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  • Opex and Efficiencies Specialist

    Opex and Efficiencies Specialist

    Reporting to the Head of Network Operations, the incumbent’s role will include;

    End-to-end planning and delivery of operating expenditure, monitoring and analysis followed by implementation of action plans aimed at optimizing Network operating expenses

    Give inputs on OPEX saving initiatives in conjuction with relevent specialist managers to achive optimised OPEX annual targets.
    Monitoring, analysis and control of various Network operating expenses constituents to achieve Annual Operating Plan targets
    Drive an efficient and cost-optimised Network operations without affecting customer perceived network quality
    Prepare monthly flash & forecast and other periodic reports pertaining to network opex for internal stakeholders
    Conducting pilot studies and trials with partners and contractors for new innovations to achieve optimized network operating expenses
    Deliver on set Network’s Annual Operating Plan operating expenses targets by drafting and running projects leading to opex efficiency

    Qualifications:

    Undergraduate Degree in Engineering/Technology (Electronics & Communication) or Finance
    3-5 years of versatile experience in Network Operations or cost control
    Good understanding of latest Telecom technologies and products

    Competencies and behavior

    Strong analytical skills
    Strong organisational and motivational Skills
    Good leadership skills; able to influence others
    Creative to inculcate innovation and facilitate change management
    Strong Communication and interpersonal skills
    Good business acumen

  • Financial Reporting Accountant

    Financial Reporting Accountant

    Reporting to the Head of Financial Reporting, the responsibilities will include and are not limited to;
    Handling management reporting and ensuring all month end/year end closing activities are completed on time
    Preparation of key reconciliations for review, sign off and coordinate General Ledger Analysis. Reconciliations will include the following – Financial Accounting/ General Ledger; Payment Voucher/ General Ledger; Intelligent Network/General Ledger; Account Payable/General Ledger; APPO/ General Ledger; Capital work In Process / General Ledger; Inventory/ General Ledger; vendor, Account Receivable/General Ledger and Cash/Bank reconciliations
    Preparation of statutory accounts and circulation of the Financial Reporting calendar and Foreign exchange rates
    Coordination of all audit activities by ensuring a smooth audit process, and timely provision of audit schedules, resolution of audit queries, response to audit issues adherence to the audit calendar and tracking of audit activities
    Champion process improvement initiatives that build a robust controls environment by carrying out end to end review of all Finance processes to ensure relevance to business needs, compliance to the Group office requirements, regulatory requirements and accounting standards
    To educate the team on accounting guidelines, standards and procedures
    Preparation and disclosure of Tax schedules and ensuring the proper usage of tax account codes
    Timely provision of tax computation inputs and accounting of statutory reporting for deferred tax and corporate tax
    Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications
    Bachelor’s Degree in either Accounting, Finance , Business or Economics
    Certified Accountant (CPA / ACCA)
    2 – 4 years’ experience in a busy accounting environment
    A good working knowledge of Oracle system and advanced excel
    High degree of integrity
    Good communication and interpersonal skills
    Good planning, organizing and coordination skills
    Proactive with very strong work ethics

  • Capex Planning and Deployment Manager

    Capex Planning and Deployment Manager

    Job description
    1. Budgeting (Capex) for the Annual Operating Plan (AOP)
    Interact with the network team in HQ to define the network requirement in for form of BOQs as per the business needs
    Coordinates with the operations to insure timely submission of the capex requirement
    Work closely with the supply chain management, be aware of the contract, rate and price books in place, to price the defined BOQs and convert to CAPEX.
    Work closely with the finance team to validate the capex against business requirement
    2. Capex Governance
    Insure opco compliance to the capex guidelines
    Handle the processing, documenting and tracking the exceptional request of capex outside of the capex cycle
    Reporting and analysis of capex spends.
    Oersee the capex execution, optimize the capex spending and validate the capex utilization reports issued by finance
    3. Deployment: Execution of the AOP
    Getting deployment data from opco’s on periodic basis
    Helping out and assisting opco’s in solving bottle necks and issues hampering the rollout speed.
    Create Project Tracking Systems and ensure continual improvements in Business Model
    Insure the smooth execution of following Processes:
    a. Deployment Workways
    b. CWIP Management
    c. SRN Guidelines
    d. Inter-opco equipment movement guidelines
    Circulating periodically deployment reports to all stakeholders and Airtel Africa management
    4. Partners and Vendors Governance
    Determine and Manage strict timelines and quality delivery in a multi-vendor environment with the major Partners (Ericsson, Huawei, Nokia, ZTE) and vendors by periodic reviews with the partners/Vendors
    Development and Monitoring Partner scorecard
    5. Inventory management
    Ensure Management of CWIP (Capital work in Progress) and SRN (Site Return Note) on airtel Africa level to keep the equipment aging in the warehousing within airtel guidelines
    Preparation/maintenance together with SCM of database showing the available inventory which can be utilized before any new ordering

  • Head of Retail

    Head of Retail

    Job description
    This role is responsible for the creation & management of a profitable chain of Airtel stores. This role will ensure compliance with national strategies, while delivering a strong local competitive edge
    Primary Job Duties:
    Strategic Roll outs :
    Identify & obtain best possible store locations & franchisee partners
    Oversee the vendor eco-system from contracting to performance reviews
    Own delivery of an agreed roll out plan as per agreed quality standards
    Ensure plan for closure of current ARC during conversion
    Store Operations & Audit / Compliance :
    CAPEX Management for Airtel Franchise shops
    Management of all vendor & partner relationships
    Management of franchisee relationship
    Maximize efficiency of store support processes to ensure error free shop operations
    Ensuring total compliance with all defined processes & systems
    Identification of issues & areas of improvement based on on-going analysis of KPIs
    Manage issues with local authorities, if any
    Profitability :
    Manage overall financial performance of the store through delivery of agreed revenue & cost targets
    Ensure profitability of each store & devise strategies for non-performing stores
    Devise marketing programs
    Competitive benchmarking for improvement of productivity
    People Development / Team Management :
    Create a high performing Own Retail team
    Oversee the process for procuring outsourced store staff
    Ensure deployment of national training initiatives; supplement through local inputs
    Customer Experience :
    Responsibility for delivery of agreed CSMM targets
    Identify areas of improvement & ensure implementation of programs

  • LTE and 3G Radio Optimisation Engineer

    LTE and 3G Radio Optimisation Engineer

    Other responsibilities will include but not limited to;
    Able to guide contracted partner on coverage issues, call drop, poor SINR/EcNo and throughput related issues, initial tuning of the network, TCP UL/DL throughput verifications, intra LTE and IRAT handover verifications.
    Able to optimise and improve LTE/3G/2G interworking experience
    Network layering strategy planning and optimisation
    Responsible for managing various LTE/3G KPIs of accessibility, retainability, service intergrity and mobility class.
    Able to do soft configuration, intergrate and monitor performance of dual carrier on Nokia system
    Responsible for LTE parameters inconsistencies check of classes: UNBTS, LNCEL, LNADJL, LNADJ, LNADJW, LNADJG, LNRELG, LNHOG, REDRT
    Required to operate in compliance with the processes, methods and tools linked to teh role and possess service excellence awareness
    Network layering, strategy planning and opimisation
    Stastical analysis of KPIs and cause values. Able to bring out KPI degradation issues after software upgrade/ feature implementation/KPI optimisation activities
    Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications
    A Bachelor’s degree in Engineeering (communication, electronics or related fields)
    At least 4-6 years experience in Network performance/optimisation/planning/O & Mof 3G/4G network
    Good understanding of LTE and 3G feature, equipment and parameter knowledge
    Innovations skills to deliver value to business at multiple levels
    Good leadership and management skills
    Attention to detail with good interpersonal and communication skills
    Good presentation skills
    Mature disposition with intergrity

  • Compliance Manager

    Compliance Manager

    This role will report to the Managing Director. The main purpose of the role will be to work with functional stakeholders and Airtel Africa Internal Assurance team to support the risk assessment process and ensure the risk mitigation plans provided are robust.
    Other responsibilities will include but not limited to;
    Identify and implement compliance monitoring framework, prepare and submit compliance status regularly as and when required
    Follow up on closure of statutory and internal Audit issues by driving the implementation of agreed audit recommendations
    Design gap analysis for all compliance processes and controls, analyse and identify possible fraud and money laundering activities as reported within the company and other companies within the industry
    Design and continuously review departmental as well as organizational risk matrix, discuss mitigation actions with functional directors and ensure timely implementation to ensure business continuity
    Create a culture of compliance by advising the management on new laws, regulations and applicability, support in the development of internal controls and procedures and by ensuring that all staff, agents and dealers embrace the rigors of compliance
    Coordinating regulatory inspections and examinations while assisting in managing, driving and supporting the company’s controls and compliance agenda
    Identify and assess the compliance risks associated with the company’s current and future business activities including new products and services as well as business relationships.
    Identify value drivers within processes, eliminate / drive elimination of unnecessary processes and support the continuous improvement thereof
    As the controls champion, design and implement controls checklists for all functions and hold department-wise compliance reviews on a monthly basis to ensure a rock solid controls environment across the organization
    Qualifications
    A Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting and member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK).
    At least 3 – 5 years as an auditor in an audit firm or 5 years relevant work experience in a busy finance position within Service or Fast Moving Consumer Goods industry.
    Superior software skills especially in advanced MsExcel and Power Point 
    Strong audit skills or controls background
    Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
    Attention to detail 
    Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
    Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deliver results within critical deadlines
    Mature disposition with intergrity

  • Regulatory Manager

    Regulatory Manager

    The main purpose of the role will be to work together with the Head of Regulatory to obtain and maintain regulatory approvals and licences required for Airtel to operate. Provides guidance and support for implementation and maintenance of regulatory strategy required for the Company’s business.
    Obtains and maintains regulatory approvals and licences required for Airtel to operate
    Provides analysis and counsel on regulatory issues and suggests ways to maximise licensing opportunities
    Researches on and benchmarks licensing conditions and terms with best practices world wide
    Establishes and maintains cordial relationships with regulatory and governmental bodies
    Track and review competitor actions
    Maintain good working relationships with other operators
    Draws and manages Interconnection Agreements and terms
    Supports management and collect interconnect debt
    Prepare quarterly compliance reports and periodical reporting  as and when required
    Highlights key activities in the regulatory and competition environment
    Works with the Head of regulatory to develop and submit reports on actions to exploit the opportunities or mitigate the threats:
    Provide quarterly compliance checklists at the end of every quarter both internally and to the Regulator
    Provide any other information requested by the Group Office as and when required.
    Qualifcations   
    Law Degree from a recognized University.
    Over 3 years’ experience in legal practice  or at least 2 years’ experience in telecommunications sector 
    Good knowledge of regulatory/competitive environment in Kenya, laws and regulations applicable to the entire corporation
    Able to handle, prioritize, multiple projects simultaneously
    Good interpersonal skills
    Good communication skills
    Good analytical skills
    Proactive and  a fast learner 
    Able to operate in a performance driven organisation
    Good networking skills

  • Marketing Director

    Marketing Director

    Key responsibilities for the role will be :
    1. Improve Airtel’s Customer Market Share in the Market. 
     
    2.Sustain domain brand affinity and Top Of Mind Awareness  in the operation
    3. Price and effective realisation management
    4.  Ensure optimal spend vis-a-vis budget and monitor performance against plan.
    5. Create a highly effective team

  • Billingual – Information Security and Business Continuity Manager

    Billingual – Information Security and Business Continuity Manager

    Introduction :
    Bharti Airtel Limited is looking for an Information Security and Business Continuity Manager who can speak both English and French . The Role supports Airtel operations in Chad, Niger and Madagascar  and will be based in one of the highlighted countries.
    Key responsibilities for the role will be :
    1.Information security operations across all functions and across all Sm partners  
    2.New Product Development and ensuring security is embedded in new Products and Services
    3. Security Override Document (SOD) and Policy Change Review (PCR) management in applications and firewalls respectively
    4. Security Intelligence Framework

  • Network Engineer

    Network Engineer

    Bharti Airtel invites Network engineers with specific focus on planning and architecture . We have exciting roles at various levels which are to be based at the Nairobi headquarter as well as in various countries in Africa where Airtel has it s operations.