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MTN Nigeria is hiring an Accountant to support planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management activities for the Network Group. The role involves preparing OPEX budgets, financial models, variance reports, and performance dashboards, while collaborating with Network, TowerCo, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting and cost management. Candidates need a first degree, a professional accounting qualification, and 3–7 years of relevant experience.
- Accounting role focused on budgeting, forecasting, and cost management for MTN's Network Group
- Requires ACA, CPA, ACCA, or CIMA professional qualification
- 3–7 years of experience needed; telecoms experience is desirable
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MTN Nigeria is hiring an Accountant to support planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management activities for the Network Group. The role involves preparing OPEX budgets, financial models, variance reports, and performance dashboards, while collaborating with Network, TowerCo, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting and cost management. Candidates need a first degree, a professional accounting qualification, and 3–7 years of relevant experience.
- Accounting role focused on budgeting, forecasting, and cost management for MTN's Network Group
- Requires ACA, CPA, ACCA, or CIMA professional qualification
- 3–7 years of experience needed; telecoms experience is desirable
- Application deadline is 2nd November 2026
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- Required3+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
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- RequiredAvailability to work in LagosThe vacancy is associated with this location.
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Original source description
The role is responsible for supporting the planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management activities of the Network Group, ensures accurate financial planning and effective cost management through the preparation and analysis of OPEX budgets, forecasts, variance reports, and financial models.
The role also develops performance dashboards, conducts ad hoc financial analysis, and collaborates with Network, TowerCo, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting, data integrity, and alignment of financial plans with business objectives.
Job Responsibilities
Support budgeting, forecasting, and business planning activities for the Network Group, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and financial targets.
Prepare and analyze Network OPEX budgets, forecasts, and variance reports, providing actionable insights to support decision-making.
Coordinate the consolidation, review, and reporting of Network financial performance, key cost drivers, and business assumptions.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual tower lease cost reports, including analysis of lease escalations, tenancy impacts, and forecast trends.
Monitor and track Network financial risks, opportunities, and cost optimization initiatives to improve budget performance.
Develop and maintain Network Finance dashboards, KPI reports, and management presentations to support performance monitoring.
Conduct financial modelling, scenario analysis, and ad hoc business analytics to support strategic and operational initiatives.
Collaborate with Network, TowerCo, Procurement, and Information Systems teams to ensure accurate planning, reporting, and data integration.
Job Qualifications
First Degree in any relevant discipline
Fluent in English
A professional accounting qualification (ACA, CPA, ACCA, CIMA).
3 – 7 years of experience in an area of specialization; with experience working with others
Experience working in a medium organization.
Experience within a leading organization’s financial department.
Experience in working with enterprise financial systems.
Experience in telecommunications industry (desirable)
Application Deadline
2nd November, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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