Accountant, General Ledger at MTN Ghana

Job Summary:• Responsible for performing period close, consolidation and reconciliation of intercompany accounts in the financial services function.Job Role• Capture revenue/cost and perform timely and accurate reconciliation (Roaming, interconnect etc.)• Support Monthly, Interim and Final reporting and Auditing.• Salaries, SSF, PAYE, PF, leave days and related accounting/reconciliations• Perform staff related balance sheet reconciliations and perform of staff debtors• Intercompany and partners accounting, analysis and reconciliations.• Responsible for Intercompany Cashflow processing• Balance Sheet reconciliations-Intercompany Related• Preparation of Cash flow statement• Reconciliation of cashflow to financials.• Perform transaction and payments analysis/Reconciliations• Rent Prepayments and amortisation analysis and accounting• Balance Sheet reconciliations-Rent prepayments and amortisation Related• Prepare ageing analysis and lease commitments for auditors• Support analysis indicating the basis for opex accrual• Balance Sheet reconciliations-Lease payments and commitments• Coordinate and document Interconnect related activities (Meetings, Invoicing, Collections Support, Receivable Aging, Settlement Sheet) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.• Dashboard preparation• Provision/Adjustment & VAT/CST• Booking of payments and receiptsContext :• Dynamic and highly competitive telecommunication & ICT industry• Highly regulated environment• Performance driven environment• Diverse cultural environment• Group best practices & standards alignment• Regionalization structure implication• Opco Specific restrictions on local contentFoundational Skills Proficiency Required:Strategic Planning & Thinking• Considers customer needs and trends in the development of strategic plans• Implements strategic objectives• Understands the strategic direction of the organization and highlight areas of potential value or riskCritical Thinking• May produce useful ideas or explanations for circumstances but lack in identifying or including cause and effect• Undertakes a complex task by breaking it down into manageable parts in a systemic, detailed wayAnalytical Thinking• Analyse the data to detect trends and issues in the data and information in a logical and factual manner.• Makes logical deductions from data sets• Identifies a solution for resolving the underlying problemDecision Making based on Decision Modelling• Identifies the core issue in problem solving, considers possible solutions and seeks direction and advice as appropriate• Seeks to problem solve effectively by correctly analyzing the issues, seeking expert advice as required and consulting and collaborating with others as appropriateIntegrated Analytics• Demonstrates an ability to take a comprehensive approach to insights development, through demonstrating integrated thinking• Works with cross functional teams across the business to ensure that the organization is gathering good quality behavioural information and technical data;• Leads the Divisional insights strategy for the Division and makes a significant contribution to Divisional reportingQualification Required & ExperienceEducation• A Degree in Accounting or Business• Part Qualified Accountant – ACCA/CA is a plusExperience• 3 years relevant experience in a similar roleKnowledge/ Professional competencies:• Fixed Assets Accounting• Strong understanding of Telecom Assets Management• Good Reporting & presentation skills• Analytical skillsSkills / physical competencies:• Ability to manage self and be a team player, good conflict management, ability to take and manage accountability• Energy & Drive – Innovative, Takes initiative, result oriented and develops self consistently• Interpersonal Skills – Leadership, customer centricity, collaborative and coaches & develops direct reports• Personal Skills – Trustworthy, integrity and ethical in dealings• Operating Skills – Ability to focus on priorities and plans, shares knowledge effectivelyLocation: Accra