Project Accountant at Vodacom

Role purpose:

Primarily responsible for compiling and managing the Radio Access Network (RAN) Capex budget. Ensure that the Capex investment and Capex cash flow targets are achieved in conjunction with all the VSA Regions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Consolidate input from all business units to compile the RAN Capex budget for the annual Detailed Budget (DB) and Long Range Plan (LRP).
• Consolidate the Capex project rollout plans monthly and manage the associated cash flow & creditor impact for the rollout.
• Prepare presentations for the budget meetings and manage all the budget reprioritisations agreed with the various stakeholders.
• Create WBS’s and ensure budgets are loaded promptly for order placement.
• Co-ordinate the CIRB motivations, projects, feedback and QBR approvals and update the PPM system.
• Continuously improve and develop budget management processes to ensure effective budget management practices.
• Weekly and monthly reporting on Capex budgets.
• Provide any and all adhoc support to the RAN team.

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Matric (essential).
• Relevant 3 year qualification in Commerce is essential, e.g. BCom degree.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in managing Capex budgets is essential.
• A project management qualification is desirable.
• Project Accounting.

Capex Investment Management.

• Budget preparation and control.
• Financial systems knowledge e.g. SAP.
• MS Office and Advanced Excel spreadsheets experience is essential.
• Knowledge of the equipment used in the RAN.

Closing date for Applications: 10 November 2021