Description

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Implementing accounting procedures and controls, within the applicable accounting framework, to ensure dependability of the resultant information for management decision making.
• Engaging both internal and external financial stakeholders and ensure alignment in and accuracy of information presented for recording.
• The day-to-day transactional processes and all accounting activities across the accounts receivables function.
• Preparation of routine and adhoc internal and Group financial reports, in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Overseeing the credit control operations for prompt collection of trade debts, credit risk management and adherence to the company credit policy.

Billing

• Ensure flawless flow of customer billing information into the billing system.
• Ensure timeous and accurate billing for all customers.
• Liaise with customer to ensure all billing related issues are communicated, and efficiently resolved.
• Prepare billing files for review and approval by supervisor.
• Prepare revenue assurance reports, ensuring no revenue pilferage due to varying billing cycles. Query, process, and report on all credit notes, in accordance with the credit control policy.
• Report on churn.

Credit Control

• Implement controls processes around accounts receivables & credit control.
• Manage the respective stakeholder relations – effectively provide problem and performance resolution support.
• Implement and monitor system controls and procedures around the revenue assurance function and billing processes.
• Process all intercompany transactions and ensure accuracy of periodic confirmations to aid in monthly reporting.
• Responsible for processing and recording of all payments from customers, in line with the applicable credit control policy.
• Prepare debtor reconciliations and resolve any general ledger imbalances.
• Ensure debtors and the respective control accounts are up to date – liaise with the billing teams.
• Ensures debt recovery process for both current and overdue debts is followed for all customer accounts as per company credit policy.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare and analyse periodic accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
• Review the trial balance to ensure that information contained therein gives a true and fair view of the business’ financial position, with all reconciling items identified, communicated, and addressed.
• Manage the month end reporting process and the preparation of key reports, ensuring compliance with the Group deadlines and requirements.
• Responsible for implementation and processing of applicable technical accounting standards (IFRS) for all business transactions.
• Ensure all revenue accruals and advance receipts are accurately accounted for.
• Prepare periodic reports and reconciliations on billing, receipts, credit notes, churn, deferred revenue and as may be requested.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Membership of a Professional Accounting Body (e.g., SAICA, ACCA, CIMA)
• At least 4 years experience in Accounting
• At least 3 years experience in billing and debt collection

Knowledge Areas

• Knowledge of Sage Evolution accounting system
• Knowledge of financial Accounting rules and regulations
• Knowledge of withholding Tax and regulators’ requirements
• Knowledge of IFRS

Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Strong leadership skills required
• Problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with all levels of management and cross-functional teams.
• Proactive, organized and able to prioritize.
• Ability to adapt and excel in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to make sound, factual decisions and recommendations.