Hub lead - Accounting, Reporting & Controlling

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What you’ll do

Role title:  Hub lead - Accounting, Reporting & Controlling
Function: Accounting Reporting & Controlling
Band: F14
Reports to:  Head of Accounting Reporting and Controls
Location: Pune

Role purpose: 
This role is very important to enable Finance Operations strategy and driving our vision towards being co-pilot with Head of Finance Operations (HOFO)  (Dy. HoFO) to deliver world class accounting, reporting and controls environment and drive Finance 2025 strategy for Vodafone Group.  
Role has the responsibility to partner and support the Head of Finance Operations (HOFO) to deliver finance Operations strategies and goals for the respective markets OR Hub (Cluster of markets). This role needs to work in close collaboration with the respective process leads and service delivery leads to ensure all finance operation processes (APA, ICO, S16, AP, PTP, RE, OTC, TCM, Tax, etc) are functioning in line with the LM business requirements.

Key accountabilities and decision ownership 

Financial Accountabilities

• Being the co-pilot with HOFO to deliver world class accounting and controls environment for Vodafone and deliver Finance 2025 strategy.
• Deliver HYC and YEC LM and VOIS certification as per agreed plan with details on risk and opportunity and process effectiveness
• Cooperate with process leads to improve the process flows and enable reaching targeted business results in the respective markets Owns IFRS Balance Sheet accounts owned by _VOIS for the market(s) and provide analytical view on risk and opportunities to local market. 

Controls and Compliances

• Ensure a clear understanding of the SOX control environment, control design and operating effectiveness, and ensure controls are relevant to changing dynamics
• Own C-RTR-200, C-RTR-205 and RTR-35 control performance and review with LM CFO and HOFO
• Ownership to deal with statutory auditor to deliver timebound and effective audit closure without material adjustments for both IFRS and Statutory reporting.

Business Partnering

• Manage and drive OPRM and Hub performance calls in a manner which results in meaningful value add discussions, clear direction, and effective decisions. 
• Work with Head of Finance Operation to deliver key strategic project of that market with focus on team sizing, activities split, scope definition and accounting framework
• Ensure minimum/no surprises to the local market through applied business acumen, application & adherence to latest accounting concepts & standards for fair presentation of FS, Cash flow, Income statement & Retained earnings

Operational Performance

• Responsible to ensure effective month end closing and HFM submission within agreed timeline and work with COP drive MEC simplification. 
• Deliver monthly Balance Sheet account deep dives and accountable for driving time bound actions on aged & unidentified items classified by FSSC  

System Performance

• Highlight, escalate and support the resolutions of risks identified due to continuous system issues in any Service Delivery team
• Identify scope for improvement/need for change/process risk and work with COP, EVO for automation and system transformation. 

Team Management

• Ensuring a motivated and high performing workforce by providing role clarity and ensuring alignment to business objectives, skills enhancement for new processes migrated/soft skills development though suitable training interventions
• Ensuring operational stability through attrition control, succession planning, job rotation and updated L5 documents 
   

Who you are

Core competencies, knowledge, and experience:

• Domain experience in Finance Operations and Financial Controls
• A sound understanding of the absolute necessity of compliance with accounting policies, standards, and the criticality of an effective controls framework
• Key attributes are the ability to conceptualize, visualize, ideate and “think out of the box”
• Ability to put attention to detail and data driven approach
• Strong communication skills – ability to tell story behind the numbers
• Experience in the Telecom industry is as added advantage
• Experience in project management, functional/dotted line/matrix/cross locational team management is desirable
• Leadership experience of managing teams distributed across multiple functions, and can work with very senior management leadership

Must have technical / professional qualifications: 

• Qualified accountant (CA, ACCA, CPA, CMA) with 15+  years of experience in financial accounting and reporting of a global organization 

Budget owned:  NA

Direct reports:
7+ FTE
 

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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