Vp - Telco Accounting Manager Job at Vodafone (Pune)

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Telecommunications Accounting Lead to drive specialist accounting leadership across complex telco domains, including Revenue Accounting (IFRS 15), Lease Accounting (IFRS 16), and contract accounting. The role is central to ensuring consistent, compliant, and high-quality accounting practices across VOIS-served markets. This position partners closely with Group Finance, Market Finance teams, and Finance Services stakeholders to strengthen governance, enhance control environments, and translate accounting policy into scalable operational execution. The individual will play a key role in stabilisation, transformation, and continuous improvement across complex accounting processes, while building capability within geographically distributed teams.

Job Responsibility

Lead the telco accounting domain across VOIS-served markets, ensuring consistent and compliant accounting treatment across complex areas
Provide subject matter expertise in Revenue Accounting, Lease Accounting, contract accounting, and interconnect/roaming accounting
Act as the senior escalation point for complex accounting issues, enabling clear decisions and consistent policy application
Translate IFRS requirements into practical accounting guidance and embed these into operational processes and controls
Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal control frameworks, and SOX requirements
Drive alignment between commercial models, billing outputs, and accounting treatment to ensure accurate revenue recognition
Strengthen discipline across revenue accounting lifecycle including reconciliations, accruals, and close processes
Support finance transformation, automation, and standardisation initiatives with strong accounting input
Enable Finance Services teams through guidance, knowledge sharing, and improved operating practices
Lead resolution of complex accounting and reconciliation issues, reducing recurring discrepancies and post-close adjustments
Build and lead a distributed team, fostering accountability, capability development, and a culture of continuous improvement
Engage effectively with stakeholders across Group Finance, Market Finance, and commercial teams

Requirements

Qualified accounting professional (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent) with significant experience in telecommunications accounting
Strong expertise in IFRS standards, particularly IFRS 15 and IFRS 16, with proven application in complex environments
Demonstrated experience managing geographically distributed teams within multi-country operations
Strong understanding of telco commercial models and their accounting implications
Proven ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders in a matrix organisation
Skilled in translating complex accounting requirements into practical, controlled operational processes
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication capabilities
Experience in finance transformation programmes, process improvement, and ERP environments
Collaborative leader who promotes knowledge sharing, consistency, and continuous improvement

What we offer

Opportunity to lead a critical accounting domain within a global telecommunications organisation
Exposure to complex international accounting environments across multiple markets
Influence over transformation, automation, and standardisation initiatives
Collaboration with senior stakeholders across Group Finance and Market Finance teams
Leadership of a diverse, cross-cultural team, enhancing people management and strategic leadership capability

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