Role purpose:
To manage the Finance function surrounding the rental portfolios which entails base stations and office leases.
Engaging with the regional property and key stakeholders on a daily basis, accountable for compliance and reporting of the transactional processing in a timely and accurate manner.
The role will manage and monitor entries posted to these ledgers, month end closure and related reporting for Financial Year End.
The ideal candidate will also possess excellent analytical and operational capabilities as well as strong financial technical skills.
Key accountabilities and decision ownership:
Lease accounting
Monthly analysis of operational accounts to identify trends and anomalies
Journal recommendations based on above analysis to ensure complete and accurate accounting
Analysis and reporting of contracts and the Real Estate System
Reporting
Analyses of reported data for key trends and anomalies, exception reporting to be investigated and resolution of exceptions reported to management
Lease costs at a site level
Ensure that material risks and opportunities are identified and reported in a timely and accurate manner.
Core competencies, knowledge and experience
Planning, Execution and Quality Results
Communication, Teamwork & Collaboration
Judgement, Decision Making & Integrity
Working knowledge of Accounting principles
Excellent working knowledge of MS
Office, especially Advanced Excel, Word and PowerPoint
SAP ERP and HFM would be an advantage
Manage internal and external relationships with key stakeholders
Experience
Minimum of 2+ years relevant experience
Technology and Telco experience would be an advantage
Ensuring lease accounting is accurate and complete through review of monthly analysis
Ensuring depreciation and interest is complete and accurate
Ensuring additional journals and adjustments are posted to ensure accurate and complete records for example:
Reallocation journals
Intercompany journals
Providing supporting information to tax and provide support where required
Preparation of SOX controls
Reporting to Finance Business partners on general ledger accounts
Perform and assist with ad-hoc projects as required
Must have technical / professional qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Accounting or similar