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Manage the overall accounting process, financial operations, and management reporting for the Terminals Segment (Inventory, Equipment Sales, and Device Management) and Vodacom Repairs. Ensure consistent application of sales revenue and inventory accounting policies that comply with IFRS. Design and implement appropriate internal controls to guarantee completeness, validity, and accuracy of financial data related to Terminals and Vodacom Repairs.
Your responsibilities will include:
General Management
• Manage a team of 2 Senior Specialists and 7 indirect reports.
• Engage with suppliers, manufacturers, franchisees, and trade partners.
• Foster relationships with other team leaders across Finance and Business Partners.
• Promote a culture of continuous process improvement and operational excellence.
Reporting
• Generate SAP & HFM reports.
• Prepare Monthly Balance Sheet & Income Statement.
• Create Monthly Management Reports and KPI/KFIs.
• Perform ad-hoc reporting as needed.
Month-end Activities
• Review weekly and monthly financial results reports for Terminals and Repairs.
• Analyze reports to provide financial recommendations to Senior Leadership.
• Review accruals, provisions, and inventory net realizable value calculations.
• Ensure process optimization to avoid intercompany mismatches.
Inventory Accounting Process Management
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data for reporting results.
• Provide recommendations on working capital management during contract finalizations.
• Prepare and present financial results to Senior Leadership.
• Implement best practices from Vodafone Procurement Company and other markets.
Working Capital Management
• Review cash flow forecasts and engage with Senior Leadership on underlying risks.
• Support budgeting and forecasting for Terminals.
• Manage hedging requirements for inventory-related purchases.
Reporting and Analysis
• Provide insightful analysis of Terminals results to Senior Leadership.
• Design management reports and information tools for better decision-making.
• Review interim and year-end financial statements for Vodacom South Africa group
Reporting
• SAP & HFM reports;
• Monthly Balance Sheet & Income Statement;
• Monthly Management Reports;
• Monthly KPI/KFIs
• Ad-hoc
Month-end
• Review weekly and monthly financial reports relating to Terminals and Repairs revenus and costs;
• Analyse the reports to derive insights and provide financial recommendations to Senior Leadership to support the operational strategy of the business to achieve the financial targets;
• Reviewing accruals and provision calculations and identify areas of improvement to reduce accruals.
• Review agreements between Vodacom and various stakeholders and engage with the Shared service centre on process optimisation relating to invoice processing.
Terminals and Repairs Accounting Process Management
• Manage the Terminals and Repairs Team to ensure that the information used to report results and provide analyses to Senior Leadership and decision makers is valid, accurate and complete;
• Engage with the EHoD’s prior to finalisation of contracts to provide recommendations and impact assessments on working capital management/accounting therein;
• Provide guidance on the content of Commercial agreements to ensure the business objectives align to the applicable accounting treatment;
• Prepare and present reports and analysis on financial results to Senior Leadership
Working capital management
• Review the cash flow forecasts for Terminals and Repairs and engage with Senior Leadership on the forecasted position and underlying risks;
• Review working capital KPI’s to determine whether forecasting models are accurate or require amendments;
• Support the CBU/EBU FP&A team with setting budgeting and forecasting for Commissions.
Reporting and insightful analysis of results to Senior Leadership
• Analyse key trend analysis for Commissions and Incentives to ensure completeness, accuracy and validity of the results and provide recommendations to Senior Leadership.
• Liaise with Senior Leadership to design robust management reports and information tools which will better assist them in decision making;
• Review interim and year-end stat packs and financial statements within the Vodacom South Africa group of companies.
Controls and compliance
• Risk identification and control implementation on all financial processes within the Finance Operations;
• Maintain an effective control environment over Revenue and Costs, identifying weaknesses and rolling out solutions.
• Ensure a clean audit report for both internal and external audit and that any open items are closed by their due dates.
Process improvements and issues resolution
• Identify KPI which will assist in the analysis of key areas and analyse the results of these KPI’s to provide input to Senior Leadership on the effectiveness of processes and controls.
• Drive process improvement and automation projects within the environment;
• Utilise existing experience and knowledge to identify synergies within FinOps and ensure these synergies are efficiently incorporated.
• Matric / Grade 12
• BCom graduate, in Accountancy or business related field is essential
• Qualified CA is an advantage
• 8+ years related financial experience e.g. accounting, inventory, audit articles etc. including supervisory experience
• SAP and HFM experience
• ICT industry experience
• Systems implementation and project management
• Advanced Excel essential
• Power Query/BI is an advantage
Core competencies, knowledge and experience:
• Business leadership and transformation.
• Adaptability.
• Time Management.
• Relationship Management.
• Diversity Management.
• Business & Commercial Acumen.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Problem solving.
• Effective communication and influencing skills.
• Resilience.
• Ownership and drive for impact.
• Attention to detail & Quality conscious.
• Planning and Organising.
• Disciplined & Deadline driven.
• Financial analysis & interpretation.
• Report writing.
• Business planning.
• Performance Monitoring.
• Understanding of accounting processes.
• Risk Assessment & Controls.
• Advanced skills in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Presentation skills.
• Clear communicator, written and oral
• Ability to engage effectively with senior leadership team
• Manage deliverables from other departments
• Manage external relationships with key suppliers where necessary
• Experience in financial and business analysis.
• Data extraction, transformation & manipulation skills
We make an impact by offering:
Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packagesRetirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefitsCell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies
Closing date for Applications: 01 August 2025.
The base location for this role is Midrand, Vodacom 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.
Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.