Role Purpose and Key Responsibilities

Role purpose:

Overseeing the end-to-end processes, related accounting activities and projects within each process to accurately reflect the financial position of the Group and to ensure local financial statements are compliant with accounting standards;Deliver world class finance transaction processing – Ensure efficiency by standardizing transactional processes.Develop and update Group’s accounting policies and ensure consistent application of these policies across Finance and the OpCoEnsure the complete, accurate and timely accounting for transactions relevant to indirect taxes and direct taxes, asset accounting, receivables, payables, wholesale traffic (including invoicing, financial netting, payments, both as supplier and customer at the same time – interconnection, roaming, MVNO/Es accounting), intercompany transactions, etc with support of the Tax teamBuild and maintain relationships with all relevant internal and external stakeholders, including the VOIS;Lead the development and evolution of processes, including driving continuous improvement, ongoing efficiency and cost reduction initiatives.

Key accountabilities and decision ownership

Develop strong working relationship with Head of Finance Operations Vodacom/VodafoneDevelop and drive implementation of strategy for the Finance Operations function, encompassing direction; process improvement; human resource capability; organisation support; and technology platformsEnsure the correct treatment of accounting principles according to national and international accounting policies and VGIAP in all initiatives, new products and services by properly managing and integrating the commercial requirements with the needs of finance operations (e.g. accounting, tax, reporting, supply chain)Ensure Core Business Model (CBM) policies & processes and governance/compliance (SOX, Internal and External audit) and frameworks are in place and adhered to.Sarbanes Oxley compliance throughout the OpCo and thus guarantee the compilation of the entity’s financial statements and financial statutory reporting in compliance with all the relevant GAAPsOwn, manage and drive the OpCo people change agenda  and develop organisational capability to deliver to future roadmaps.Qualification, Competencies, Knowledge and ExperienceWhat you’ll do Tertiary degree in Accounting and Finance or equivalent Chartered Accountant or Professional qualified accountant10+ years financial accounting experienceStrong communication/influencing and decision making skills - ability to balance conflicting interestOperational finance experienceSystem knowledge - SAP ERP and HFMExcellent technical accounting skillsKnowledge and experience as a Financial Controller for a large, global organisationTelco industry experience