Executive Head: Record to Report VSA

Vodafone Group; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking an Executive Head of RTR to oversee key financial operations. This role demands a Chartered Accountant with over 8 years of relevant experience, particularly in SOX and IFRS compliance. The ideal candidate will lead the R2R team and ensure accurate financial reporting while fostering a culture of continuous improvement across finance operations. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant certification is essential.
• 8+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of SOX and IFRS compliance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate month-end reporting and audits.
• Manage internal and external audit processes.
• Lead the R2R team and establish digital transformation initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial Reporting

Compliance

Project Management

Agile Methodologies

Education

Chartered Accountant

Tools

SAP

HFM

Job description

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Role Purpose/Business Unit:

• The Executive Head (EHOD) of RTR is a key role within the Vodacom South Africa Finance Operations department.
• Establishes and enforces compliance parameters by owning the governance of RTR-related Vodafone Group Standard Operating Procedures (“VGFOPS”) and Vodacom Group Policies, ensuring consistency, accuracy, transparency, excellence and compliance across all accounting functions
• Develops overarching robust and streamlined data aggregation and reporting processes, supporting strategic decision‑making with the focus on Digital Transformation within Finance Operations.
• Collaborates closely with the Vodacom South Africa IFRS Compliance team to align accounting policy, judgement and application.
• Ensure the timely and accurate financial reporting, enabling certification of Income Statements, Balance Sheet Reviews and other Financial Statements artefacts (Disclosures, Management Reports, etc.) under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Acts as a Business Partner for RTR policies and overarching accounting processes.
• Provides leadership to the R2R team, setting strategic goals and objectives

Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring accurate reporting of the month‑end results up to Contribution Margin, as well as on Asset Accounting and consolidation entries
• Review of non‑core entities’ month‑end submissions to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Review of Statutory Pack reporting at interim and year‑end relating to Accounts Receivable, Capital Commitments, Investments, Borrowings
• Identify and highlight any risks and opportunities within the Balance Sheet
• Ensure well‑managed internal and external audits with audit adjustments below audit materiality.
• Ensure SOX compliance
• Supporting in C4 projects
• Supporting the Finance teams within various Non‑Core entities wrt best practice processes and automation
• Building the Finops Record‑to‑report “brand” across teams outside of Finance
• Supporting the Managing Executive on key focus areas and projects within Finance Operations to drive process improvements
• Create a culture of proactive continuous improvement of processes, systems and people
• Develops robust pool of talents to step into leadership roles
• Establishment of Digital transformation initiatives across Finance Operations

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Chartered Accountant (Essential)
• +8 years’ experience
• SAP and HFM experience (Desirable)
• SOX, IFRS knowledge
• Very strong cooperation, coordination, communication and presentation skills
• Knowledge and understanding of operational finance processes, finance operating models.
• Project management (Desirable)

Core competencies, knowledge and experience:

• Leadership skills and experience in managing teams in a complex, dynamic operating environment
• Competent in coaching & moderation and experienced in using agile work methods and tools
• Track record of embracing diversity for better outcomes; skilled in building and steering diverse teams
• Ability to communicate at all levels (Front line to FD)
• Excellent communication skills to ensure a transparent representation of the results, processes and procedures and to influence multiple stakeholders

Closing date for Applications: 07 November 2025.

The base location for this role is Vodacom, Midrand Campus.

The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.