Senior Specialist: Lease accounting

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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

Role purpose:
To manage the Finance function surrounding the lease portfolios which entails base stationsEngaging with the regional estate management teams and key stakeholders on a daily basis, accountable for compliance and reporting of the transactional processing in a timely, IFRS compliant and accurate manner.

Who you are

Key accountabilities and decision ownership:
Monthly analysis of operational accounts to identify trends and anomalies
Journal recommendations based on above analysis to ensure complete and accurate accounting
End to end oversight of process from lease capture to lease payment.
Analyses of reported data for key trends and anomalies, exception reporting to be investigated and resolution of exceptions reported to management

Ensure that material risks and opportunities are identified and reported in a timely and accurate manner.

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:
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Reallocation journals
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Intercompany journals
Providing supporting information to tax

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 :
Core MAST Competency:
Planning, Execution and Quality Results
Communication, Teamwork & Collaboration
Judgement, Decision Making & Integrity

Job Knowledge:
Working knowledge of Accounting principles especially IFRS 16
Excellent working knowledge of MS Office, especially Advanced Excel, Word and PowerPoint
SAP ERP and HFM would be an advantage

Preferred professional qualifications:
Bacherlor's degree in Accounting or Finance essential
CIMA, SAICA or SAIPA essential

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.