Head Finance Operations at Vodacom Tanzania

Head Finance Operations at Vodacom Tanzania

Head Finance Operations

Vodacom

Dar es salaam

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 OpCo
Ensure 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 team
Build 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/Vodafone
Develop and drive implementation of strategy for the Finance Operations function, encompassing direction; process improvement; human resource capability; organisation support; and technology platforms
Ensure 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 GAAPs
Own, manage and drive the OpCo people change agenda and develop organisational capability to deliver to future roadmaps.

Qualification, Competencies, Knowledge and Experience

Tertiary degree in Accounting and Finance or equivalent
Chartered Accountant or Professional qualified accountant
10+ years financial accounting experience
Strong communication/influencing and decision making skills – ability to balance conflicting interest
Operational finance experience
System knowledge – SAP ERP and HFM
Excellent technical accounting skills
Knowledge and experience as a Financial Controller for a large, global organisation
Telco industry experience

How to Apply:

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