JOB ADVERTISEMENT : Chief Financial Officer- MTN Cameroon - Mobile Telecommunication Networks

Chief Financial Officer - Finance.Finance
Douala, Littoral, Cameroon
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Job Description
Context (Global influences, environmental / industry demands, organizational mission etc.)

We at MTN Cameroon are a purpose and value-led organization.

At MTN Cameroon we believe that understanding our people’s needs and aspirations is key to creating experiences that delight you at work, every day. We are committed to fostering an environment where every member of our Y’ello Family is heard, understood, and empowered to live an inspired life. Our values keep us grounded and moving in the right direction. Most importantly, they keep us honest. It is not something we claim to be. It is in our DNA.

As an organisation, we consider it our mission to create an exciting and rewarding place to work, where our people can be themselves, thrive in positivity and ignite their full potential. A workplace that boosts creativity and innovation, improves productivity, and ultimately drives meaningful results. A workplace that is built on relationships and achieving a purpose that is bigger than us. This is what we want you to experience with us!

Responsibilities
Key Performance Areas: Core, essential responsibilities / outputs of the position (KPA's)

Staff Leadership and Management

Coach and mentor direct reports to ensure staff motivation is high to achieve high performance areas. 
Ensure skill transfer for staff development, motivation and business continuity.
Guide and direct suppliers and third parties in achieving Opco objectives. 
Identify staff training and development needs and implement necessary actions. 
Manage team (including recruitment, on-boarding, attrition) 
Set goals and objectives for direct reports, monitor progress and maintain motivation
Set up appropriate structure to meet departmental management objectives 
Provide an advisory function on governance and best practices in client
 

Governance: Adhoc, Strategic and Operational Meetings

Set up / participate in adhoc and operational meetings. 
Participate and provide inputs in tactical meetings.
Report at process and functional level.
Review and identify key risks, issues and dependencies and set mitigation actions.
 

Manage budgets

Sign-off / make decisions regarding operational changes
 

Escalations

Manage and resolve escalations that have impact on critical path of service delivery.
Escalate issues that will result in significant time, scope, employee/customer or cost impact if not resolved. 
Manage and provide solutions to issues that require formal resolution
 

Performance

Ensure effective execution of day to day operations and resolve operational issues. 
Review team performance against agreed KPIs and their compliance to SLAs and reverse SLAs. 
Review and monitor plan for continuous improvement through leading practice initiatives.
 

Reporting

Reporting in accordance with the measurement metrics set by the organisation
Report on an adhoc basis on specific management requirements as and when necessary



 

Qualifications
Job Requirements (Education, Experience and Competencies)

Job Requirements (Education, Experience and Competencies)

Education:

3 years University degree in Accounting or Finance

Possession of an MBA/Masters will be advantageous

Professional Qualification – CA / ACCA / CIMA

Fluent in English and language of country preferable

Experience:

Minimum 8 years’ experience including: 

Manager track record of 5 years or more at a senior level reporting into the CFO of a large reputable organization; with at least 3 years in telecommunications sector would be advantageous

Experience working in a global/multinational enterprise (understanding emerging markets advantageous)

Worked across diverse cultures and geographies

FMCG/ Telecommunications/ Retail Banking/ service industry context

 

Competences:

Functional Knowledge: 

MTN Business environment and policies 

Cost Management 

MTNC’s Business Plan

Good understanding of business priorities

In-depth understanding of the revenue cycles 

Knowledge of financial and management accounting 

Knowledge of local taxes 

Knowledge of various fraud affecting telecom companies 

Sound general business knowledge as well as knowledge of core business processes 

Sound knowledge of financial management 

Sound understanding of the telecom environment 

Understanding of best practice; techniques and methodologies and financial management 

Understanding of carrier business

Skills:

Strategy Formulator

Decisive Problem Solver 

Innovative Value Creator

Results Achiever 

Operationally Astute 

 

Behavioural Qualities:

Customer-centric

Resilient

Accountable

Relationship Builder

Inspirational People Leader 

Culture & Change Champion

HOW TO APPLY ? 

All applications must be submitted ONLINE at : https://ehle.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/ 

Deadline: Apply Before : 04/17/2026, 12:55 AM