Reporting Analyst (Cash and Bank)

London, England, United Kingdom

8/7/2025

Job description:

Reporting Analyst (Cash and Bank)

We are a leading independent telecoms infrastructure company, with one of the most extensive tower portfolios across Africa and the Middle East. Our business model promotes tower infrastructure sharing and enables mobile network operators (MNOs) to deliver mobile connectivity more quickly, reliably, cost-effectively and with a lower carbon footprint. In turn, this supports the expansion and quality of mobile connectivity, driving sustainable development in our markets.

 

What we do
We build, acquire, lease-up and operate telecommunications towers that accommodate and power the needs of multiple tenants. Our tenants are the major Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), and we serve them across nine high-growth markets – eight in Africa and one in the Middle East. Our purpose, mission and sustainable business strategy are underpinned by our values of integrity, partnership and excellence.

 

Overview
Reporting to the Financial Reporting Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accurate and timely closing of all periodic accounting and reporting for the Group’s cash ledger, including month-end and annual closings. Your contribution will support strong financial governance and drive operational efficiency.

 

Location: London, United Kingdom

 

Role Responsibility
As a Reporting Analyst (Cash and Bank), you will be responsible for:

• Supporting the daily allocation of all bank receipts and payments.
• Leading the download and reconciliation of bank statements and escalating issues promptly.
• Assessing and uploading daily FX rates correctly and on time.
• Managing petty cash summaries, checking for accuracy and ensuring timely submission for posting.
• Completing all bank (WD3) and petty cash (WD2) reconciliations according to the reporting timetable.
• Documenting and improving processes, including updating SOPs and process maps.
• Working closely with the reporting, AP, AR, and OpCo teams to prevent misallocations or incorrect postings.
• Assisting with internal and external audits during quarterly and annual audit cycles.
• Recommending and implementing improvements to strengthen existing finance processes.
• Contributing to team meetings and reporting on functional performance to your manager.

 

Requirements for the Role
To succeed in the role, you will have:

• 1–3 years’ experience in an accounting role.
• Experience working in a large organisation or publicly listed company.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging and influencing both internal and external parties.
• Excellent organisational, planning and project management skills, with a structured and self-motivated approach.
• Proven ability to set and track goals, sub-goals and KPIs.
• Knowledge of the infrastructure or telecommunications sector.
• Experience working in emerging markets.
• Familiarity with financial reporting and compliance processes in listed environments.

 

Desired Skills

• Stakeholder management
• Reporting on key KPIs
• Project management
• Business consulting
• Business performance measurement and management
• Knowledge of French language (desirable)

 

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary
• Discretionary bonus
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• 4 day a week in the office 
• Daily Brackfast bar in the office  

 

Helios Towers is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. You and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. If you are applying for a position in South Africa, Employment Equity targets may apply when we consider your application.