Specialist: Retail Economics

4 weeks ago

Midrand, South Africa Vodafone Full time

**.**:
**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.

**Business Unit**:
At Retail Economics and Business Support (ROPS), our commitment extends beyond providing financial support. We provide impactful and innovative solutions that enhance the decision making within the business units we support in the Consumer Business Unit. This role supports Vodacom World events with financial analysis, inventory control and all purchase related financial activities. Our team has a varied portfolio of the business units we support to meet the diverse needs, ensuring tailored analysis that resonate with excellence. Embracing a customer-centric approach, we prioritize delivering a world-class experience, setting new standards in the realm of Retail Economics and Business Support in South Africa.

Embark on an exciting journey with us as the ROPS Specialist and lead the charge in making Vodacom World Events the leading event destination of choice in South Africa

As the driving force behind the Vodacom World Events team, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring that all financial aspects are in hand
If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and a desire to propel us to the forefront of the industry, seize this opportunity to support our world class Events team.

**Role Purpose**:

- Supervise, co-ordinate and process Retail Operations Group related Finance support activities, including risk mitigation processes, management and review of Opex & Capex financial performance of ROPs Business Unit, reconciliation of purchase orders, receipting and payments via EVO/SAP, as well as support in the complete preparation and expense monitoring of budget, reporting, debtors aging review, stock take review and provision of reports to management.
- Compilation and submission of journals and provisions at month end and year end to ensure accuracy and completeness of accounting entries.
- Development of reports to enhance oversight and transparency of operating activity to enhance performance and mitigate risks.
- Revenue Assurance, Stock take review and periodic Asset verification reviews for ROPs Business Unit.
- Compilation, distribution and presentation of Profit & Loss statement and Balance Sheet of ROPs Business Unit.
- Management of OPEX and CAPEX spend against targets.
- Design and development of processes and controls to better monitor performance and enhance operational effectiveness.
- Compilation of monthly and annual Turnover declarations ensuring auditors are submitted with required documentation and calculations.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Ensure implementation and management of financial aspects of ROPs Business Unit banking and stock processes, including assisting management with the correct use of processes and systems.
- Interact with Finance and ensure correct treatment and implementation of Finance processes and policies
- Support the Retail Operations Group in terms of financial requirements and relevant advice.
- Compile and/or review daily, weekly, monthly reports, including ROPs Business Unit Profit & Loss statement and Balance sheet.
- Review and spot check ROPs Business Unit stock takes and asset verifications.
- Compile and distribute ROPs Business Unit debtor aged analysis.
- Issue statistics and input for management reports
- Offer Finance support on identified projects (Scope of work and deadlines)
- Assist with the Finance aspects of capability or project rollouts
- Procure to Pay process, including purchase orders, receipts, invoice follow up, and creditors reconciliation, where appropriate.
- Keep a risk register for ROPs Business Unit and suggest and/or implement mitigating controls.
- Business Improvement evaluations and process improvements.
- 3-year Degree in Finance or Accounting or related
- Honours degree an advantage

**Minimum 3 years’ experience in a financial / accounting environment dealing with**:

- Creditors
- Preparation of budgets
- Motivation writing and
- Financial reporting
- Risk management

**Core competencies, knowledge, and experience**:

- Computer MS Office
- SAP
- Procure to Pay process
- Financial Principles
- Accounting knowledge
- Retail finance processes
- Revenue reconciling and reporting and presentation.

**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 fiber connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies

Closing date for Applications**:20 February 2024.**

The base location for this role is **Vodacom Midrand 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

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