🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ IHS Towers – 6 Positions

IHS Towers is the largest independent mobile telecommunications infrastructure provider in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Founded in 2001, IHS provides services across the full tower value chain – colocation on owned towers, deployment and managed services.

Today IHS Towers has operations in Nigeria, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Zambia and Rwanda. Following the recent acquisitions of MTN and Etisalat’s tower portfolios in Nigeria, IHS owns over 23,300 towers in Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Manager, Commercial Finance
2.) Manager, Network Deployment (Fibre Operations)
3.) Manager, Regional Technical Operations
4.) Senior Specialist, Public Policy
5.) Manager, Account Payable
6.) Senior Specialist, SOX & Compliance

Job Title: Manager, Commercial Finance

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time
Department: Finance

Job Description

• As Manager Commercial Finance, you will develop and manage the company’s business plan; optimize portfolios to maximize profitability; and recommend new processes and initiatives that enable the business to improve underlying profit.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop business models that explain the financial impact of every business initiative or CAPEX project undertaken in the market
• Adopt consistent and repeatable financial metrics to evaluate all business initiatives and CAPEX projects, including but not limited to ROI, NPV, Cash flow, AFFO of business initiatives for comparative purposes and decision making
• Provide succinct executive comments to explain financial impacts of all CAPEX initiatives for management consideration
• Coordinate data gathering of supplementary and non-financial information, in conjunction with relevant functions and stakeholders, to complement project decisions – e.g.  legal/ commercial/ statutory/ environmental perspectives.
• Support short and long-term planning cycles including Forecasts (FCs), Business Plans and Budgets by providing updated project estimates based on actualized and revised activity
• Support Senior Manager-Commercial Finance and Manager-Innovation & LEAN in developing a tool-based risk review process aligned with DOA and responsibility matrix for the market
• Complete standard templates for business review and approval of all investment requests, including CAPEX Committee templates, in a timely and accurate manner
• Coordinate the data gathering activity across user-departments on all proposed CAPEX projects
• Perform routine and ad hoc project performance reviews to measure performance against plans and relevant benchmarks and identify possible risks and opportunities to achieving performance targets
• Work with Budgeting and Reporting unit to understand and report project variances and recommend possible remediations.
• Gather internal and external data to aid evaluation and business forecasts, including but not limited to Interest rates, WACC, diesel cost estimates, price per barrel and other macro indices.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Senior Manager, Commercial Finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Economics, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, and other relevant Math-related fields.
• CFA certification or MBA is a bonus.
• Advanced excel proficiency
• +7 years’ cognate experience.

Functional Competencies:

• Financial Modelling
• Performance Management & Reporting
• Planning & Budgeting
• Data Analysis
• Business Communication.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration & Teamwork.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Manager, Network Deployment (Fibre Operations)

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job type: Full-time
Employee Type: Permanent
Department: Fibre Operations

Job Description

• As Manager, Network Deployment (Fibre Operations), you will manage the deployment of end to end passive and active Fibre networks, proffering Fibre optic network technical solutions and deployment processes to ensure optimal project execution.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and close fibre projects across the business.
• Ensure that civil works, equipment installation and integration activities are completed and delivered to time, operational, quality, budget, and performance standards.
• Prepare and manage project plans and implementation schedules using required software.
• Review and monitor Project Implementation Plan (PIP) as submitted by vendors.
• Hold vendors and contractors accountable for delivering to agreed terms and obligations.
• Control the project implementation process.
• Ensure proper quality inspections are carried out and provide vendor evaluations.
• Manage implementation teams and external contractors during project execution.
• Hold regular meetings with all stakeholders on project status.
• Produce Project reports and project summary report for customer and internal consumption.
• Ensure the team maintains a proper database of all design, permitting and deployment activities.
• Build and manage the team’s risk management processes and activities.
• Ensure HSE (Health, Safety and Environment) compliance by the service providers vendors.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned by the Principal Specialist, Network Deployment (Fibre Operations)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Telecommunication, Science, Engineering or any related discipline and other relevant professional certifications, e.g. PMP and PRINCE2, will be an asset.
• 7 -10 years’ work experience in fiber optic network design, implementation, operational maintenance and managing fibre optic network deployment projects.
• Knowledge and relevant experience in the broadband telecommunications industry transmission networks (SDH/DWDM/OTN), IP/MPLS and Fiber network technologies and solutions will be an advantage.

Functional Competencies:

• Project Management
• Fiber transmission technologies and solutions
• Fiber Optic Implementation
• Reporting, Documentation and Communication
• Materials Planning
• Knowledgeable in HSE regulations
• Proficiency in GIS mapping/applications, Google Earth
• Excel/PowerPoint skills for data analysis & reporting
• Process improvement & Management

Behavioural Competencies:

• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Result Oriented

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Manager, Regional Technical Operations

Location: Kano
Employment Type: Full Time
Department: Operations

Job Description

• As Manager, Technical Operations, you will ensure network quality standards and service commitments are achieved through effective monitoring and coordination of regional technical staff across assigned region.
• Also, act as primary interface with management on technical and engineering deliverables within the region.

Key Roles & Responsibilities
Operations:

• Manage and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners within the assigned region.
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of Operations & Maintenance (O&M) tasks and regional targets. Motivate team-members towards achievement of such tasks and targets.
• Communicate relevant information and feedback from management to Field Operations Team Leaders, Field Service Engineers, Technicians and Contractors.
• Monitor management of network assets across region and trigger consequence management where evidence of mismanagement arises.
• Review need for Capex replacement and trigger replacement request process.
• Ensure all reports (statistical and registers) are accurate and available as and when due.
• Provide inputs to the regional budget.
• Notify Service Maintenance Contractors (SMCs) of sites where they are required to deploy security and ensure that Quality Auditors (QAs) are promptly informed of security deployment to sites as it occurs.
• Ensure optimal supply of diesel to sites to prevent site downtime. Also, communicate diesel needs to the Associate Director, Operations.
• Ensure SMCs carry out Site Readiness Audits and escalate issues to Regional Project Coordinator for resolution.
• Collate daily Decommissioned Asset Checklists and validate with Field Service Engineers before forwarding to Project Coordinator.
• Populate Customer Upgrade Request Forms (CURFs) and share with Regional QAs to ensure all CURF requirements are met.
• Manage and appraise performance of Field Operations Team Leaders based on set Key Result Areas (KRAs). Identify training needs and act as mentor to subordinates.
• Steer weekly governance meetings and engagements. • Ensure required tools of trade are available to team-members and utilized effectively and efficiently.
• Track progress on all O&M deliverables within the region and provide timely feedback to the Associate Director, Operations to enhance decision-making.
• Proactively communicate O&M status, issues and risks to management.
• Share accountability for overall regional compliance with policies, procedures, and methodologies.
• Conduct regular status meetings with all stakeholders, ensuring follow-through on all agreed actions, needs and requirements.
• Ensure smooth and timely integration of new network elements into the operational network.
• Manage and ensure conformity to quality processes and systems.
• Ensure all commercial responsibilities such as Supply Chain invoicing and project execution receive prompt attention across all control points within the region.

General Duties:

• Promote communication among colleagues to drive information flow and curb problems that arise.
•  Prepare and submit reports to the Associate Director, Operations on all matters relating to regional operations.
•  Manage relationships with partners/ vendors.
•  Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Director, Operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical/ Electronic Engineering, and/ or any other related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as CCNA or PMP will be an added advantage.
•  +10 years’ related experience in telecoms operations and maintenance

Functional Competencies:

• Engineering Management
•  Logistics Management
•  Contacts Management
•  Project Management
•  Network Operations Management
•  Network Audits
•  Business Planning
•  Financial Acumen

Behavioural Competencies:

• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Leading & influencing

Application Closing Date
Not Specified

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Public Policy

Location: Kano
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

• As Senior Specialist, Public Policy, you will be responsible for managing all public policy activities and initiatives affecting IHS Nigeria.

Key Roles & Responsibilities.

• Policy Analysis: Research and analyze current and proposed policies, laws, and regulations relevant to the organization's goals. Assess the potential impact of these policies on the organization and its stakeholders.
• Environment Monitoring: Monitor legislative and regulatory developments at the local, state, and federal levels. Stay informed about emerging policy trends and political developments that may affect the organization.
• Policy Research: Conduct in-depth research to support the organization's policy positions. This may involve collecting and analyzing data, conducting surveys, and producing policy briefs or white papers.
• Strategic Planning: Work with leadership to develop and implement a comprehensive public policy strategy that aligns with the organization's mission and objectives. ·
•  Coalition Building: Identify opportunities to collaborate with other organizations and stakeholders that share similar policy goals. Build and lead coalitions to amplify advocacy efforts.
• Advocacy: work with the External Relations Unit to develop and execute advocacy strategies to promote policies that align with the organization's interests. This may involve engaging with government officials, lawmakers, and relevant stakeholders through lobbying efforts, public relations, and grassroots campaigns.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Law, Economics, or a related field.
•  5+ years of relevant experience in the telecommunication regulatory field.
• An in-depth understanding of government processes, legislative procedures, and regulatory frameworks.
•  Knowledge of specific policy areas relevant to the telecommunications sector is also crucial.
• Understanding the political landscape, including key policymakers and decision-making process.

Functional Competencies:

• Commercial Awareness
• Strategic Planning & Critical Thinking
• Negotiation & Communication Skills ·
• Regulatory, Compliance & Governance
• Policy awareness & Research
• Stakeholder Management

Behavioural Competencies:

• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Relationship Building

Application Closing Date
Not Specified

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Manager, Account Payable

Location: Lagos
Employee Type: Permanent
Department: Finance

Job Description

• As Manager Account Payable, you will execute Procure-to-Pay (P2P) best practices and processes across in-market entities.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Support ongoing change, process standardization and continuous improvement initiatives across the P2P function.
• Handle customer-facing interactions on all AP activities.
• Act as the focal point for all SSC-related activities pertaining to AP, including transition of in-market activities, processes and systems knowledge to SSC.
• Oversee daily activities of direct reports and other members of the AP team.
• Manage vendor queries and issues in consultation with local Technical teams. Ensure liaison between the company, vendors and external accountants to meet information needs and proper maintenance of information to meet historical purposes.
•  Provide any out-of-turn support for processing urgent or critical payments and ensure coordination with SSC team.
• Coordinate all internal and external audit work pertaining to AP activities.
• Coordinate monthly closing of financial records and posting of month-end information with SSC, including accruals, cost reviews and assessments for major vendors, etc. Ensure accuracy of post-close financial statements pertaining to AP.
• Provide accounting assistance to support user departments and operations/ technical staff. Respond to financial questions/ concerns to meet business needs.
• Monitor payables balances and liaise with Treasury to input cash flow requirements.
• Act as point of contact with SSC on escalations and urgent requests.
• Lead and coordinate performance management and reporting against P2P metrics with core focus on vendor accounts and payments.
• Ensure implementation of Finance policies, processes and procedures.
• Formulate policies aimed at ensuring process improvement in AP.
• Ensure strict compliance with policies, processes, procedures, IFRS, IAS and GAAP.
• Support training and education on new policies, practices and standards.
• Perform other activities or tasks assigned from time to time and/ or required as part of continuous improvement initiatives within the company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in any discipline (Finance and Management-related strongly preferred).
• Evidence of professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA).
• +5 years’ relevant post-NYSC work experience in core accounting function.
• Demonstrable proficiency in use of MS Office tools.
• Must possess solid knowledge of P2P best practices and trends which support implementation of effective business partnering.
• Proven work history of finance business partnering and use of ERP platforms.
• Experience in Finance functions within telco industry is an added advantage.

Functional Competencies:

• Business Partnering
• Analytical Thinking
• Financial Accounting
• Problem Solving
• Business Continuity
• Process Standardization, Optimization & Automation
• Use of MS Office Tools (advanced)
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Behavioural Competencies:

• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Relationship Building.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Senior Specialist, SOX & Compliance

Location: Lagos
Employee Type: Permanent
Department: Finance

Job Description

• As Senior Specialist, SOX & Compliance, you will Improve finance policy and process compliance by ensuring that policy and process documents are up to date, reflecting current realities and embedding awareness, ownership, and compliance within and outside the Finance department.  Additionally, you will act as the local SOX champion and key contact for the Group SOX team

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Coordinate local SOX requirements as the local SOX Champion, including RACM validation and sign offs, control design inputs, follow-up on evidence submission, training, and change management.
• Test operating effectiveness of selected key SOX controls in a period prior to formal management or external audit testing.
• Ensure control ownership is routinely updated for all key and non-key controls for the local market by ensuring that RACM documents are aligned with the organisational structure.
• Maintain the database of deficiencies and open control issues, undertaking root cause analyses, following up and tracking management actions, escalation, collaborating with the Internal Audit and SOX Teams. Drive remediation efforts through the risk management application and engagement with issue owners.
• Review policy documents on an annual basis to ensure that they reflect current realities and best practice guidelines.
• Create and implement an annual training plan for all key stakeholders within, and outside of the Finance function covering all finance processes and policies.
• Perform policy and process risk-based compliance reviews.
• Develop a policy and process dashboard, monitor and report monthly against set KPIs.
• Review appropriateness of user access to key Finance systems through assessment of appropriate segregation of duties, alignment between privileges and job role and employment status.
• Translate work objectives into tactical work plans through liaising with management to ensure that objectives are met within agreed timelines.
• Planning and conducting business understanding workshops and undertaking risk assessment for the evaluation of risk of misstatement of financial reports or non-compliance to policies. Undertake risk assessment to identify compliance key areas of focus through discovery investigations to identify opportunities to add value through compliance reviews and assurance activities.
• Collection, review, and analysis of workings and other financial information prepared by accounting department for identification of exceptions. Analyzing and reviewing of other non-financial information reported to management for completeness and accuracy.
• Work with / cooperate with group Fin Ops functions, Global process owners and SOX team on driving consistency with a global IHS outlook and compliance work.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Director, Finance Process Optimisation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or related field.
• Professional auditing and/or accounting certification a must e.g., ACA, ACCA
• Minimum of 6 years relevant experience in audit or accounting. Industry experience in internal audit is an asset.
• Good appreciation of IFRS accounting, SOX, ITGC and COSO.
• Internal/external audit training is a must.

Functional Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking
• Internal Audit
• Risk Assessment
• Financial Acumen
• Use of MS Office Tools
• Flowcharting
• Business Communication
• Workload Management

Behavioural Competencies:

• Collaboration & Teamwork

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online