Etisalat Nigeria Job for a Budget Control & Analysis Specialist

Etisalat Nigeria commenced commercial operations on 23 October 2008 with a promise to deliver innovative and quality services in Nigeria. Since then, we have continued to deliver the best possible experience at the most affordable price to our subscribers.


This commitment has led to the growth of our active subscriber base to over 21 million in just six years. Today, Etisalat has network coverage in all 36 states of the federation including Abuja, the federal capital territory as we continue to build our network and expand to new locations.

Job Title:  Specialist; Budget Control & Analysis

• Analyse budgeting and accounting reports for the purpose of maintaining expenditure controls.
• Verify that all transactions in the areas of budget control, finance, and accounts are effected in accordance with established regulations, rules, directives and procedures.
• Certify the availability of funds, analyse and revise unliquidated obligations to ensure that these remain valid and appropriate.
• Prepare budget analysis (Operating, Capital Expenditures, Projected Profit and Loss, Balance Sheets and Cash Flows)
• Compare prepared budget to actual and determine the variance analysis
• Control and monitor the processing of requests for management approval based on approved budgets
• Analyse various cost control/cost reduction measures
• Implement all established budgetary and financial policies and procedures; recommend new ones aimed at improving the operational aspects of the budget and planning office.
• Coordinate various departments for timely completion and reporting of budgeting activities.
• Prepare special analysis on ongoing projects; participate in the development portions of the quarterly rolling plan and annual budget and preparation of Return On Investment.
• Provide input into the development of the annual budget and business plan.
• Executes rigorous analyses of operating plans by examining the operational and strategic impact of those activities, including both comparative analysis against other similar activities and ROI analyses.
• Carry out other assignments as instructed by the Head, Budget and Financial Planning       

• First degree in a relevant discipline from a recognised university
• Membership of Professional association (CIMA, CFA, ACCA, ICAN, etc) will be an added advantage    

• Three (3) to Five (5) years relevant work experience
• Budgeting
• Financial Systems Knowledge
• Passion for Excellence
• Integrity
• Empowering people
• Growing people
• Team work
• Industry Knowledge
• Accountability
• Communication
• Relationship Management Skills