Specialist: Accounts Payable
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What you’ll do
Role purpose:
To manage the Finance function surrounding the rental portfolios which entails base stations and
office leases. Engaging with the regional property and key stakeholders on a daily basis,
accountable for compliance and reporting of the transactional processing in a timely and accurate
manner.
The role will manage and monitor entries posted to these ledgers, month end closure and related
reporting for Financial Year End.
The ideal candidate will also possess excellent analytical and operational capabilities as well as
strong financial technical skills.
Who you are
Key accountabilities and decision ownership:
1. Lease accounting
Monthly analysis of operational accounts
to identify trends and anomalies
Journal recommendations based on above
analysis to ensure complete and accurate
accounting
Analysis and reporting of contracts and
the Real Estate System
Reporting
Analyses of reported data for key trends
and anomalies, exception reporting to be
investigated and resolution of exceptions
reported to management
Lease costs at a site level
Ensure that material risks and
opportunities are identified and reported in
a timely and accurate manner.
2. Month-End Closing (MEC)
Daily, weekly and monthly activities are
performed by a shared services center.
The MEC responsibility will include:
Ensuring lease accounting is accurate and
complete through review of monthly
analysis
Ensuring depreciation and interest is
complete and accurate
Ensuring additional journals and
adjustments are posted to ensure accurate
and complete records for example:
o Reallocation journals
o Intercompany journals
Providing supporting information to tax
and provide support where required
Preparation of SOX controls
Reporting to Finance Business partners on
general ledger accounts
Perform and assist with adhoc projects as
required
3. Internal Control Environment
Support the implementation of a strong
control environment, ensuring compliance
to all relevant group policies.
Support the implementation of an
appropriate SOX controls, internal controls
and compliance requirements surrounding
the month end close and reporting
process.
Core competencies, knowledge and
experience :
1. Core MAST Competency:
Planning, Execution and Quality Results
Communication, Teamwork &
Collaboration
Judgement, Decision Making & Integrity
2. Job Knowledge:
Working knowledge of Accounting
principles
Excellent working knowledge of MS
Office, especially Advanced Excel, Word
and PowerPoint
SAP ERP and HFM would be an
advantage
3. Leadership Competency
Ability to engage effectively with senior
leadership team
Manage internal and external
relationships with key stakeholders
4. Experience
Minimum of 3+ years’ relevant
experience
Technology and Telco experience would
be an advantage
Must have technical / professional qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree / Diploma in Accounting
Not a perfect fit?
Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.
What's in it for you
Who we are
We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.
Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.
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Together we can.