Accounting Officer- Revenue, Receivables and Inventory at ORANGE BOTSWANA

Reporting to the Supervisor – Revenue, Receivables and Inventory, the successful incumbent will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely recognition of all revenue streams within the company. This role is critical in maintaining the integrity of revenue reporting, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards, and supporting the company’s financial goals by providing key insights into revenue trends as well as overseeing the accurate accounting and management of the company’s inventory, ensuring proper valuation, reconciliation, and reporting.

The main duties include but are not limited to:

• Ensuring accurate and timely recording of revenue according to applicable accounting standards
• Preparing monthly and annual revenue computations (accrual vs actual, deferred revenue) for reporting
• Overseeing the preparation and issuance of customer invoices.
• Resolving billing discrepancies and ensure that all customer accounts are accurate and up-to-date.
• Performing regular reconciliation of customer account.
• Analysing revenue trends and variances and provide insights to management.
• Partner relationship management.
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations for revenue-related and inventory transactions.
• Overseeing the company’s inventory accounting, ensuring accurate and timely recording of inventory transactions.
• Performing regular reconciliation of inventory records with physical counts.
• Performing regular reviews of inventory valuation methods to ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Ensuring compliance with local tax regulations and industry standards.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvements in revenue recognition and billing.

 

Skills:

• Ability to analyse financial data to identify trends and discrepancies
• Sound communication skills – both written and verbal
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent knowledge in Oracle ERP to manage and enhance revenue recognition, billing processes and reporting
• Attention to detail
• Critical thinking
• Prioritization and Time Management
• Customer Service Orientation

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Part Qualification in Professional certifications such as BICA, ACCA, CIMA will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 2-4 years of experience in revenue and inventory accounting preferably in the telecommunications industry and audit firm.
• Experience with ERP system is essential.

 

Interested candidates who meet the minimum requirements can submit their applications, updated CV and certified copies of their academic certificates to: jobsbw.obw@orange.com

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