Finance Operations Specialist
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At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.
What you’ll do
We are looking for an experienced accountant with solid knowledge of IFRS 16 to support the accurate classification, measurement, and reporting of lease arrangements. This role will involve a thorough review of lease contracts, ensuring consistent application of accounting policies, correct recognition of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities, and compliance with disclosure requirements under IFRS standards.
Main Responsabilities:
- Accounting: Manage a set of P&L and BS accounts, including Real and Accrual control;
- Advisory: Advise the correct accounting treatment for new Products/ Processes;
- CoP/ Group: Interact with External, Group and CoP key stakeholders to take advantage of global scale;
- Project management: Implement or adapt Local or Group projects to comply with all applicable standards;
- Control partners: Timely respond to queries from internal and external auditors;
- Provide key insights that helps Vodafone make better financial and business decisions;
- Prepares statutory accounts and accounting of actuals related to financial statements, applying internal processes and controls, to ensure integrity and compliance with Group and all applicable regulations;
- Processing, recording, classification, consolidation and interpretation of Vodafone financials, including the production of monthly, quarterly & annual reports;
- Drive digital transformation, through the adoption of modern, simple, standardized, and centralized processes;
- Ensure compliance with company policies, SOX requirements, SSC processes and procedures;
- Timely response by providing solutions to internal and external customer queries;
- Complete the monthly closing activities in a timely, efficient and accurate manner;
- Perform any ad-hoc tasks and responsibilities required;
- Control of the KPI´s framework for monitoring results overall for key elements in Finance Operations DB
- Lead regular reviews and provide support to the relevant Business & Finance areas on the achievement oftargets;
- Drive core financial implementations and innovation across the operation;
- EVO Demand Management/ Data Governance/ Process Governance.
Who you are
- Bachelor’s or master’s in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, CA/CPA preferred;
- 5 + years of experience in finance;
- Experience in Multinationals with multi-product/multi-segment finance roles is recommended;
- Statutory (Local GAAP, IFRS) Accounting, Controlling, Tax knowledge;
- Proficient in SAP, including SAP 4/Hana and BI tools;
- English Language proficiency.
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
- Hybrid Work Model - Flexible hybrid work model with 8-10 in-office days per month, managed by team leaders.
- Vodafone Products and Services - Employees get a mobile phone, free communication plan, data card, and various discounts on services and products.
- Recognition - Recognition programs for innovative, creative, high-potential employees and exemplary behaviors.
- Health and Well-being - Well-being Program offers nutrition and psychological consultations, webinars, workshops, and discounts on various services and products.
- Learning - Access to Communities of Practice and a customizable digital training platform with high-quality content (namely Harvard Business Publishing and Skillsoft).
- Local and International Mobility - Internal recruitment with local and international rotation opportunities across departments and roles.
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.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.
Together we can.