Job Description

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Role Purpose/Business Unit:

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Business excellence team within the Group International Business is responsible for delivering the Africa hub centralisation of the COE for FinOps. The team's value proposition:

Process Excellence

: Efficiency and effectiveness of business processes and systems. Define best practices, frameworks & policies. Drive standardisation and alignment of best practice.

Governance and Controls

: Design and implement risk management and controls to ensure compliance

Innovation

: Define and implementation of strategic and transformational targets leveraging on technology and best practices

Financial Value

: Support between operational, accounting teams, group and local market ensuring integrity and compliance of financial reporting


To be successful the individual will have a solid understanding of Bank and Cash; and Financial Services); systems across an integrated systems landscape which incorporates several complementary business solutions and their respective interfaces. They will enjoy problem solving; understand performance metrics for world class organization and compliance (such as Internal Audit, Sox). They will support the FinOps International Business team across African Opcos. Interaction with Shared Service centres, Corporate Services, Group Financial processes, local markets leadership teams, Internal and External Audit will be essential.

Your responsibilities will include:

Financial Reporting Assurance

Ensure accuracy and integrity of the balance sheet through meticulous reconciliation and verification Perform and maintain financial transparency and compliance Effectively drive action plans on aged/ unidentified balances with account owners/ head of finance To ensure that key financial and business objectives of the Payments and related products within Financial Services are met with regards to internal controls, reconciliations, financial reporting and analysis. Provide support to the IT and commercial teams with regard to the processes and controls required from a financial perspective

Manage the execution of strategic projects:

Effectively manage Strategic projects, ensuring stakeholder buy-in and minimal disruption. Develop and implement communication plans to keep stakeholders informed of progress and anticipated outcomes.

Governance, Risk Management and Mitigation:

Develop and update policies and procedures for key processes, ensuring effective internal controls are in place. Collaborate with stakeholders across Africa and other departments to define ownership and accountability for control activities. Conduct regular risk assessments to identify, analyse, and prioritise potential risks. Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies, including process improvements, internal control enhancements, and reporting procedures. Monitor and report on the effectiveness of risk mitigation measures, adjusting as needed. Coordinate with internal auditors, SOX, Group Risk, ensuring smooth and efficient audits and timely resolution of audit findings. Foster a culture of control consciousness.

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

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Technical / professional qualifications:

Minimum 5+ years financial experience - essential Payments/Financial Services industry knowledge - advantageous Treasury experience - within corporate or banking environment - advantageous

Job Knowledge

Knowledge of Finance Operations in a Shared Service centre, supporting multiple companies and countries. Knowledge of Key performance indicators used within the organisation to drive business decisions SOX, IFRS Excellent SAP & HFM skills Understand business impact of the respective elements of local and global initiatives/projects Technical knowledge/experience of related systems (incl. interfaces) Post go live support

Job Related Skill

SAP ERP knowledge Project Planning System implementation experience Excellent facilitation skills Communication - written or oral (the ability to speak and write in a clear, concise and fluent manner to both individuals and groups) Planning Change management Aptitude for fostering positive relationships Problem solving Teamwork The ability to explain complex information clearly and simply Operational excellence and attention to detail Ability to adapt quickly in a new environment and work on multiple systems/platforms Ability to communicate financial information with non-finance employees Ability to effectively communicate across all levels RPA processes Business Intelligence


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.

Base location : any location

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.