Finance Business Planning Executive Job at Airtel Zambia

Finance Business Planning Executive

Department: Airtel Money

Vacancy: Finance Business Planning Executive

Level: 5

Location: Lusaka

Job Purpose

The role holder will be responsible for the preparation of management/financial reports, performance management and management of Revenues and Provisions.

Reporting to the Airtel Manager Finance Manager, the main duties will be:

Forecasting and Variance Analysis

• Coordinate and prepare monthly flash and forecast by set timelines. (Liaise with Function heads on expected performance of current month and remaining months in Forecast Period).
• Provide detailed performance analysis against AOP and Flash

Business Analysis

• Review and assess business impact of new product launches and Initiatives with Airtel Money Section Heads.
• Market Research – Analyse Competitor Strategy and KPI Data
• Post Product launch analysis
• Monthly Tariff Margin Analysis
• Trend analysis of Revenue by Bucket, Arpu.

Opex Management

• Monitoring Opex Approvals and updating functions on YTD Spend.
• Obtain appropriate approvals for Cost overrun.
• Maintain expense trackers against Flash and AOP.

Business Reporting

• Timely and Accurate reporting of daily CWN with Commentaries on performance
• Weekly report on current business activities(sales marketing) including competitor.
• Collate monthly KPI data for Mapa to be submitted to Outsourced partner (Infosys).
• Prepare MAPA commentary as per group deadline.

Financial Reporting

• Ensure Journal entries are correctly approved and posted.
• Ensure all operating expenditure are captured and are in line with Accounting standards.
• Accounting for Provisions and Accruals, provide input data to Outsourced partner.

Payments

• Enter Payments in Citi Direct for Approval.
• Enter Allocations in non-integrated banks as per bank statement

Required Skills & Knowledge

Educational Qualifications  & Functional / Technical Skills	University degree in Accounting or Business. Professional qualification: CIMA / ACCA (mandatory with second to third level acceptable) Good knowledge of all accounting functional areas Advanced Computer Skills Able to operate in a performance driven organization
Relevant Experience (Type of experience and minimum number of years)	3 years’ experience and knowledge of working with commissions statements, bank reconciliations, accounts payable and/or receivables, and general ledger accounting Basic knowledge and use of technical principles, theories and concepts in products and accounting. Banking experience in settlements/reconciliation (mandatory)
Other requirements (Behavioral etc.)	Strong analytical and problem solving skills Keen eye for detail. Highly motivated, energetic and self-learner. Ability to work with little supervision and meet strict deadlines. Must be results-oriented, setting high standards, and intent on making things happen. Demonstrated high integrity Ability to work under pressure Good interpersonal skills

Closing Date:

Suitable candidates are invited to apply sending through their CVs to jobs@zm.airtel.com. Closing date for receiving applications is Friday 14th August 2015.