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.
Apply via :
liquidtech.mcidirecthire.com
