Description :

Grade Level: L3/L4

Location: Islamabad

Last date to apply: 20th Dec, 2024

What does ‘Consolidation’ do?

·         Liaise with other HQ Finance functions to align Group closing and reporting activities.

·        Interact and manage relationships with various levels of management in the VEON HQ and within the OpCos in order to accurately prepare all necessary supporting documentation.

·        Ensure that the OpCos are accounting for (complex) transactions appropriately under IFRS and Group accounting policies.

·        Lead and guide the consolidation team

·        Ensure deliverables are in line with SLA

·        Improvement of group internal control processes (including SOX compliance).

·        In the situation of the critical failure of the system coordinate the efforts of OpCos, EPM, HFM support and other stakeholders involved in order to make sure consolidated numbers are still accurate and timely (safeguard)

·        Consolidation of monthly and quarterly actual information including accuracy checks in accordance with the requirements of the Finance Departments.

·        Coordinate and prepare the HQ and Opcos functional requirements for consolidation and reporting applications in order to improve information quality and timeliness. Implement the approved change requests.

·        Complete monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting and consolidation in HFM

·        Responsible for HFM consolidation content

·        Initiate and review changes within HFM (meta-data, entities, accounts, dimensions, rules, ownerships, consolidation methods, reports, templates) where necessary

·        BPO in the change request process

·        Participation in projects related to automation of financial consolidation & reporting

·        Monitoring JIRA incidents from ARC side (prioritization, guidance provision and execution)

·        Execution of SOX controls within consolidation process

·        Prepare monthly and quarterly SOX documentation (including closing binders)

·        Prepare requested documentation for audit purposes.

·        Oversee the preparation of SOX documentation

·        Initiation of improvements in SOX control procedures

·        Perform annual HFM SOX testing with PWC IT audit team

Jazz is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Requirements

·        Minimum of 10 years of previous work experience in large groups (50+ legal entities) consolidation with all types of shareholding structures

·        Experience with working at/with a big four company and in an international HQ environment

·        Extensive knowledge of consolidation under IFRS

·        Ability to work under pressure and competently handle demanding deadlines

·        Experienced user of Hyperion Financial Management and advanced knowledge of HFM is a must (entities, accounts, dimensions, rules, ownerships and consolidation methods)

·        Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office especially Excel

·        Master’s degree in accounting & control; Accounting or Finance certification is a must (ACCA, CPA – or similar)

·        Corporate headquarters and OpCo’s experience

·        Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English

Benefits

Why Join Jazz?

As one of the leading employers in the country, Jazz epitomizes the philosophy that each Jazz employee is passionately living a better every day inspired and enabled by visionary leadership, a unique professional culture, a flourishing lifestyle, and continuous learning and development.

Our core values include qualities essential for a positive organizational culture - truthfully guiding entrepreneurial and innovative mindsets, harnessing professional and interpersonal collaboration, and fostering across-the-board customer-obsession.

As one of the largest private sector organizations in Pakistan, our objective is to continue to change the lives of our 75 million customers for the better. This is an opportunity for someone who wants to be part of something transformative, someone who can play a critical role in driving our success. Together, we can empower millions more with the tools necessary to progress in an increasingly digital economy.