Etisalat Nigeria Recruits Specialist - Network Assets

Etisalats vision is a world where peoples reach is not limited by matter or distance; a world where people will effortlessly stay in touch with family and friends; a world where businesses of all sizes can reach new markets without the limitations of distance and travel

Etisalat Nigeria is recruiting to fill the below position of:

Job Title: Specialist - Network Assets

Location: Lagos,NG

Job Summary

• Prepare all network-related assets for capitalization, depreciation, disposal, impairment and verification.

Principal Functions

• Analyze and provide guidance on accounting standards related to non-current assets
• Compute monthly depreciating charge for assets in the register
• Provide relevant inputs to support the development of fixed asset policies, processes and procedures
• Conduct timely update of the fixed assets register with all additional network assets acquisitions
• Keep abreast of global and local best practices with respect to asset accounting and management
• Book all fixed assets capitalization journals using appropriate description
• Account for custom duties and capitalize based on sites ready for service.
• Account for network assets additions and obtain ready for service (RFS) advice for relevant periods
• Recognize and capitalize network assets in line with IFRS and other relevant accounting standards
• Ensure that network assets capitalization complies with capitalization PPPs
• Ensure assets in fixed assets register are complete for depreciation charge
• Obtain historical information for all assets to be disposed and ensure necessary authorizations are in place for the disposal of assets in line with the company s disposal policy
• Book disposed assets on the Oracle ERP fixed assets module
• Ensure proceeds of disposed assets are adequately remitted and appropriately recorded

Educational Requirements

• First degree or equivalent in relevant disciplines
• Postgraduate/ professional qualification and/ or certification in a related field will be an added advantage, e.g ICAN, ACCA, CIMA, etc

Experience,Skills & Competencies

• Between three (3) and five (5) years directly relevant post-NYSC work experience at least 2 years in fixed assets accounting and management
• Ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate good knowledge of network assets in a telecoms business environment, including 2G, 3G and switching equipment

Application Closing Date: 19th March, 2013

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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