Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting and Consolidation:

• Prepare and oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements of MTN Eswatini and its subsidiaries in compliance with IFRS and MTN Group standards.
• Consolidate financial results of MTN Eswatini and subsidiaries, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage the monthly reporting process to MTN Group, ensuring all deadlines and reporting requirements are met.
• Coordinate with auditors for the statutory audit process, ensuring timely and unqualified audit opinions.

Treasury and Cash Management:

• Oversee all treasury functions, including cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, and optimization of working capital.
• Manage relationships with financial institutions to ensure efficient banking operations and favorable terms for the company.
• Develop and implement cash management strategies to optimize the use of available funds and ensure adequate liquidity for operational needs.
• Monitor exchange rate exposures and implement hedging strategies to manage foreign currency risk.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Support the annual budgeting process by providing accurate financial data.
• Provide insights into financial performance and deviations from the budget and recommend corrective actions where necessary.

Compliance and Internal Controls:

• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, regulatory requirements, and local statutory obligations.
• Implement and maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting, and treasury functions.
• Liaise with the Tax function and regulatory authorities to ensure timely and accurate filing of returns and compliance with local tax regulations.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead and mentor the financial accounting and treasury team, ensuring continuous development of skills and knowledge.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence within the team.
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce manual work.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Act as the primary point of contact for financial matters related to MTN Eswatini.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to the Senior Manager – Financial Operations, senior management, and MTN Group on business performance, risk management, and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment between financial goals and business strategies.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional qualification or studying towards CA/ACCA/CIMA.

Experience:

• 3 – 5 years of experience in financial accounting and treasury roles, telecommunication and managerial experience shall be an added advantage.
• Strong experience in financial consolidation and group reporting.
• Knowledge of IFRS, treasury operations, and financial systems