DGM: Accounting COE_Pune

Vodafone; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is seeking an accomplished accounting professional to provide functional leadership within the global Accounting Centre of Excellence. This role oversees IFRS16 governance, guides high-impact transformation initiatives, and ensures consistent, compliant accounting across Vodafone markets.

You will collaborate with global teams to drive data quality, reporting integrity, and timely financial statements, while advising Chief Accountants and local markets.

Qualifications

• CA with IFRS16 expertise.
• Experience delivering large-scale finance transformation projects.
• Strong communication and partnering skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead functional responsibilities within the Accounting Centre of Excellence to ensure adherence to IFRS16 and related accounting governance processes.
• Oversee end-to-end activities that enhance data quality, reporting integrity, and compliance across Vodafone markets.
• Steer accounting treatment for transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with IFRS, Group policies, and local GAAP.
• Partner with global teams to prioritise and implement key accounting initiatives, supporting business-critical projects such as Device Lifecycle Management, AI-driven solutions, and M&A activities.
• Provide expert advice to Chief Accountants and local markets to support accurate financial statements, disclosures, and balance sheet reviews.
• Identify process improvement opportunities, analyse IFRS16 performance insights, and support global compliance frameworks.

Skills

IFRS16 expertise

Chartered Accountant

Financial accounting

Data analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Job description

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Business Area: Group Finance Ops Vertical

Posting Country: India

Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

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

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.

#VOIS #BeUnrivalled #CreateTheFuture

About this Role

We are seeking an accomplished accounting professional to provide functional leadership within the global Accounting Centre of Excellence. This role oversees IFRS16 governance, guides high-impact transformation initiatives, and ensures consistent, compliant accounting treatment across Vodafone Group markets. Operating within a complex and dynamic environment, the individual will influence strategic decision-making, collaborate across functions, and drive continuous improvements in global Record to Report processes.

What you will do

Lead functional responsibilities within the Accounting Centre of Excellence to ensure adherence to IFRS16 and related accounting governance processes.

Oversee end-to-end activities that enhance data quality, reporting integrity, and compliance across Vodafone markets.

Steer accounting treatment for transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with IFRS, Group policies, and local GAAP.

Partner with global teams to prioritise and implement key accounting initiatives, supporting business-critical projects such as Device Lifecycle Management, AI-driven solutions, and M&A activities.

Provide expert advice to Chief Accountants and local markets to support accurate financial statements, disclosures, and balance sheet reviews.

Identify process improvement opportunities, analyse IFRS16 performance insights, and support global compliance frameworks.

Who you are

A Chartered Accountant (or equivalent) with strong technical expertise in IFRS16 and financial accounting.

An individual with proven experience delivering large-scale finance transformation projects and supporting cross-functional initiatives.

Effective communicator with excellent partnering skills and the ability to provide clear, transparent accounting guidance.

Analytical, innovative, adaptable, and confident navigating change in a global operating landscape.

Skilled in IT and data analytics, with strong business acumen and the ability to collaborate with diverse teams.

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

Opportunity to influence accounting strategy and compliance across multiple global markets. Exposure to complex, high-value financial structures, including balance sheet assets and liabilities exceeding €40bn.

Participation in strategic transformation projects spanning AI, M&A, and global R2R processes. A collaborative environment that values innovation, continuous learning, and professional growth.

What skills you will learn

Advanced expertise in IFRS16 and global reporting governance.Cross-market leadership capabilities within a global shared services environment.Enhanced analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.Application of technology and data analytics in accounting transformation.

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

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Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.