Senior Manager - Project and Structured Finance.Group Finance

Job Title

MTN Group’s Treasury function is evolving to meet heightened regulatory scrutiny, a key contributor to business strategy, providing insights and guidance on financial matters, and the complexities of operating across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Achieving top quartile operating efficiency and effectiveness through enhanced governance
• Driving growth through business intelligence and standardization to maximize business impact
• Initiating sustainable technology change across the infrastructure and digital portfolio to further aid MTN in the achievement of parallel climate sustainability
• Driving an efficient and effective working capital management approach across the relevant markets.
• Implement an effective capital allocation framework to deliver on the required rate of return.
• Improving the internal control environment across the relevant markets.
• Assisting the MTN Board and EXCO in protecting the assets, reputation and sustainability of the organisation for MTN to accomplish its objectives.

Organisational Mission

MTN’s vision is to lead digital transformation in Africa, ensuring widespread access to reliable, high-quality broadband services that drive social and economic development.

Organization Values

At MTN 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.

Education

• Minimum 4-year degree in Accounting/Finance/Business
• CA (SA) / ACMA (CIMA)/CFA/FRM (Advantageous)
• Masters, MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification (advantageous)
• Relevant certification / accreditation / membership with professional body as required for role

Experience

• 5 years management experience or more in; with at least 3 years in relevant sector / industry /area of specialisation (understanding emerging markets advantageous)
• Experience in project finance, corporate finance, dealing, loan administration and/or credit review
• Worked across diverse cultures and geographies advantageous
• Experience working in a medium to large organisation
• Experience working in cross-functional, matrixed environments, influencing senior stakeholders, and mobilizing execution across diverse teams
• Experience in presenting to large teams with senior members
• Experience in continuous improvement through the implementation of best practice
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priority projects and initiatives

Functional Competencies

• Financial modelling and scenario analysis
• South African and international funding
• Project management
• Treasury systems
• Risk management and funding instruments
• Understanding of Forex and cash markets processes and constraints
• Proven success in delivery of high-quality analytics

Competencies

• Execution Discipline – Operates with high personal accountability, driving projects through to closure
• Problem Solving & Prioritisation – Navigates ambiguity and prioritises competing transformation demands with clarity and focus
• Structured Communication – Communicates progress, risks, and decisions clearly through dashboards, reports, and oral briefings to senior stakeholders