About the job
The Central IT Cost Controller at Vivo Energy plays a key role in managing financial operations for both operating (Opex) and capital expenditure (Capex) within the IT department. This position ensures financial processes and controls are in place to support accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across Central IT. The role provides financial insights, balance sheet assurance, and strategic support to help manage Group Central Costs and strengthen financial governance.
Main Responsibilities
IT Operating Expenditure Management
- Ensure IT operating expenses are accounted for accurately and in line with financial policies and accounting standards.
- Monitor and analyze IT Opex against budgets, identifying and clarifying any variances.
- Process financial transactions such as journal vouchers, accruals, and prepayments.
- Handle cost allocations, recoveries, adjustments, and clear suspense accounts as needed.
- Prepare reconciliations, address discrepancies, and resolve financial queries promptly.
- Maintain detailed financial records and documentation to support controls and reduce audit findings.
IT Capital Expenditure Management
- Oversee IT capital expenditures (fixed assets) in line with financial policies and standards.
- Record, allocate, and process capital expenditure transactions on time.
- Reconcile capital expenditure and fixed asset balances to ensure accuracy.
- Monitor Capex spending against approved budgets and projects.
- Prepare and submit complete and accurate quarterly Capex reports.
- Maintain documentation and audit trails to support governance and minimize audit issues.
IT Balance Sheet Assurance
- Prepare reconciliations for IT-related balance sheet accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies.
- Investigate and resolve reconciling items, discrepancies, and aged balances to uphold financial integrity.
Location
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
