Deputy Manager- Lease Accounting & German Language Specialist

Vodafone Group Plc; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) in Pune, India, seeks a German Lease Accounting Specialist to support real estate finance operations using SAP RE-FX, including contract creation, modification and approval. Fluency in German is essential for communication with German-speaking stakeholders and handling German documents.

You will apply lease accounting knowledge and maintain process controls for accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• German language proficiency (B2/C1) required.
• English proficiency required for communication.
• Foundational knowledge of accounting and lease accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify and approve real estate contracts within SAP RE-FX.
• Process financial transactions accurately and within timelines.
• Communicate with German-speaking stakeholders and suppliers.

Skills

German language

English language

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Tools

SAP RE-FX

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Who we are

VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation.

As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability.

We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal.

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About this Role

We are seeking a German Lease Accounting Specialist to support real estate finance operations for Vantage Towers. Based in Pune, India, the role is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions within SAP RE-FX, including contract creation, modification and approval.

Fluency in spoken and written German is essential, as the role involves regular communication with German-speaking stakeholders and suppliers, as well as the handling of financial and contractual documentation in German. The successful candidate will apply lease accounting knowledge, maintain process controls and support accurate operational reporting.

What you’ll do

• Create, modify and approve real estate contracts within SAP RE-FX.
• Process financial transactions accurately and within agreed timelines.
• Communicate effectively with German-speaking stakeholders and suppliers.
• Review and handle financial and contractual documentation written in German.
• Apply lease accounting principles and procedures to operational activities.
• Maintain and monitor relevant process controls.
• Complete business-as-usual activities in accordance with agreed key performance indicators and service-level agreements.
• Deliver accurate, high-quality work within established deadlines.
• Apply analytical thinking and attention to detail when reviewing transactions and resolving issues.

Who you are

• You have German-language proficiency at B2 or C1 level, with effective written and spoken communication skills.
• You can use German confidently in both business and technical contexts.
• You have effective written and spoken English-language skills.
• You have foundational knowledge of accounting and an understanding of lease accounting principles and procedures.
• You have experience using Microsoft Office applications.
• You demonstrate effective stakeholder-management skills.
• You approach problems analytically and can develop practical solutions.
• You work accurately, pay close attention to detail and consistently meet deadlines.
• You are comfortable working independently, as the role has no direct or dotted-line reports.

Not a perfect fit?

Concerned you may not meet every requirement? Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best.

What's in it for you

• The opportunity to develop practical experience in German real estate finance and lease accounting.
• Exposure to contract administration and financial processing within SAP RE-FX.
• Regular collaboration with German-speaking stakeholders and suppliers.
• Experience working with financial controls, service-level agreements and operational performance measures.
• The opportunity to strengthen your accounting, analytical and stakeholder-management capabilities in an international business environment.

What skills you will learn

• End-to-end real estate contract creation, modification and approval processes.
• Practical application of lease accounting principles.
• Financial transaction processing and reporting within SAP RE-FX.
• Professional German communication in financial and contractual contexts.
• Stakeholder and supplier communication across international operations.
• Process-control monitoring and service-level management.
• Analytical review, issue resolution and operational quality management.

VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment

Vodafone recognises and celebrates the value of diversity in building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves. No form of discrimination is tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, citizenship, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, neurodiversity, social origin, cultural background, marital or civil partnership status, or socio-economic background.

Join Us

At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this. We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.

With us, you can truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

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