Vacancy : Planning & Reporting Analyst
Recruiting Company : MTN-Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Business Intelligence & Planning Manager
About MTN:
MTN-Uganda is the leading telecommunications Company in Uganda, providing payphone, fixed lines, fax/data, internet and mobile services. MTN Uganda launched commercial services in Uganda, just six months after acquiring and signing of the license. MTN has since grown to be the leading Telecommunications Company in Uganda servicing in excess of 6 Million customers and growing. Despite insufficient infrastructure, MTN has covered in excess of 90% of the population, providing services in over 150 towns and villages and their immediate environments.
Job Summary: The Planning & Reporting Analyst will be responsible for the preparation of the MTN Business Plan and forecasts as well as monitoring company performance and business environment while interpreting data concerning customers, channels, competition and the macro-environment into relevant, accurate and usable strategic knowledge.
Key Duties
Prepares the Business Plan for MTN , forecasts and revenue modeling to assist is setting the Business targets
Monitors and assesses the global performance of the MTN Uganda franchise through the various business indicators:
in order to determine the threshold of performance warning
in order to grasp each internal and external explanatory factor of performance
in order to estimate the penetration of new product/VAS
in order to estimate the impact of market changes on the company revenues
Collects, analyzes and monitors data concerning customers, channels, competition and the macro-environment translating it into relevant, accurate and usable strategic knowledge:
in order to have a good understanding of the market, to anticipate its evolution and act on it
in order to have a good understanding of competitions' positioning, performance, capabilities and intentions
in order to anticipate threats or to exploit opportunities
Establishes customers' profiles, segments and usage in order to predict customer behavior
Identifies and monitors external and internal factors that may affect business performance and market growth
Performs Product Evaluation: Involves development of business cases for new initiatives and products/services; effective and efficient product performance monitoring and reporting for MTN Uganda.
Prepares Pricing for products and services ensuring economic feasibility and profitability
Prepares financial analysis and modeling for promotions and price reductions to aid decision making
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Business Intelligence & Planning Manager.
Qualification
The prospective MTN Planning & Reporting Analyst should hold a Bachelor's Degree in Statistics or Commerce, or MBA with a bias in Finance
Proficiency in statistical applications such as SPSS, EPINFO
Proficient with MS Office application especially Excel and Power Point.
Skills and Experience:
A minimum of three years' experience in Business analysis, financial modeling and product evaluation
Exposure and experience in the telecom or banking industry will be an added advantage
Telecom Products and services training
Process and financial modeling skills
Relationship management skills
Business analysis and intelligence skills
Budgeting and budgetary control skills
Research and Statistical analysis skills
Environmental scanning skills- to set for new ideas, trends and principles
Strong can do attitude combined with an ability to use minimum resources to get maximum output
Developed systems thinking (understanding the "Big picture")
Possess a high business acumen- understanding of the business as a whole
Excellent analytical & problem solving skills
Ability to meet deadlines
Planning, time management skills specifically the ability to prioritize
Flexibility-the ability to adapt and change in the internal culture
Good presentation skills
Possess an interest in international business, economic and political events
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates with a desire to work in MTN Uganda should send their Job Applications with detailed CVs, certified copies of academic certificates (originals are to be presented at the interview) and names and addresses of three referees addressed to the: the Recruitment Officer, MTN- Uganda, P.O Box 24624, Kampala, Uganda.
Note: MTN Uganda is an equal opportunity Employer. Only successful candidates will be contacted. Please note that presentation of false academic documents and certification will lead to criminal prosecution.
Deadline: Tuesday, 25th February, 2014
