Role Purpose and Key Responsibilities

Role purpose:

The Finance Manager – P2P and Opex Accounting is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate supplier payments, managing the travel and expense process, and overseeing the completeness and accuracy of Opex accounting in the company’s financial records.

As a key member of the Finance Operations (FinOps) team, the role collaborates closely with Vodafone Shared Services, Margin Accounting, Intercompany (ICO) teams, and other finance and commercial stakeholders. The manager will lead initiatives to enhance process effectiveness, ensure adherence to internal controls and regulatory standards, and provide insightful financial data to support strategic decision-making and cost optimization.

Key Resposibilities:

1. Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Process Management

• Ensure all supplier invoices are accurately processed and matched with purchase orders and delivery receipts.
• Manage the supplier payment schedule to optimize cash flow and leverage early payment discounts.
• Ensure all payments comply with internal policies, tax laws, and financial reporting standards.
• Handle discrepancies or disputes with suppliers, including payment delays and errors, in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready records of all payments made.
• Monitor and ensure adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with the business units..
• Collaborate with procurement and business units to improve invoice processing efficiency and vendor satisfaction.
• Drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives across the P2P process.
• Manage entire ICO process from invoicing, payments and overall management of SLAs with shared service team.

2. Operating Expenditure (Opex) Accounting & Analysis

• Monitor and record all operating expenses in alignment with approved budgets and actuals.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end close activities, including Opex accruals and reconciliations.
• Analyze Opex trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and support operational efficiency.
• Reporting of monthly Opex analysis including; GRIR analysis, travel and expenses, manual payment and one Time vendor.

3. Travel & Expense (T&E) Management

• Ensure accurate and timely accounting of travel and expense claims in accordance with Vodafone Group policy.
• Oversee the implementation and consistent application of the travel and expense policy across the organization.
• Monitor T&E submissions for policy compliance, accuracy, and timely reimbursement.
• Identify and implement improvements in the T&E process to enhance user experience and control effectiveness.

4. Governance, Compliance & Controls

• Oversee month end journals and balance sheet reconciliations; Ensure end to end correctness of transactions by applying processes and tools to capture all costs incurred.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, company policies, and external regulatory requirements.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and timely responses.
• Continuously assess risks and implement control improvements within P2P, Opex, and T&E processes.
• Promote a culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement within the team.

Qualification, Competencies, Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional accounting certification such as CPA, ACCA, or equivalent – is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in financial operations.
• Experience working in or with shared services environments and cross-functional teams.
• Telecommunications or large-scale corporate experience is a distinct advantage.
• Auditing experience is added advantage
• Strong ability to analyze complex financial data, identify trends and anomalies, and make data-driven decisions to support operational and strategic goals.
• Understanding of accounting principles (IFRS), financial statements, budgeting, and cost control practices.
• High level of precision in financial record-keeping, payment processing, and expense tracking to ensure data integrity and compliance.
• Advanced knowledge of ERP systems and familiarity with data visualization and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Excel, Insights, Qlik Sense) for reporting and insights.
• Solid understanding of local tax laws, regulatory requirements, and internal policies related to payments, expenses, and financial reporting.
• Ability to proactively resolve discrepancies, manage vendor disputes, and address financial issues efficiently and diplomatically.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for engaging with internal teams, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain well-organized financial documentation.

• Ensure all supplier invoices are accurately processed and matched with purchase orders and delivery receipts.
• Manage the supplier payment schedule to optimize cash flow and leverage early payment discounts.
• Ensure all payments comply with internal policies, tax laws, and financial reporting standards.
• Handle discrepancies or disputes with suppliers, including payment delays and errors, in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready records of all payments made.
• Monitor and ensure adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with the business units..
• Collaborate with procurement and business units to improve invoice processing efficiency and vendor satisfaction.
• Drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives across the P2P process.
• Manage entire ICO process from invoicing, payments and overall management of SLAs with shared service team.
• Monitor and record all operating expenses in alignment with approved budgets and actuals.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end close activities, including Opex accruals and reconciliations.
• Analyze Opex trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and support operational efficiency.
• Reporting of monthly Opex analysis including; GRIR analysis, travel and expenses, manual payment and one Time vendor.
• Ensure accurate and timely accounting of travel and expense claims in accordance with Vodafone Group policy.
• Oversee the implementation and consistent application of the travel and expense policy across the organization.
• Monitor T&E submissions for policy compliance, accuracy, and timely reimbursement.
• Identify and implement improvements in the T&E process to enhance user experience and control effectiveness.
• Oversee month end journals and balance sheet reconciliations; Ensure end to end correctness of transactions by applying processes and tools to capture all costs incurred.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, company policies, and external regulatory requirements.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and timely responses.
• Continuously assess risks and implement control improvements within P2P, Opex, and T&E processes.
• Promote a culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement within the team.

• Strong ability to analyze complex financial data, identify trends and anomalies, and make data-driven decisions to support operational and strategic goals.
• Understanding of accounting principles (IFRS), financial statements, budgeting, and cost control practices.
• High level of precision in financial record-keeping, payment processing, and expense tracking to ensure data integrity and compliance.
• Advanced knowledge of ERP systems and familiarity with data visualization and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Excel, Insights, Qlik Sense) for reporting and insights.
• Solid understanding of local tax laws, regulatory requirements, and internal policies related to payments, expenses, and financial reporting.
• Ability to proactively resolve discrepancies, manage vendor disputes, and address financial issues efficiently and diplomatically.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for engaging with internal teams, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain well-organized financial documentation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional accounting certification such as CPA, ACCA, or equivalent – is an added advantage.
• Experience working in or with shared services environments and cross-functional teams.
• Telecommunications or large-scale corporate experience is a distinct advantage.
• Auditing experience is added advantage