• MTN
  • Nigeria, Lagos
Division: Finance

Mission:


To preserve shareholders value through effective and efficient running of the treasury back office, support and Position Treasury at the heart of Strategic  business Units of the company.  


Description:


Evaluate credit portfolio of various SBUs and ensure strategic alignment to MTNN objectives
Ensure debt to revenue ratio meet MTNN strategic objectives and effectively manage/ reduce MTNN exposure to bad debt risk
Responsible for working capital management, risk management and efficient running of treasury operations and controls with the objective of achieving MTN corporate and financial objectives
Drive processes to ensure accounting of all treasury transactions on ERP and ensure completeness and accuracy of ledger entries on the ERP dashboard
Drive consistent application of MTN credit policy, collections and bad debts write offs across all revenue channels and ensure alignment with Board Approvals
Evaluate, develop and implement cash management systems to optimize efficiencies and constantly explore opportunities to maximize funds and working capital 
Ensure timely and accurate production and analysis of monthly liquidity measurements, liquidity transfer pricing charges and cash position and advise management on the liquidity aspects of its short- and long-range planning 
Maintain in-depth understanding of industry trends relative to treasury risk and loss avoidance
Support the GM Treasury with articulating a clear and compelling vision and translate strategy into a roadmap for success for Treasury Operations, Credit management and Working capital management 
Responsible for managing the value chain that supports the settlements of third-party obligations  
Ensure compliance to all exchange control processes, monetary processes and international trade policies 
Oversee the establishing of appropriate treasury operations and credit management policies and procedures and ensure continuous review and update of the unit's PPPs as changing conditions warrant and the business grows 
Ensure timely preparation of board papers 
Develop short/Medium term strategy for the Treasury Operations and Credit Management functions in MTNN 
Ensure prompt settlement of Third-party bills and obligations 
Management of exchange control process for all foreign obligation settlement to 3rd parties
Review the performance of individual team members and complete appraisals in accordance with the employee performance appraisal procedures and time schedules
Identify training requirements of team members and develop program to address knowledge gaps
Lead in the development of new processes and improvement of existing ones as appropriate
Coach and train Treasury Operations and Credit management teams to ensure understanding of the objectives and goals of the department, awareness of set targets/requirements and regularly review their training needs


Education:


A first degree in a finance, Banking or accounting related social science discipline 
A professional accounting qualification, CFA chartered holder, ACI dealing certificate 
MBA is advantageous  
Fluent in English and language of country preferable


Experience:

9-17 years’ work experience which includes the following: 


Manager track record of 5 years or more; with at least 3 years in relevant sector/ industry  
Worked across diverse cultures and geographies advantageous 
Understanding of risk management practices, financial market instruments and regulatory requirements in a Commercial bank/ Multinational Telecoms company  
Corporate Treasury Experience is mandatory  
Knowledge in front office treasury, money market and Fx structuring  
Extensive experience in liquidity management and accounts payable settlement  
Knowledge of investment portfolio strategy, banking, and financial instruments.  
General knowledge of GAAP and SEC reporting requirements for investments and other financial instruments.
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