Job Description

At Cell C, we are not just a telecommunications company; we are a people-centric and consumer-focused organization committed to delivering exceptional experiences to our customers. In line with our dedication to customer-centricity, we are seeking a seasoned professional to join our dynamic team as a Financial Accountant: Transactional Finance to join our dynamic team of #Unstoppables.
Purpose of the Job:
To ensure that the departmental accounting systems, policies and procedures are being implemented. To verify the validity, completeness, integrity, and accuracy of financial information.
The purpose of the role is managing and overseeing the accounts receivable process, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and collections. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with other departments.
Main Responsibilities/Accounts Receivable
Customer billing oversite
Review and reconcile invoices generated by billing systems and manual for postpaid, prepaid, roaming, enterprise, and wholesale customers
Ensure accuracy of billing based on contract terms and usage data
Collaborate with billing teams and any other relevant teams to fix discrepancies
Apply accurate accounting treatments for all customers invoices manually processed
Collaborate with the Gross Margin teams to align on deferred revenue and unearned income accuracy
Process invoices, credit notes, refunds, write-offs, and billing adjustments
Analyze and provide commentary on monthly billing movements
Month End Duties
Monthly reconciliation of related parties and customer/Supplier control accounts
Monitor accuracy of receipt applications and ensure that customer remittances are accurately applied on customer accounts
Calculating revenue amounts to be accrued and perform the relevant journals
Calculate and account for any relevant discounts
Prepare reconciliations for all revenue and expense accounts
Investigate any discrepancies and alert the Financial Reporting team with any late adjustments to revenue figures
Provide commentary for movements between different periods
Populate supporting information relating to revenue and cost drivers
Perform reconciliations for relevant General Ledger accounts
Evaluate the need of official processes/procedures for the tasks under responsibility and implement them with the collaboration of Continuous Engineering
Annual assessment of the written procedures/ instructions with the need of the activity and eventually promote the updates on the system
Credit Control & Collections
Monitor Customer Aging and outstanding balances
Manage the collection process and pro-actively manage the collection process
Follow-up with the collection team on statuses of upcoming receipts
Report on risk in the Receivables book and mitigating actions
Manage Netting process on accounts where netting is permissible
Monitor Customers Credit limits and ensure that limits are adjusted according to policies and follow the necessary approval process
Reporting
Analyze the age analysis for ECL purposes
Assist with monthly and year-end closure processes
Support Internal audits and any tax requirements from the tax team
Provide Monthly reporting with commentary on the Age and other related accounts receivables accounts
Perform any other related duties as requested by Management
Assist Management with any other duties required at a point and time
Ensure adherence to internal controls and external / Internal audit requirements
Main Responsibilities/Payable Manager
Day-to-Day Deliverables
Reviewing and Approving Stack Up Liabilities Recons
Releasing of invoices that are on Hold
Cancelling incorrectly processed invoices
Approving Batched recons for Treasury
Reconciling critical Cell C Vendors
Approving Utility Account Payments
Reviewing and Approving Manual recons for foreign suppliers
Resolving day-to-day supplier queries
Manager Netting process on accounts where netting is permissible
Month End Duties
Reviewing and Approving of Franchise & Company-Owned Stores Recons
Preparation and processing of Prepayment Journals
Review and Approving of Balance Sheet month-end reconciliations
Preparation and review of supplier age analysis
Preparing Month end report and Commentary for top Suppliers
Preparing Liabilities File for reconciliation
Accruals of operating expenses
Related Party recons
Related Party reconciliations Confirmations
Compliance and Controls
Ensure adherence to internal controls and external audit requirements
Reporting
Assist with request from the reporting team
General AP age reports, cash flow forecasts related to supplier payments and accruals
Support Internal audits and any tax requirements from the tax team
Provide Monthly reporting with commentary on the Age and other related accounts payables accounts
Perform any other related duties as requested by Management
Assist Management with any other duties required at a point and time
Minimum Qualifications
BCom Degree
Honours would be an advantage
Experience
3 years plus within Financial Environment
Strong Excel Skills
2 years plus Oracle experience in AR and AP
Previous Telecommunication industry experiences an advantage
Competencies
Understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting and data analysis
Communication skills both verbal and written
Problem solving and attention to detail
Adaptability and ability and self-manage
"Cell C is an equal opportunities employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated fairly and with respect, regardless of race, gender, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic."

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