Specialist: Financial Operations Opex

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Vodafone Full time


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When it comes to putting people first, we're number 1.
The number 1 Top Employer in South Africa.
Certified by the Top Employer Institute 2024.

Role Purpose/Business Unit:

The role is accountable to ensure accurate and complete Opex related accounting related to the
operations and maintenance of sites at a site level. The role will manage and monitor all entries
posted to these ledgers, month end closure and related reporting for Financial Year End.

The Specialist:

Financial Operations Opex will also support the Senior Specialist with compliance with IFRS and Group Policies, support the implementation and review of financial Policies and Procedures, SOX Controls and other Internal Control Standards related to Opex.


Your responsibilities will include:

Operational Expenditure

  • Monthly analysis of operational accounts to identify trends and anomalies
  • Journal recommendations based on above analysis to ensure complete and accurate expenditure
  • Reconciliations between ERP and source information systems for all accounted entries

Reporting

  • Analyses of reported data for key trends and anomalies, exception reporting to be investigated and resolution of exceptions reported to senior management
  • Actual costs at site level
  • Ensure that material risks and opportunities are identified and reported in a timely and accurate manner.

Month-End Closing (MEC) Daily,

  • Daily, weekly and monthly activities are performed by a shared services center.

The MEC responsibility will include:

  • Ensuring operational expenditure is accurate and complete through review of bimonthly analysis
  • Ensuring depreciation and interest is complete and accurate
  • Ensuring additional journals and adjustments are posted to ensure accurate and complete records for example:
  • Opex accruals
  • Reallocation journals
  • Intercompany journals
  • Ensuring the balance sheet is complete and accurate
  • Through review of balance sheet reconciliations
  • Providing information to tax and provide support where required
  • Month end management reporting including:
  • Cost Center level reporting
  • Cashflow reporting
  • Preparation of SOX controls

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 candiddate for this role will have:

Technical / Professional Qualifications:

  • 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
:28 March 2024
The base location for this role is
Knightsbridge Office Park (KBOP)
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 organizational culture that recognizes, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.
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