Manager: Fx, Cashflow, Opex, IC

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Role Purpose/Business Unit:

Manager: Forex, Cashflow Management, Opex, Intercompany is responsible for effectively leading the teams and implement the FinOps strategy regarding financial cycles, policies, procedures, systems and controls in an agile well-controlled environment for activities managed locally, as well as in the Vodafone Shared Services (_VOIS), within the following FinOps processes:

• Operational Expenses Accounting and Reporting (Opex)
• Intercompany and Intra-Group (ICO) including intercompany eliminations for the VSA Group and
• Forex Accounting.
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the end-to-end processes, related accounting activities and projects within each process to accurately reflect the financial positione organization and to ensure local financial statements are compliant with accounting standards;
• Build and maintain relationships with all relevant internal and external stakeholders, including the Shared Services Team;
• Managing all SOX related processes for Opex, ICO and Forex Accounting
• Managing the development and evolution of processes, including driving continuous improvement, ongoing efficiency and cost reduction initiatives.
• Management of the Month-End and Year End related activities.
• Responsible for coordinating the month end close process and activities for Intercompany, Opex, Forex Accounting.
• Ensure Core Business Model (CBM) policies & processes and governance/compliance (SOX, Internal and External audit) frameworks are in place and adhered to.
• Collaboration work with various teams within Finance Operations as well as with our Shared Services Team, Group Finance & Treasury, Business Partnering, Auditors, and other business partners
• Process innovation and automation projects to ensure continued improvement of the accuracy and timeliness KPI’s within each function

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Chartered Accountant
• 3-5 years relevant experience
• SOX, IFRS and local GAAP knowledge
• Hedge Accounting and Cash Flow Management knowledge -an advantage

Core competencies, knowledge and experience :

• Strong communication/influencing and decision-making skills – ability to balance conflicting interest
• Operational finance experience
• Deadline & Results driven
• Process improvement mind set
• Managing a team
• System knowledge – SAP ERP and HFM

We make an impact by offering:

• Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages
• Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits
• Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies

Closing date for Applications: 25 April 2025.

The base location for this role is Midrand, Vodacom Campus.

The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.