Supervisor | MTN Vacancies

Working as a Supervisor at MTN South Africa entails operating within a high-pressure environment characterized by stringent payment deadlines and extensive month-end reporting requirements. This role involves overseeing and mentoring individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Effective communication skills are crucial for liaising with external companies and suppliers to manage expectations and resolve queries promptly. The telecommunications industry is highly dynamic and fast-moving, with interdependency among systems requiring a comprehensive understanding. The role is integral to ensuring internal client satisfaction and operational efficiency.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Deliverables:

• Understanding of leases and associated charges.
• Drive the loading of Revenue Leases and processing of invoices.
• Review revenue recovery reconciliations.
• Liaise with Accounts Payable team regarding creditors’ amounts due.
• Issue Statements/Invoices to Lease Customers for revenue recoveries.
• Follow up on outstanding payments with customers.
• Liaise with business units on changes of Revenue Leases.
• Reconcile Lease Customers’ accounts for completeness and accuracy.
• Coordinate with the Real Estate Team regarding revenue recoveries on sub-leases.
• Review interconnect set-off reconciliations.
• Ensure timely submission of interconnect due to and from MTN SA.
• Handle queries related to revenue recoveries, revenue share, and net interconnect charges.
• Work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders throughout MTN SA.
• Develop a high-performance team to support the function.

People Leadership and Organizational Capability Building:

• Check and review subordinates’ submissions for accuracy and timeliness.
• Drive daily activities and submissions to ensure quality deliverables.
• Develop and train staff regarding specific duties within the portfolio.
• Discuss KPIs and provide regular feedback in monthly sessions.
• Schedule regular monthly meetings with subordinates and ensure proper documentation.
• Manage administrative duties such as KPI approval and leave management.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Promote teamwork, high performance, accountability, and consequence management.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm) / CIMA / Similar degree (non-negotiable)
• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification advantageous

Experience:

• Financial Accounting/Management accounting role in a medium to large organization.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar position, preferably in dynamic and fast-moving industries. Telecoms experience is advantageous.
• At least 2 years of financial accounting with revenue accounting experience preferred.
• Proficiency in financial systems such as Oracle, Hyperion, and ERP systems.
• Strong reconciliation skills, especially in handling complex reconciliations.
• Experience engaging with multiple stakeholders internally and externally.

Required Skills:

• Strong financial acumen with experience in financial accounting.
• Proficiency in ERP and other financial systems, along with proficiency in AP tools.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, including Pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
• Attention to detail and excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Strong stakeholder relationship management skills, including working with multiple stakeholders.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, with a focus on teamwork.