Mission: The Manager - General Ledger and Reporting manages financial accounting, period end close activities and statutory reporting. He/she is responsible for managing the preparation of monthly reporting to MTN Group Finance including the monitoring of all other reports sent to MTN Group and local reporting for tax authorities (DSF) and financials for Board of Directors. Coordination with our external auditors for the half year, Hard Close and year end audits for both IFRS and OHADAAbout us: We at MTN Cameroon are a purpose and value-led organization.
At MTN Cameroon we believe that understanding our people’s needs and aspirations is key to creating experiences that delight you at work, every day. We are committed to fostering an environment where every member of our Y’ello Family is heard, understood, and empowered to live an inspired life. Our values keep us grounded and moving in the right direction. Most importantly, they keep us honest. It is not something we claim to be. It is in our DNA.
As an organisation, we consider it our mission to create an exciting and rewarding place to work, where our people can be themselves, thrive in positivity and ignite their full potential. A workplace that boosts creativity and innovation, improves productivity, and ultimately drives meaningful results. A workplace that is built on relationships and achieving a purpose that is bigger than us. This is what we want you to experience with us!Our commitments go beyond an organisational promise.
It is in our leadership and managerial ethos to meaningfully partner with our employees, customers, and stakeholders with a vision to realise our shared goals. Our values dubbed, LIVE Y’ello, are the cornerstone of our culture.
Lead with CareCan-do with IntegrityCollaborate with AgilityServe with RespectAct with InclusionOperational DeliveryData Validation & Data IntegrationData Quality Assurance, Governance & SecurityData Analysis, Visualization & Trend AnalysisTransaction Processing for MTNC Perform Period End Activities (covering all period end activities across all accounts and business units) IFRS Accounting and Reporting (Primary Ledger) Perform Period End Activities (covering all period end activities across all accounts and business units) OHADA Accounting and Reporting (Secondary Ledger) for MTNCRisk & Compliance: Manage Statutory and External Audits and Internal Audits for Both IFRS and OHADATechnical Accounting support for Both IFRS and OHADAManagementExceptions Handling and ReportingMinimum Job Requirements: Education:
Minimum of 3 years university degree in Commerce/Finance or relevant field Post graduate degree in Finance / Business Management/CPA/Chartered Accountant and / or similar professional accreditationFluent in English and language of country preferable Certifications (in either one or more of the following): IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards)Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)Experience: 5 years of experience in financial reporting and financial period close with experience in supervising/managing others;Minimum 5 years relevant managerial experience in Finance Experience working in a medium to large organization.
Proven Experience in the service management of business operations, change / transformation (Corporate Performance Management) advantageousDeep knowledge and understanding of continuous improvement through the implementation of best practices (Corporate Performance Management)Experience working in a global/multinational enterprise (understanding emerging markets advantageous). Strong understanding and knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)Advanced proficiency in financial software (e. g. , SAP, Oracle), data visualization tools (e. g. , Tableau, Power BI) and MS Office (Word, Excel-advanced, and Outlook)FMCG/ Telecommunications/ Retail Banking/ service industry context Pan Africa multi-cultural experience will be preferableWorked across diverse cultures and geographiesFunctional Knowledge:
Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Knowledge of Local Accounting Standards (OHADA)Knowledge of local Tax and finance lawsKnowledge of Payroll Working knowledge of ERP (Oracle preferred) Telecommunications industry experience preferredExperience in a similar leadership role with a large, global, multi-site organizationExperience in the design / development of overall strategies and programs with a keen disciplined focus on executionSkillsBusiness Acumen Data ModelingModel OptimizationDatabase ManagementDatabase ManagementData AnalysisData Quality AssuranceData Visualization & DashboardingData GovernanceAnalytics and InterpretationStrategic Thinking Organizational Agility Digital mind-setDealing with ambiguity and complexityDecision MakingConflict ManagementNegotiation Financial and Numerical Project ManagementPeople ManagementExecutive Presentation Behavioural QualitiesCustomer-centric Resilient Accountable Relationship BuilderInspirational People Leader Culture & Change ChampionAdaptableComplete candourCulturally awareEmotional maturityInnovationIntegrityLeadershipEmpathy and Active ListeningPlease apply on or before August 12, 2025.
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