• Application Deadline:
• Position: Strategy & PMO Executive


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 10 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

JOB PURPOSE

• To manage expectations of multiple stakeholders: Ensure buy-in and ownership of companywide and region level initiatives with Executive Council Members.


• To Manage complex assignments / projects: Conceptualization, design and implementation of specific initiatives


• To ensure timely and accurate data for Nigeria Executive Council review and suitable actions


• To multitasking with crunch timelines for churning out data, reporting and analysis


• To dealing with ambiguity in role definition. Requires the ability to take on roles, learn fast and come up to speed on any tasks that are assigned.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Financial Analysis & Support

• Provide strategic assistance and financial analysis support to MD & CEO Airtel Networks Limited in all business-related matters – including preparation for various reviews, external speaking assignments etc.


• Liaise with Nigeria top leadership for multiple policy, process and systemic changes


• Plan, coordinate & minute the strategic reviews and meetings and update the CEO on status of various initiatives to ensure that deployments & implementations take place as per the plan. Work with the Executive Council Members to proactively prepare for the reviews


• Lead identified strategic projects as a program manager (design, project manage and follow up)


• Engage with external bodies and knowledge forums across Nigeria - Identify suitable external forums for representation by Airtel to build and strengthen the Airtel brand in Nigeria region.

Strategy & Financial Planning

• Provide input as required and implement the strategy on specific projects and initiatives. May also be required to perform a supportive role in different phases of the strategy development.


• Assist in creation of strategies and financial plans in close coordination with Nigeria Executive Council Members.

CEO Strategic Support

• Support decision making abilities of CEO by conducting detailed analysis on key strategic issues; detailed financial analysis (ROI analysis, cost/information analysis etc.), conducting internal and external analysis and research to formulate strategic opinions and recommendations.


• Running the agenda and content for important meetings, conferences and forums

Programme Management

• Plan, coordinate & minute the strategic reviews & meetings and update the CEO on status of various initiatives to ensure implementations and deployments as per plan.


• Review and monitor various key programs to ensure consistency with defined objectives.

Support / Networking with internal / external stakeholders

• Identify suitable external forums for representation Airtel Nigeria Networks to build the Airtel brand in the region.


• Network with external forums to ensure representation from the organization and thereby enhance brand preference as an employer.


• Liaise with key strategic and financial authorities, bodies and agencies.


• Coordinate with senior leadership in Nigeria and Nairobi for key data and information exchange and report preparation.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Educational Level:

Must have:

• A degree in Economics, Accounting or the social sciences.


• An MBA or masters’ degree in financial Analysis or business planning is a key requirement.

Working Experience:

Must have:

• Minimum 10 years of work experience in telecoms or financial services.