Job Description

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Certified by the Top Employer Institute 2024.Role Purpose/Business Unit:To manage the Finance function surrounding the rental portfolios which entails base stations and office leases. Engaging with the regional property and key stakeholders daily, accountable for compliance and reporting of the transactional processing in a timely and accurate manner. The role will manage and monitor entries posted to these ledgers, month end closure and related reporting for Financial Year End. The ideal candidate will also possess excellent analytical and operational capabilities as well as strong financial technical skillsYour responsibilities will include:Lease Accounting

• Monthly analysis of operational accounts to identify trends and anomalies
• Journal recommendations based on above analysis to ensure complete and accurate accounting
• Analysis and reporting of contracts and the Real Estate System

Reporting

• Analyses of reported data for key trends and anomalies, exception reporting to be investigated and resolution of exceptions reported to management
• Lease costs at a site level
• 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:

• Reallocation journals
• Intercompany journals
• Providing supporting information to tax and provide support where required
• Preparation of SOX controls
• Reporting to Finance Business partners on general ledger accounts
• Perform and assist with adhoc projects as required

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.

The Ideal candidate for this role will have:Must have technical / professional

• Minimum of 2+ years' relevant experience
• Technology and Telco experience would be an advantage
• Working knowledge of Accounting principles
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office, especially Advanced Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• SAP ERP and HFM would be an advantage

Core MAST Competency:

• Planning, Execution and Quality Results
• Communication, Teamwork & Collaboration
• Judgement, Decision Making & Integrity
• Ability to engage effectively with senior leadership team
• Manage internal and external relationships with key stakeholders

We make an impact by offering:

• Enticing incentive programs, competitive benefit packages, and an exclusive 13th cheque
• 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: 26 March 2024The base location for this role is Knightsbridge Office ParkThe 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 organizational culture that recognizes, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.Commitment from VodacomVodacom is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognized, developed and rewarded. We believe that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business and we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment which respects, values, celebrates and makes the most of peoples individual differences - we are not only multinational but multicultural too. At Vodacom you will have access to our excellent flexible benefits programme that you would expect from any global company.

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