Job Vacancy at Airtel Nigeria

Airtel Nigeria (Airtel Networks Limited), a leading mobile telecommunication services provider in Nigeria and a member of Airtel Africa Group, is committed to providing innovative, exciting, affordable and quality mobile services to Nigerians, giving them the freedom to communicate, rise above their daily challenges and drive economic and social development. The company made history on August 5, 2001 by becoming the first telecoms operator to launch commercial GSM services in Nigeria and has scored a series of many “firsts” in the highly competitive Nigerian telecommunications market including the first to introduce toll-free 24-hour customer care; first to launch service in all the six geo-political zones in the country; first to introduce affordable recharge denominations; first to introduce monthly free SMS and first to introduce monthly airtime bonus.
A truly innovative company, Airtel has showed resilience, charting new paths in meeting the demands and needs of its esteemed stakeholders and enhancing distribution as well as providing affordable services to empower more Nigerians.
In Nigeria, Airtel is working tirelessly to live up to an ambitious vision of being the most loved brand in the daily lives of Nigerians as it offers a superior brand experience and a portfolio of innovative products & services ranging from exciting voice solutions to inventive data packages and mobile broadband.

Assistant Manager Planning & Forecasting

Job Purpose
To prepare relevant reports and plans in line with management guidelines aimed at providing direction to achieving overall business goals and performance measurement.
Key Accountabilities
Planning & Forecasting

•     Collation and consolidation of functional   inputs for the preparation of monthly Flash & Forecast (F&F).
•     Consolidation of Weekly Alignment report
•     Consolidation of AOP Financials, based on   functional and Operational Inputs.
•     Review of Monthly/Quarterly Analysis of   Variance.

Prepare & Update Long Term Business Projections

•     Preparation of 3/5 year plan as   appropriate.

Commercial Decision Support

•     Retail outlets profitability analysis
•     Investment appraisals & analysis
•     Business case evaluations & support

External Benchmarking

•     Issue quarterly competitor financial analysis
•     Competitor product and tariff benchmarking/market analysis

Monthly & Quarterly Reporting Packs

•     Prepare monthly Flash & Forecast Deck
•     Quarterly Review deck for Audit Committee.

Desired Skills and Experience
Educational Qualifications  & Functional / Technical Skills

•     Graduate , Professional qualification in Accounting is an added   advantage

Relevant Experience

•     4-6 years in FMCG & Telecoms
•     In-depth knowledge of the telecoms industry.
•     Strong data analytical skills
•     Advanced Knowledge of SQL script writing and data mining techniques
•     Proficiency in use of Microsoft Excel, Word & PPT
•     Strong analytical, computational and communication skills

Other requirements

•     High level of commitment
•     Attention to detail
•     Results oriented
•     Good interpersonal skills

Method of Application
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should click here to apply online.