MTN Uganda
MTN Uganda
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
B2CFintechTelecommunications
MTN Uganda is a telecommunications company and subsidiary of MTN Group, providing voice, data, mobile money, fixed-line and internet services in Uganda. Its work spans telecom networks and consumer financial services, with teams supporting connectivity and mobile money products for customers.

Manager, IFRS 9 Provisions, Profitability and Risk Appetite

Lead MTN South Africa’s IFRS 9 credit-loss provisions, profitability modelling and credit risk appetite analytics. The role also oversees budgeting, audits, projects and credit analytics staff.

Description

  • Ensure IFRS 9 models are technically sound and accurate.
  • Track provisions and model parameters.
  • Oversee monthly provision runs, scheduled recalibrations and submissions to external auditors.
  • Lead profitability model analysis to set and maintain credit risk appetite.
  • Track cash receipts and profitability across risk segments.
  • Advise on collection targets and pricing.
  • Forecast, plan, review and optimise the business unit budget.
  • Monitor costs and make effective use of resources.
  • Maintain records for provisions, profitability and risk appetite.
  • Ensure records are retained in line with legislative requirements.
  • Set methods and standards for the credit analytics strategy.
  • Keep departmental projects on schedule and aligned with quality standards.
  • Manage departmental HR, including recruitment, training, staff development, motivation and retention.
  • Set departmental KPAs and KPIs and oversee performance.
  • Prepare monthly reports on departmental performance.
  • Recruit and develop talent, retain employees and identify future leaders.
  • Manage employee relations, Employment Equity, diversity, coaching and conflict resolution.
  • Deliver departmental projects, ongoing model improvements, IFRS 9 provision estimates and data submissions to external auditors.

Requirements

  • Honours degree in Advanced Mathematics, Business Mathematics, Statistics or Risk Management.
  • Programming coursework, qualifications or certifications are an advantage.
  • At least five years of experience in telecommunications or a relevant finance industry.
  • Five years of experience in credit analytics and modelling.
  • Experience in risk-based pricing modelling is an advantage.
  • At least two years of people-management experience.
  • Experience with Oracle SQL, SAS, Power BI, R, Python and Presto/Hive.
  • Demonstrated confidence and experience in IFRS 9 provisions modelling and monitoring.
  • Sound knowledge of the IFRS 9 Standard.
  • Ability to adapt to different platforms and programming languages.
  • Knowledge of regulatory and legislative requirements.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, conflict-management, written and verbal communication skills.

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