Vendor Reconciliation and Open Items Specialist - VOIS

Job description

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 a finance operations professional to manage vendor reconciliations and open vendor line items in Pune. In this full-time role, you will reconcile vendor statements against SAP ledgers, investigate discrepancies, drive the closure of aged balances and support accurate month-end reporting. You will collaborate with vendors and internal teams to maintain accurate accounts, timely closures and effective financial controls. This opportunity is suited to candidates with 2 to 6 years of experience in vendor reconciliation, accounts payable, finance operations or shared services who enjoy analysing financial information, resolving discrepancies and working collaboratively with stakeholders. What you’ll do Vendor reconciliation Reconcile vendor statements of account with SAP system ledgers. Investigate and resolve missing invoices, incorrect postings, duplicate transactions and pricing or quantity mismatches. Prepare clear reconciliation summaries and ageing reports. Provide vendors and internal stakeholders with progress updates, findings and recommended actions. Open line item management Review open vendor line items and coordinate their timely resolution. Conduct ageing analyses across 30, 60, 90 and 180-plus-day categories. Prioritise the clearance of aged balances in accordance with established processes. Follow up with vendors and internal teams, maintaining accurate action trackers. Escalate long-pending items through the appropriate channels. Stakeholder and vendor coordination Respond professionally to vendor queries through email and calls. Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Procurement and business teams to resolve issues. Maintain complete supporting documentation and communicate actions transparently. Systems, reporting and controls Use SAP Accounts and Commercial modules to review and reconcile financial information. Use Microsoft Excel to prepare reconciliations, trackers and reports. Support month-end closure and audit activities by providing relevant data and clear explanations. Contribute to accurate accounting records and effective financial controls. Who you are You have 2 to 6 years of relevant experience in vendor reconciliation, accounts payable, finance operations or a shared services environment. You have practical experience in vendor reconciliation and open line item management. You understand fundamental accounting principles. You can analyse financial data, identify discrepancies and support effective resolution. You can communicate professionally with vendors and collaborate effectively across Accounts Payable, Procurement and business teams. You can use SAP and Microsoft Excel for reconciliations, tracking and reporting. You hold a bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting or Business Administration. An or MBA in Finance is advantageous but not essential. 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 An opportunity to build specialist experience in purchase-to-pay operations, vendor reconciliation and open item management. Exposure to SAP-based finance operations and structured reconciliation processes. Experience collaborating with vendors and cross-functional teams, including Accounts Payable, Procurement and business stakeholders. The opportunity to contribute to accurate financial records, timely month-end closure and audit readiness. Practical involvement in resolving complex discrepancies and improving financial control outcomes. What skills you will learn Advanced vendor statement and ledger reconciliation techniques. Root-cause analysis for invoice, posting, duplication, pricing and quantity discrepancies. Ageing analysis and prioritisation of open financial items. SAP-based accounts and commercial transaction analysis. Excel-based reconciliation, action tracking and operational reporting. Month-end closure and audit support practices. Vendor communication, stakeholder coordination and structured escalation. Purchase-to-pay process knowledge and financial control awareness 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. 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