MTN Ghana Recruitment for Controller, MFS Product Development & Payments

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified graduates for MTN Ghana Recruitment for Controller, MFS Product Development & Payments.

Launched in 1994, the MTN Group is a leading emerging market operator, connecting subscribers in 22 countries in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. The MTN Group is listed on the JSE Securities Exchange in South Africa under the share code: “MTN.” As of 30 June 2013, MTN recorded 201.5 million subscribers across its operations in Afghanistan, Benin, Botswana, Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, Cyprus, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Guinea Republic, Iran, Liberia, Nigeria, Republic of Congo (Congo Brazzaville), Rwanda, South Africa, Sudan, South Sudan, Swaziland, Syria, Uganda, Yemen and Zambia. MTN’s brand is the most valuable in Africa and is ranked in the top 100 brands worldwide. MTN’s shares constitute the biggest primary listing on the JSE – Africa’s largest stock exchange.

Job Description

Company: MTN Ghana
Location: Ghana
State: Accra
Job type: Full-Time

Job Role

Responsible for implementing the MFS payments agenda to promote adoption and achieve the overall strategy of the business as well as overseeing product development effort.
Implement Mobile Money business plans and overall business strategy.
Implement and drive payments agenda of the business to promote overall adoption and business growth.
Coordinate the activities of the MFS Field Sales team in the acquisition and management of merchants.
Identify and implement different trade elements for different channels.
Prepare Product Concept documents and align with key stakeholders
Coordinate product development initiatives and assist with Go-To Market activities.
Ensure the implementation of the most optimal technology for the different channels.
Responsible for engagement, development, supervision and management of key merchants.
Assist in designing promotional activities to stimulate payment adoption.
Prepare reports on the performance of various payment channels.

Context:

Innovation to differentiate from competitors
Provide other revenue lines to complement P2P, Cash Out and Advance Services
Highly regulated environment
Provide focus for business growth
Performance driven environment
Diverse cultural environment
Contract employees management

Education:

University Degree in Business or an equivalent qualification

Experience:

3 years relevant experience in field Sales (experience in mobile financial services will be an advantage)

Professional/Technical competencies:

Market Intelligence
Product development
Go to Market Principles
Customer Relations Management
Financial Acumen
A deep understanding of marketing principles
Channel Management

Physical Skills/ Competencies:

Ability to manage self and be a team player
Energy & Drive – Innovative, Takes initiative, result oriented and develops self consistently
Personal Skills – Trustworthy, integrity and ethical in dealings
Operating Skills – Ability to focus on priorities and plans, shares knowledge effectively
Organizational Positioning Skills – Good written and verbal communication, presentation skills, commitment to the organization
Selling Skills
Negotiation skills.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should Click here to submit CV and Application Letter.