9mobile is a Nigerian private limited liability company. EMTS acquired a Unified Access Service License from the Nigerian Communications Commission in 2007. The License enables EMTS to provide Fixed Telephony (wired or wireless), Digital Mobile Services, International Gateway Services, and National/Regional Long Distance Services in addition to spectrum assignments in the 900 and 1800 MHz bands.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Manager, Project, PMO
Location: Nigeria
Job Summary
- Drive the execution and maintenance of project management processes & discipline in the areas of project schedule, quality management; communications management; cost management; procurement management; risk/issue management; change management.
Principal Functions
- Plan, execute, and finalize project implementation within time, budget, and quality constraints ensuring the project is aligned with strategic business objectives and oversees quality control throughout the Project.
- Apply best practice management tools/techniques in leading the Project throughout the whole life cycle in a cross-functional, integrated manner.
- Drive the understanding of the value proposition across internal development teams(IT and Engineering,) and external vendors to ensure requirements are delivered.
- Responsible for gathering, compiling, and distributing information to designated parties regarding assigned Project deliverables.
- Appoint team members jointly with sponsor and functional managers taking into consideration resource and skill demands.
- Facilitate core team and vendor meetings, identify and resolve cross-functional dependencies that may impact critical Project deliverables and milestones.
- Manage internal and external stakeholders as well as change management processes for all projects handled
- Prepare reports and communicate updates on all ongoing projects to all stakeholders.
- Guide and facilitate the Project organization through the project life cycle in line with accepted Corporate quality & excellence principles.
- Manage the planning and implementation of commercial-related projects, in close cooperation with internal and external stakeholders, driving best practices to time, cost, and quality, and also developing project business cases with emphasis on NPV, IRR & ROI.
- Identification and analysis of risks, dependencies, constraints, and assumptions.
- Escalation reporting, issues, and conflict resolution.
Educational Requirements
- First Degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized university.
- Certification in PMP or Prince 2 as an advantage.
- Six(6) to Eight (8) years of work experience, with three (3) in a supervisory role as an advantage.
Knowledge:
- Project Planning and Control.
- Budgeting.
- Data Gathering and Analysis.
Skills:
- Problem Solving.
- Communication.
- Change Management.
Behavior:
- Passion for Excellence.
- Integrity.
- Empowering people.
- Growing people.
- Teamwork.
- Customer Focus.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Job Title: Director, Internal Audit
Job ID: IRC4311
Location: Nigeria
Job Purpose
- Provide assurance to the board of directors, through the Board Audit and Compliance Committee, as part of its oversight function over EMTS management, of the effectiveness and efficiency of governance, risk management, and controls.
- Partner with executive management and the Board Audit and Risk Committee to help them fulfill their broad responsibilities for effective governance.
Job Summary
- The overall objective of this position is to provide independent and objective assurance and consulting services in compliance with established professional internal auditing standards.
- The Director, Internal Audit will lead a team of auditors in performing audits and consulting services and ensure that the internal audit activity evaluates and contributes to the improvement of governance, risk management, and control processes, in the Company, using a systematic and disciplined approach.
- The Director, Internal Audit will have a dual reporting role, functionally to the Board Audit and Risk Committee and administratively to the CEO. The Director will be responsible for providing strong leadership and vision, as well as management, planning, and execution of all internal audit activities for EMTS. These activities align around three major themes:
- Evaluate process and controls over financial, operational, IT, and technical functions.
- Monitor compliance with specific contractual arrangements and regulations.
- Consult with teams on financial and other process efficiency initiatives.
Principal Functions
Management of Internal Audit Department:
- Oversee the internal audit function as a whole and provide leadership and counsel to the department.
- Establish the audit universe and prepare the annual audit plan on an ongoing basis, including the reviews and approval of key audit planning documents, which define the audit scope, timing, and resources required for each audit assignment.
- Develop short and long-term strategic plans in alignment with the company’s goals. Utilize resources effectively.
Internal Audit Charter, Policy &Procedure Development:
- Develop the Internal Audit Charter and audit operating policies and procedures. Establish work standards for audit staff and implement approved policies and procedures.
- Periodically evaluate the quality of the audit work performed to ensure the effectiveness of the Internal Audit Department.
- Review for continued relevance and update on an ongoing basis the Internal Audit Charter, policies and procedures, methodology, frameworks, and tools and resend them to the MD/CEO and Board Audit and Risk Committee for approval.
Governance:
- Assess and make appropriate recommendations for improving the governance process in the Company in its accomplishment of the following objectives: Promoting appropriate ethics and values within the organization, and ensuring effective organizational performance management and accountability. Promote a high level of ethical awareness and conduct within EMTS in support of the Company’s Code of Business Conduct.
- Evaluate business practices, policies, procedures, and controls to ensure they are consistently upheld throughout the organization in accordance with EMTS principles, values, and mission.
Risk Management:
- Evaluate the effectiveness and contribute to the improvement of risk management processes through an assessment of whether significant risks are identified and assessed, and appropriate risk responses selected which align risks with the company’s risk appetite.
- Conduct a company-wide risk assessment on an annual basis. Identify weaknesses in current operational practices and recommend solutions to improve controls, efficiency, and effectiveness
Controls
- Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of controls in responding to risks within the company’s governance, operations, and information systems regarding the achievement of the organization’s strategic objectives;
- Reliability and integrity of financial and operational information; Effectiveness and efficiency of operations and programs;
- Safeguarding of assets; and Compliance with laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and contracts.
Develop and Execute Audit Plan:
- Develop and maintain a risk-based audit plan designed to improve efficiencies, effectiveness, and economies within the company.
- Communicate the internal audit activity’s plans and resource requirements to senior management and the Board Audit and Risk Committee for review and approval.
- Direct the execution of the audit work plan and conduct the necessary supervision and quality assurance procedures.
Reporting to Senior Management and the Board Audit and Risk Committee:
- Report periodically to Senior Management and the Board Audit and Risk Committee on the internal audit activity’s purpose, authority, responsibility, and performance relative to its plan.
- Reporting must also include significant risk exposures and control issues, including fraud risks, governance issues, and other matters needed or requested by senior management and the board
Compliance:
- In conjunction with the Chief Compliance Officer and the Regulatory Unit, identify areas of the Company requiring regulatory compliance audits.
- Ensure compliance practices are incorporated into regular audits and report areas of non-compliance to Executive Management and the Board Audit and Risk Committee.
Supervision/Development of Employees:
- Provide routine coaching, training, and assistance for direct reports to develop knowledge, skills, and abilities to maximize performance.
- Ascertain skills gap on an ongoing basis, develop and update the annual training plan incorporating skills gap noted for all levels of internal audit staff.
- Prepare performance evaluations for all internal audit employees in accordance with the company’s performance appraisal system.
Investigation/Forensic Audit:
- Conduct fraud risk assessment to identify fraud risks that could have a significant financial or reputational impact on the company.
- Conduct forensic audits and investigations into all cases of frauds, losses, and malpractices company-wide.
- Ensure all investigation and forensic audits are performed in a conscientious and careful manner incorporating careful application of professional standards and observation of relevant legal requirements and rules of professional conduct.
Monitoring Progress:
- Establish a follow-up process to monitor and ensure that management actions, in respect of audit findings, have been effectively implemented or that Senior Management has accepted the risk of not taking action.
Quality Assurance and Improvement Programme:
- Develop and maintain a quality assurance and improvement program that covers all aspects of the internal audit activity.
- The quality assurance and improvement program must include both internal and external assessments and the results communicated to Senior Management and the Board Audit and Risk Committee.
Coordination with External Auditors &Regulator:
- Coordinate internal audit activities with the work of the external auditors and the regulator – Nigerian Communications Commission and provide necessary assistance.
Others:
- Perform special audit assignments in line with the directives of the Board Audit and Risk Committee or Senior Management.
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
- MBA or similar advanced degree preferred.
- Professional certification such as ACA, CIA, CISA, CFE, ACCA, or other acceptable certifications is required.
- Advanced knowledge of GAAP, COSO, IIA, and other professional standards.
- Twelve (12) to Fifteen (15) years work experience with at least three years senior leadership role in a large company.
- Proven experience with building, leading and overseeing an effective internal audit team.
- Combination of experience with large public or private corporations and an international public accounting firm.
- Meaningful relevant experience in a business environment characterized by growth, enhancement of business processes, and systems complexity.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to deliver strategic messages to senior leadership-level positions.
- Collaborative, team-oriented leadership style with a track record of leading and mentoring teams.
- Ability to establish a high degree of accountability across the organization through both performance measurement and clear communications.
- High level of integrity and discretion with confidential matters.
- A self-directed individual with a strong ability to manage ambiguity and who adapts readily and easily to changes in priorities and business conditions.
- Strong executive presence and effective communication and relationship-building skills.
- A strong understanding of internal audit methodologies and techniques, including data analytics.
- Extensive experience with risk-based internal auditing and annual planning.
- Exceptional attention to detail along with the ability to synthesize and communicate business issues and solutions.
- A proven track record meeting deadlines and making decisions under tight timelines.
- Knowledge of spreadsheet, accounting, Microsoft applications, and internal audit management software applications.
- International accounting experience.
- Proven experience working within a fast-paced, complex business environment.
Internal Relationships:
- All Departments. Senior Management Team, Executive Management Team
External Relationships:
- Vendors, Consultants, Regulators, External Auditors, etc.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Job Title: Director, Financial Control
Job: IRC4305
Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Permanent
Job Summary
- Develop and implement robust financial controls both in the finance and business operational realms.
- Ensure compliance with appropriate and widely accepted accounting practices and standards.
- Responsible for the management of EMTS financial accounting strategy and contributing to the development of business strategic goals.
Principal Functions
Tactical & Strategy:
- Validate all financial controls and procedures within the business, ensuring the adequate maintenance of proper policies and procedures in the areas of finance &accounting.
- Maintain suitable internal controls that lead to complete, accurate, and timely financial reporting.
- Develop innovative risk management vehicles to improve the organization’s financial position.
- Ensure alignment of the division’s strategy with the corporate strategy, goals, and objectives.
- Establish and implement accounting procedures and policies in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and laws of the state.
- Evolve and implement cost management strategies to monitor and control costs organization-wide.
- Implement a consistent review of existing processes and controls to identify improvements that can be immediately adopted.
- Prepare monthly business operations analysis report of projects and customer groups; analyze the budget variances and provide recommendations to ensure the budget is well executed.
- Conduct the revision of monthly management accounts, with appropriate commentaries, providing accurate and insightful analysis of performance in line with internal deadlines.
- Evolve and promote control processes to mitigate financial risks.
- Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality.
- Take ownership of and communicate the department’s strategic direction and objectives to team members.
- Maintain continuous lines of communication, keeping top management informed of all critical financial issues.
Operational:
- Ensure financial processes and controls operate effectively and efficiently daily while developing and implementing reporting measures to demonstrate their operations.
- Ensure that all reconciliations are completed on a timely basis and differences are investigated and resolved promptly.
- Integrate directly with the IT department in ensuring that appropriate financial management technology systems and platforms are in place to expand and sustain growth-oriented business and ensure financial success.
- Support month-end and year-end close process.
- Motivate, mentor, coach, guide, and ensure knowledge transfer and capacity building in team members
- Support the CFO in the preparation of business plans and re-forecasts.
- Analyze the financial impact of business operational issues & decisions and advise accordingly.
- Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the CFO.
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
- MBA or similar advanced degree preferred.
- Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CFA, ICAN) is mandatory
- Advanced knowledge of professional financial standards.
- Exceptional attention to detail along with the ability to synthesize and communicate business issues and solutions.
- Proven experience working within a fast-paced, complex business environment
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to deliver strategic messages to senior leadership-level positions.
- Collaborative, team-oriented leadership style with a track record of leading and mentoring teams.
- Ability to establish a high degree of accountability across the organization through both performance measurement and clear communications.
- Twelve (12) to Fifteen (15) years work experience with at least three (3) years at senior management level.
- Meaningful relevant experience in a business environment characterized by growth, enhancement of business processes and systems complexity
- Strong executive presence and effective communication and relationship-building skills.
- A strong understanding of Finance control methodologies and techniques, including data analytics.
- High level of integrity and discretion with confidential matters.
Knowledge:
- Financial Accounting / Reporting.
- Budgeting and control techniques.
- Receivables & Payable Management.
- Cost Accounting.
- Telecoms Industry Knowledge Skills.
- Leadership and People Management.
- Business and Financial Acumen.
- Negotiation and Conflict Resolution.
- Integrity.
- Empowering people.
- Growing people.
- Teamwork.
- Customer Focus.
- Judgment and Creative Problem Solving.
- Multi-tasking.
- Effective Communication and Collaborative.
- Strategic Thinker and Operations savvy Behaviour.
- Passion for Excellence.
Internal Relationships:
- All Departments. Senior Management Team, Executive Management Team.
External Relationships:
- Vendors, Consultants, External Auditors.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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