Senior Analyst Terminals

Vodafone Group Plc; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentives

Retirement & medical

Staff discounts

Job summary

Vodafone Group Plc in Midrand is seeking a finance professional to manage supplier rebate income and the accounts receivable portfolio. You will calculate, recognise and report rebates, while maintaining robust controls and SOX compliance.

The role also supports inventory processes, master data integrity, and monthly closures. 5–7 years in accounting, a relevant degree and CPA/CIMA-like qualification are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Matric required.
• Degree in Accounting or related field required.
• Accounting qualification preferred.
• 5–7 years in finance or accounting with month‑end, rebates, reconciliations and audits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly rebate accrual calculations based on supplier agreements and inputs.
• Validate calculations for completeness and accuracy.
• Process month‑end accrual journals and ensure correct period recognition.
• Maintain rebate tracker and reconcile aged balances.
• Prepare monthly rebate management reporting and commentary.
• Develop Excel/Power Query/Power BI solutions to improve accuracy and speed.

Skills

MS Excel advanced

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Delivery discipline

Education

Matric

Degree in Accounting or related degree

Accounting qualification

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

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Role Purpose/Business Unit:

This role is responsible for the end-to-end management of supplier rebate income and the associated accounts receivable portfolio. The incumbent is accountable for the calculation, accounting, reconciliation, reporting, and recovery of rebates due from suppliers. The role ensures that rebate income is accurately recognised in the appropriate financial reporting period, supported by approved commercial agreements, validated calculations, and robust financial controls.

In addition, the role supports inventory management activities by maintaining the stock master file, assisting with the investigation and resolution of inventory variances and supporting inventory reconciliations. The incumbent also assists with the planning, execution, and reporting of stock counts, ensuring that inventory records remain accurate and that stock-related controls are effectively maintained. The role will be required to perform other ad hoc administrative tasks as needed to support operational requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Prepare monthly rebate accrual calculations based on approved supplier agreements, deal letters and business inputs.
• Review supporting documentation and validate the completeness, accuracy and reasonableness of rebate calculations.
• Prepare and process month-end accrual journals within agreed reporting timelines.
• Ensure rebate income is recognised in the correct accounting period and classified according to the nature of the supplier credit.
• Investigate and document over- and under-accruals, including the root cause and required corrective action.
• Raise supplier invoices and process supplier credit notes in accordance with approved rebate arrangements.
• Maintain a complete rebate tracker by supplier, agreement, reference number, accrual, invoice, credit note, settlement and outstanding balance.
• Follow up disputed or overdue claims with suppliers and internal stakeholders and escal...
• Ensure receipts, credit notes and other settlements are accurately allocated against the relevant rebate balances.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations for rebate accrual, other receivables other balances sheet reconciliations allocated to the individual.
• Investigate reconciling items and resolve aged, unmatched or unsupported balances on the reconciliations within agreed timelines.
• Maintain a complete audit trail for deal letters, supplier confirmations, calculations, approvals, journals, invoices, credit notes and proof of settlement.
• Execute applicable SOX and finance controls and support internal and external audit requests.
• Prepare monthly management reporting on rebate accruals, actual settlements, recoveries, ageing and key movements.
• Analyze variances between estimated rebates and actual outcomes by supplier, rebate type and reporting period.
• Provide clear commentary on material movements, overdue claims, collection risks and accounting adjustments.

Other responsibilities

• Maintain and update the inventory master file, ensuring product attributes, supplier information, costing details, and provisioning parameters are accurate and complete.
• Perform periodic reviews of master data to identify and correct discrepancies.
• Assist with inventory reconciliations and stock-related activities.
• Assist with stock count planning, attendance at stock count, variance investigations and review and finalisation of the stock count documentation to ensure that we comply with Group policy.
• Assist with stock variances, or valuation issues.
• Identify control gaps, recurring reconciling items and manual process inefficiencies.
• Develop and maintain robust Excel, Power Query or Power BI solutions to improve accuracy, visibility and turnaround times.
• Contribute to rebate workflow, systems enhancement, standardization and process documentation initiatives.

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Matric - essential.
• Degree in Accounting or related degree is essential.
• 5-7 years of relevant finance or accounting experience, with exposure to month-end reporting, supplier rebates, reconciliations, large data sets, controls and audit support.
• Accounting qualification.
• Experience in dealing with Internal and External Parties to resolve queries.

Core competencies, knowledge, and experience:

• Accounting and finance experience.
• Accounting for accruals.
• Accrual accounting and Balance sheet reconciliations.
• MS Excel advanced.
• SAP.
• Analytical thinking: Ability to interpret large data sets, identify anomalies and explain financial movements.
• Accountability: Ownership of balances from accrual through to final recovery and allocation. Excellent communication skills – both written and spoken.
• Communication: Clear written and verbal communication, including concise management commentary.
• Delivery discipline: Ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict month-end deadlines.
• Attention to detail: Strong focus on evidence, accuracy, governance and timely resolution of exceptions.

We make an impact by offering:

• Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages
• Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits
• Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies

Closing date for Applications: 26 October 2026.

The base location for this role is Midrand, Vodacom 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.