Specialist: Real estate - Bryanston

Vodafone Global Enterprise is part of the Vodafone Group, dedicated to simplifying the management of global communications for the world's largest multi-national companies.

Specialists in enterprise mobility, Vodafone Global Enterprise focuses on implementing mobility strategies and solutions tailored to the needs of global corporations - enabling them to focus on their core business

With over a billion people spread across over 50 countries, Africa is developing at an unprecedented rate, The GDP of the continent is expected to hit $2.6 trillion by the year 2020. This expansion is matched by the growth in mobile subscribers. These have increased by some 20% each year over the past six years, with over 75% penetration and more than a billion subscribers expected by the end of 2016.

Many global businesses are now firmly established across the continent and are taking advantage of the many opportunities for expansion. By helping businesses manage the complex business challenges that exist in Africa, we are helping to transform the way the region's businesses participate in today's fast-moving global economy.Role Purpose/Business Unit:

To manage the Finance function surrounding the rental portfolios which entails base stations and office leases. Engaging with the regional property and key stakeholders daily, accountable for compliance and reporting of the transactional processing in a timely and accurate manner. The role will manage and monitor entries posted to these ledgers, month end closure and related reporting for Financial Year End. The ideal candidate will also possess excellent analytical and operational capabilities as well as strong financial technical skills

Your responsibilities will include:

Lease Accounting

Monthly analysis of operational accounts to identify trends and anomalies

Journal recommendations based on above analysis to ensure complete and accurate accounting

Analysis and reporting of contracts and the Real Estate System

Reporting

Analyses of reported data for key trends and anomalies, exception reporting to be investigated and resolution of exceptions reported to management

Lease costs at a site level

Ensure that material risks and opportunities are identified and reported in a timely and accurate manner.

Month-End Closing (MEC) Daily,

Weekly and monthly activities are performed by a shared services center. The MEC responsibility will include:

Ensuring lease accounting is accurate and complete through review of monthly analysis

Ensuring depreciation and interest is complete and accurate

Ensuring additional journals and adjustments are posted to ensure accurate and complete records for example:

Reallocation journals

Intercompany journals

Providing supporting information to tax and provide support where required

Preparation of SOX controls

Reporting to Finance Business partners on general ledger accounts

Perform and assist with adhoc projects as required

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 candidate for this role will have:

Must have technical/professional

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