Principal Specialist: Real Estate at Vodafone Global Enterprise

Role purpose:

The Principal Specialist: Real Estate (RE) will be responsibility to manage transactional sub-processes of the end-to-end Real Estate Contract Management and accounting processes in a timely and accurate manner, in accordance with defined operating procedures, policies, SOX, compliance, IFRS16, and business partner service level agreements. 

The Principal Specialist: RE is responsible for the accounting treatment of lease accounting related to Network Infrastructure sites, Subscriber Lines, Site Sharing (lease in & lease out), Finance Leases and Office Accommodation contracts ensuring timeous payment and SOX control compliance. The individual will enjoy problem-solving and striving to improve the metric of the operational process. A culture of continuous process improvement will be essential to ensure excellent operational performance.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Oversee and management of Real Estate Accounting activities performed in Local Market & Shared Services 
• Completeness and accuracy of accounting and reporting related to RE contract management, electricity & other utility expenses, and recoveries
• IFRS16 and IAS17 accounting, processes, and reporting
• Ensure timely payment and resolution of escalated queries relating to contract payment
• Manage, improve, and develop relationships with internal (Finance Operations, Finance Business Partners, Facilities, Technology team, Regional and National Property teams) & external stakeholders

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Must have technical/professional qualifications: 
• Chartered Accountant 
• 8+ years of relevant financial experience
• Experience with the SAP RE module (Desired)

Core competencies, knowledge, and experience :

• Deep understanding of the Telecommunication industry
• Extensive IAS17 & IFRS16 knowledge
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office, especially Advanced Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Financial systems especially SAP
• Analytical thinking
• Problem solving
• Innovative 
• Writing
• Stress management
• Effective communication
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work with little or no supervision
• Adherence to policies and procedures
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills and within a Global community
• Manage staff working across multinational environments and stakeholders 

Closing date for Applications:  10 February 2023.