Senior Executive-Lease Accounting Analyst

VOIS; Pune District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) seeks an accounting professional with SAP expertise to support lease accounting and contract processing in a global, matrix-based environment. This role focuses on IFRS 16 compliance checks, contract postings, and timely payments, collaborating with market teams and landlords.

You will handle month-end close activities and respond to stakeholder queries with accuracy, contributing to process improvements and cross-functional support across Europe and other

Qualifications

• Experience supporting month-end close activities.
• Practical SAP experience.
• Knowledge of IFRS 16 lease accounting.
• Ability to analyse operational queries and provide clear, timely responses.

Responsibilities

• Process contract creations and modifications accurately within set timelines.
• Validate contract conditions and ensure controls before posting payments.
• Perform IFRS 16 compliance checks for applicable contracts.
• Post vendor and landlord payments per contract terms.
• Understand upstream dependencies and coordinate with teams to post contracts.
• Resolve queries from local market Finance Operations and stakeholders on first pass.
• Respond clearly and promptly to stakeholder inquiries.
• Provide focused operational support to local market functions.
• Collaborate in a virtual, matrix-based team and engage stakeholders for shared outcomes.
• Identify and support process improvements across Group Common Functions.

Skills

Month-end close

SAP knowledge

IFRS 16

Contract processing

Financial controls

Stakeholder communication

Non-English queries handling

Tools

SAP

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.

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.

About This Role

We are seeking an accounting professional with experience in month-end close activities and practical SAP knowledge to support lease accounting and contract processing. You will help ensure accurate contract creation and modification, complete IFRS 16 compliance checks, post payments in accordance with contract terms, and resolve stakeholder queries efficiently. The role involves close collaboration with local market teams, finance operations, business stakeholders and landlords in a virtual, matrix-based environment.

What You’ll Do

• Process contract creations and modifications accurately within agreed timelines.
• Validate contract conditions and confirm that all required controls are in place before payments are posted.
• Complete IFRS 16 compliance checks for each applicable contract.
• Post vendor and landlord payments in line with agreed contract terms.
• Understand upstream dependencies and work with relevant teams to facilitate timely contract postings.
• Resolve queries from local market Finance Operations teams, business stakeholders and landlords on a first-time-right basis.
• Respond to stakeholder enquiries promptly, clearly and accurately.
• Provide focused operational support to local market functions.
• Collaborate effectively within a virtual, matrix-based team and engage stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes.
• Work with cross-functional teams to identify and support process improvements across Group Common Functions.
• Analyse and respond to non-English queries from European stakeholders concerning lease accounting, using appropriate tools and process knowledge.

Who You Are

• You have sound accounting knowledge and experience supporting month-end close activities.
• You possess practical working knowledge of SAP.
• You understand contract processing, payment postings and financial controls.
• You have knowledge of, or experience working with, IFRS 16 lease accounting requirements.
• You can analyse operational queries and provide clear, accurate and timely responses.
• You collaborate effectively with cross-functional and geographically dispersed stakeholders.
• You can work independently while contributing effectively within a virtual, matrix-based team.
• You demonstrate attention to detail, accountability and a first-time-right approach.
• You are comfortable using appropriate tools to interpret and respond to non-English business queries.

What’s In It For You

• Exposure to IFRS 16 lease accounting processes in an international telecommunications environment.
• Opportunities to collaborate with finance, business and local market stakeholders across Europe.
• Experience working in a virtual, matrix-based and cross-functional organisation.
• The opportunity to contribute to process improvements across Group Common Functions.
• Practical experience supporting contract management, financial controls and payment operations.

What Skills You Will Learn

• End-to-end lease contract creation and modification processes.
• Practical application of IFRS 16 compliance requirements.
• SAP-based contract and payment processing.
• Stakeholder query management across international markets.
• Analysis of upstream dependencies affecting contract postings.
• Cross-functional process improvement and operational control.
• Communication and collaboration within a virtual, matrix-based environment.

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.