- Maintain data integrity: Oversee the accuracy of MTN Cameroon’s financial data, processes, procedures, and controls, in accordance with regulations and internal policies.
- Lead financial planning: Guide forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning processes, ensuring resource and revenue alignment.
- Manage funding: Support the OpCo CEO in securing funding by collaborating with external Financial Services organizations.
- Optimize cash flow: Manage MTNC’s cash flow to meet operational and CAPEX needs, monitoring spending and ensuring financial compliance.
- Report financial KPIs: Ensure timely reporting of accounting KPIs to Group Finance Teams, addressing any budget deviations.
- Review transactions: Review and approve financial and accounting transactions, ensuring compliance with regulations and Group Finance policies.
- Build financial partnerships: Develop strategic financial partnerships and alliances to drive business growth and expansion.
- Establish financial framework: Implement a comprehensive financial management framework encompassing treasury, tax planning, financial control, and management information systems (MIS).
- Manage tax risk: Implement tax risk management strategies and review tax computations and submissions in line with the risk framework.
- Oversee procurement: Manage local procurement activities and address any issues, escalating critical challenges to Group Finance.
Leadership & Governance:
- Lead budgetary processes: Guide the budgetary process, ensuring resource and revenue alignment, and coordinate financial performance monitoring and reporting.
- Review business plans: Oversee the review, approval, and/or updates of business plans, budgets, and forecasts for the function.
- Provide strategic counsel: Act as a trusted advisor and support issue resolution in forums such as Board meetings and Operational Reviews.
- Influence industry landscape: Drive leadership actions that benefit MTN Cameroon and the telecom industry through policy advocacy and regulatory engagement.
- Promote brand image: Serve as a Brand Ambassador, championing MTN’s values and image both internally and externally.
Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a similar field.
- Professional certification (CA, CPA, CFA, ACCA, or CIMA).
- A Master’s degree (e.g., MBA) is a plus.
Experience:
- A minimum of 8 years of combined experience in finance, accounting, or a related area.
- At least 5 years in a senior financial leadership position (e.g., reporting to a CFO) within a large, well-regarded organization.
- Ideally, 3+ years of experience in the telecommunications sector.
- Demonstrated success in developing and implementing financial strategies that boost growth, efficiency, and profitability.
- Deep understanding of financial regulations, compliance standards, and corporate governance, particularly in the telecom industry.
- Practical experience in merging operational and financial metrics to improve business performance.
- Adept at leading and developing high-performing finance teams, fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Experience working in a global/multinational setting (emerging markets experience is a plus).
- Thorough grasp of MTN’s business environment, policies, and MTN Cameroon’s business plan and overall goals.
- Solid general business knowledge, including core processes and financial management.
- Deep understanding of best practices, techniques, and methodologies in financial management.
- Experience in sectors like FMCG, telecommunications, retail banking, service industry, or carrier business.
- Experience working across different cultures and geographical regions.
- Pan-African and multi-cultural experience is an asset.
- Entrepreneurial mindset, self-motivated, and able to inspire a fast-paced team.
- An innovative, resourceful, and thought-leading attitude.
- Global perspective and awareness of best practices.
- Fluent in English, with proficiency in other languages being an advantage.
Skills:
- Business acumen
- Analytical and interpretive skills
- Strategic thinking
- Organizational agility
- Digital mindset
- Handling ambiguity and complexity
- Decision-making
- Conflict management
- Negotiation
- Financial and numerical proficiency
- Championing culture and change
- Project management
- People management
Knowledge:
- Capex business development and management
- Product pricing and profitability analysis
- Innovation and financial control
- NPV assessments
- Cost/scenario modeling
- Financial planning and analysis
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Financial reporting
- Strategic financial management
- Risk management
- Cost control and efficiency
- Regulatory compliance
- Revenue forecasting and analysis
- Investment analysis
- Financial and management accounting
- Operational performance management
- Tax planning and strategy
- Local tax regulations
- Fraud detection and management
- Visual dashboarding and reporting
Professional Attributes:
- Flexibility and Resilience
- Transparent Communication
- Cross-Cultural Sensitivity
- Emotional Intelligence
- Creative Problem-Solving
- Collaborative Mindset
- Performance-Driven
- Business Acumen
- Ethical Conduct
- Team-Oriented
Application Deadline: August 12, 2024
Key Improvements:
- Stronger Verbs: Replaced some of the original terms with more action-oriented words (e.g., “Adaptable” became “Flexibility and Resilience”).
- Clarity: Some phrases were reworded for greater clarity and professionalism (e.g., “Complete candour” became “Transparent Communication”).
- Conciseness: The list is slightly shorter, focusing on the most impactful qualities.
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