Telecom Costing Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled Specialist in Telecom Costing to deliver accurate and compliant financial and regulatory reporting. This role ensures adherence to Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) requirements while supporting internal decision-making through advanced costing, profitability modeling, and financial analysis.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain regulatory costing methodologies (FAC HCA, CCA, LRIC) in line with CRA and global best practices.

Build and maintain cost models for Statement of Accounts and retail/wholesale pricing justifications.

Support commercial cost and profitability models at customer and product levels.

Optimize SAP systems (SAP FICO, S/4HANA Finance, SAP Analytics Cloud) for regulatory and financial reporting.

Automate data collection using SAP BI, ERP platforms, and network management systems.

Ensure data quality and completeness for financial and regulatory models.

Calculate and validate regulatory fees with approved methodologies.

Conduct cost optimization studies and drive automation/analytics with AI, ML, and big data.

Collaborate with internal teams, CRA, auditors, consultants, and system vendors.

Provide financial insights to senior leadership for pricing, profitability, and compliance.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.

Professional certification (CMA, CPA, ACCA) preferred.

58 years of experience in telecom finance and regulatory costing.

Strong knowledge of costing methodologies, regulatory frameworks, and financial modeling.

Proficiency in SAP (FICO, S/4HANA Finance, Analytics Cloud).

Hands-on experience with CostPerform and ETL/data extraction platforms.

Working knowledge of data visualization tools.

Exposure to AI, ML, and big data for financial analytics and automation.

Knowledge of regional/international telecom markets is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

Advanced financial modeling and regulatory costing expertise.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation abilities.

Effective communication, influencing, and stakeholder management.

Attention to detail, process discipline, and documentation excellence.

Innovation mindset, adaptability, and strong organizational skills.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Timeliness and accuracy of regulatory/financial reports.

Compliance with CRA and audit requirements.

Effectiveness of cost models in pricing and profitability analysis.

Level of automation and innovation applied in financial processes.

Stakeholder satisfaction and collaboration effectiveness.