Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee
end-to-end billing processes for all revenue streams ensuring accuracy,
completeness and compliance with IFRS 15.
- Conduct
periodic audits to ensure accuracy of service billing and contract
alignment.
- Track
and reconcile deferred revenue, ensuring accurate timing of recognition
and alignment with contracts.
- Manage
the Accounts Receivable function, including AR aging reports,
reconciliations and payment allocations.
- Lead
collection efforts by preparing weekly/monthly reports, following up on
overdue accounts and executing escalation protocols (notices, pre-bans,
disconnections).
- Monitor
customer payment behaviour and recommend/write off bad debts quarterly in
line with policy and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate
credit risk assessments and ensure all finance-related onboarding
documentation is complete.
- Ensure
compliance with tax regulations, including VAT and WHT filings, monthly
reconciliations and internal ledger updates.
- Support
budgeting, forecasting and management reporting; prepare audit-ready
revenue and AR documentation.
- Record
and defer commissions in line with contract terms and expected revenue.
- 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 will be an added advantage.
- Hands-on
experience with QuickBooks and Oracle Billing Module.
- Leadership
and project management skills will be an added advantage.
Soft Skills:
- Highly
resilient and persistent, with a results-driven mindset with the ability
to follow through on complex collection processes without losing momentum.
- Builds
and maintains a strong rapport with internal and external stakeholders.
- Meticulous
attention to detail and a proactive, structured approach to resolving
discrepancies and ensuring compliance.
- Strong
interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly, manage
disputes professionally and uphold financial integrity.
- Adaptable
and self-motivated, with the ability to thrive under pressure and handle
high-volume, deadline-driven environments.
How To Apply