Senior Manager, Project Finance Management (Full-Time)

Location: Kumasi, Ghana
Company: MTN Ghana
Application Deadline: 20 May 2026

Company Profile

MTN Ghana operates as a leading digital telecommunications and ICT solutions provider within a fast-evolving, highly regulated, and performance-driven environment. The organisation is publicly listed and firmly committed to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles.

The business continues to evolve from traditional connectivity services into a fully integrated digital ecosystem, enabling customers to experience a “share of life” value proposition. MTN operates within a regionalised structure aligned to global MTN Group standards, policies, and technology frameworks.

Job Context

This role operates within a complex, high-performance telecommunications environment characterized by:

• Rapidly evolving digital telecoms business models
• Multi-regulated operational landscape
• Publicly listed governance and reporting requirements
• Strong ESG and sustainability priorities
• Transition toward digital ecosystems and “share of life” strategy
• Regionalised operational delivery structure
• MTN Group-aligned global standards and ICT frameworks
• Technology-driven, agile, and innovation-led environment
• Strong brand reputation and stakeholder visibility
• Performance-driven culture with strict accountability
• Continuous alignment to Group best practices and governance standards

Job Purpose

The Senior Manager, Project Finance Management leads end-to-end financial oversight, governance, and strategic management of CAPEX investments across MTN Ghana. The role ensures disciplined capital allocation, robust project financial control, and value-driven investment decisions aligned with Group and national strategic priorities.

The role serves as a key advisor to senior leadership on capital efficiency, investment trade-offs, and financial sustainability while ensuring compliance, transparency, and strong governance across all capital projects.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Capital Planning

• Lead the preparation and coordination of MTN Ghana CAPEX budgets and multi-year investment plans aligned to Group strategy.
• Guide capital allocation decisions to balance growth, transformation, resilience, and cost efficiency.
• Provide financial insights to support enterprise and business unit strategic planning.
• Advise the Chief Transformation Officer and CAPEX Capacity Planning teams on investment prioritisation and sustainability.
• Ensure all CAPEX plans are value-driven, executable, and strategically aligned.

Operational & Financial Management

• Oversee end-to-end project financial management, reporting, and tracking of CAPEX across all business units.
• Manage project accounting and capitalization in line with MTN Group Capital Projects Toolkit.
• Control Transformation Division OPEX with strong cost discipline and transparency.
• Establish and maintain robust CAPEX control frameworks for budgets, commitments, and actuals.
• Ensure accurate fixed asset accounting through effective Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) systems.
• Drive efficiency in inventory management and working capital optimisation.

Governance & Oversight

• Provide governance oversight for all CAPEX projects across MTN Ghana.
• Coordinate monthly CAPEX Steering Committee (CSC) meetings, including reporting packs and decision support.
• Act as Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for project management audits.
• Ensure compliance with MTN Group policies, governance frameworks, and delegated authorities.
• Continuously improve CAPEX governance processes to enhance accountability and execution discipline.

Risk, Compliance & Assurance

• Ensure full compliance with contractual obligations relating to capital expenditure.
• Lead internal and external audit processes for capital projects, including resolution of findings.
• Enforce adherence to financial controls, accounting standards, and Group requirements.
• Identify and mitigate financial, operational, and compliance risks in capital projects.
• Strengthen assurance over asset integrity, capitalization accuracy, and audit readiness.

Reporting & Performance Management

• Prepare accurate and insightful CAPEX reports for Management, EXCO, and MTN Group.
• Support development of Board and EXCO papers on capital investment decisions.
• Track CAPEX performance against budgets, approvals, and strategic objectives.
• Provide actionable insights on variances, risks, and corrective actions.

Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory

• Partner with Network, IT, Facilities, Transformation, and Project Management teams as a finance advisor.
• Engage senior leadership to support informed investment decisions and trade-offs.
• Ensure alignment between finance, strategy, and project execution functions.
• Represent Project Finance in governance and cross-functional forums.

Process Improvement & Capability Development

• Continuously review and enhance CAPEX processes for efficiency and control.
• Drive standardisation, automation, and digitalisation of project finance processes.
• Build organisational capability in project finance governance and execution.
• Promote best practices in capital planning, forecasting, and reporting.

Qualification & Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• Project Management qualification is an advantage
• MBA or professional certification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, CPA) is an added advantage

Experience

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in telecoms project accounting and management
• At least 5 years in a managerial capacity within a complex corporate environment
• Experience in capital-intensive industries (telecoms/ICT preferred)

Professional Knowledge & Technical Competencies

• End-to-end management of large-scale capital portfolios
• Advanced CAPEX budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Strong understanding of project accounting and capitalization principles
• Deep knowledge of CAPEX governance frameworks and approval hierarchies
• Strong understanding of contract financial implications
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP/Oracle-type environments)
• Strong business partnering capability across technical and operational teams
• Strong audit, risk, and compliance management capability
• Knowledge of Enterprise Asset Management systems
• Strong business analysis and data interpretation skills
• Advanced reporting, analytics, and financial insight development
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Knowledge of GSM network infrastructure and telecom operations
• Familiarity with IFRS and local accounting standards

Values & Behaviours

The successful candidate must consistently demonstrate MTN Values:

• Lead with Care
• Collaborate with Agility
• Serve with Respect
• Can Do with Integrity
• Act with Inclusion

And embody MTN Vital Behaviours:

• Complete Candor
• Complete Accountability
• Active Collaboration
• Get it done

How to Apply

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