The Manager, Financial Accounting & Treasury Operations, will be responsible for overseeing the financial accounting, treasury, and reporting functions of MTN Eswatini and its subsidiaries. This includes ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, effective cash and liquidity management, and compliance with MTN Group accounting policies and statutory requirements. The role also involves consolidating financial results for MTN Eswatini and its subsidiaries and providing monthly reports to MTN Group.

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.