M-Pesa Finance Analyst at Vodacom Tanzania

At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

What You’ll Do

Role purpose:

• Float allocation to agents and process business withdraws and proper and accurate reconciliation of M-PESA bank accounts and M-PESA system on daily basis
• Act as a bridge between strategic financial goals and digital transformation initiatives
• The analyst will work under Finance Manager supervision, and they will both ensure maker-checker role is adhered to all M-PESA transactions

Key accountabilities and decision ownership:

Finance Operations:

• Processing of float allocation and business withdrawals
• Ensure cash in the bank is equal to e-money at all times
• Act as a key contact person with the banks (submission of documents to the bank)
• Prefunding and reconciling internal accounts
• Confirmation of M-PESA balances to businesses as requested
• Prepare month-end journals for M-Pesa Trust
• Prepare Balance Sheet reconciliations on Assure Net and ensure they are completed within time with 100% accuracy

Systems and Projects:

• Driving innovation and digital strategy through: -
• Championing digital transformation by advocating smarter technologies
• Contributing to cost optimization by automating manual tasks to help reducing operational costs and improve scalability
• Actively participating in systems changes and enhancements by: -
• Identifying opportunities for automation
• Defining requirements for tech solutions
• Collaborating across departments
• Systems operations involvement by: -
• Testing and validating financial tools
• Ensuring data integrity
• Change management and training (help onboard other finance team members to new tools, ensuring smooth transitions and adoption)

Core Competencies, Knowledge, And Experience

• Good communication and interpersonal skills with fluency in English and Kiswahili
• Diligent and deadline-driven
• Ability to work independently
• Analytical skills are an added advantage
• Computer literate with good Microsoft Excel skills
• Very high attention to detail
• Accuracy in working with large amounts of data
• Integrity
• Knowledge of accounting concepts, techniques, principles
• Strong customer orientation
• Skills in analysing and interpreting financial data
• Ready to work beyond normal work hours when need arises

Must have technical/professional qualifications:

• Working experience of at least 2 years with a reputable Company (ies)
• Bachelor’s degree in business or IT studies from a recognised Institute
• Knowledge of Mobile money and SAP system
• Detailed working experience on Bank Reconciliations essential
• Experience on use of API (Application Programming Interface) for automation
• Cellular or telecom industry experience will be advantageous

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

Who We Are

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

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Together we can.