Senior Accountant (Revenue and Accounts Receivable)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Billing Management: Oversee end-to-end billing processes for all revenue streams ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with IFRS 15.
• Audit & Compliance: Conduct periodic audits to ensure accuracy of service billing and contract alignment. Ensure compliance with tax regulations, including VAT and WHT filings, monthly reconciliations and internal ledger updates.
• Revenue Recognition: Track and reconcile deferred revenue, ensuring accurate timing of recognition and alignment with contracts.
• Accounts Receivable: Manage the Accounts Receivable function, including AR aging reports, reconciliations and payment allocations.
• Collections: Lead collection efforts by preparing weekly/monthly reports, following up on overdue accounts and executing escalation protocols (notices, pre-bans, disconnections).
• Bad Debt Management: Monitor customer payment behaviour and recommend/write off bad debts quarterly in line with policy and regulatory requirements.
• Credit Risk: Coordinate credit risk assessments and ensure all finance-related onboarding documentation is complete.
• Financial Reporting: Support budgeting, forecasting and management reporting; prepare audit-ready revenue and AR documentation.
• Commission Tracking: Record and defer commissions in line with contract terms and expected revenue.
• Other Duties: Perform any other tasks assigned by management.

Qualifications and Competencies

Hard Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, commerce or a related field from a reputable institution.
• A Certified Public Accountant (ICPAK) or ACCA member in good standing.
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS; familiarity with US GAAP is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a busy finance environment, with a strong focus on billing and collections.
• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel is an added advantage.
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks and Oracle Billing Module.
• Leadership and project management skills are an added advantage.

Soft Skills

• Highly resilient and persistent with a results-driven mindset and the ability to follow through on complex collection processes.
• Ability to build and maintain strong rapport with internal and external stakeholders.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a proactive, structured approach to resolving discrepancies.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and manage disputes professionally.
• Adaptable and self-motivated, able to thrive under pressure in high-volume, deadline-driven environments.