VP - Telco Accounting Manager

## 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. #VOIS #BeUnrivalled #CreateTheFuture ## About this Role 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. ## What you’ll do * 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 ## Who you are * A 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 * A collaborative leader who promotes knowledge sharing, consistency, and continuous improvement ## Not a perfect fit? Concerned you may not meet every requirement? Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best. ## What's in it for you * 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 ## What skills you will learn * Advanced application of IFRS 15 and IFRS 16 in telecommunications environments * Expertise in managing large-scale, multi-country accounting operations * Stakeholder influence and governance within a matrix organisation * Transformation leadership, including automation and process optimisation * Strengthening control frameworks, audit readiness, and compliance practices ## 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. 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