Accountant – Accounts Receivables

MTN Mobile Money Uganda Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is seeking to recruit competent individuals to fill the following Position.

Job Title: Specialist- Payment, Claims, AP and AR

Reporting to: Manager – Finance Operations

Division – Finance

No. of Vacancies: 1

Mission/ Core purpose of the Job

Timely and accurately record the company\’s debtors while ensure debt collection is as per management guidelines

Main Job Functions:

• Ensure all invoices are properly accounted (accounting combinations) for in each month
• Ensure all AR sub module receivables are balancing to the respective GL accounts at the end of each month
• Perform ARCS reconciliations at month end for allocated accounts receivable related GL accounts.
• Ensure that the AR receipts are allocated to the correct invoices to achieve correct aging reports.
• Ensure any unallocated/unidentified receipts are correctly allocated i.e. preferably within the same accounting period
• Support the internal and external audit process as and when required in the area of accounts receivables
• Ensure debtor days are kept within limits set by management by actively driving debt collection
• Any other duty as may be required that is in line with the nature of job and level of responsibility
• Ensure intercompany reporting is done i.e. invoicing is done by 25th of each month and hyperion load is completed by 3rd of every month
• Coordinate the netting process for intercompany balances with Telco
• Ensure monthly revaluations for balances are performed
• Ensure that all invoices, account statements and other correspondences are promptly delivered to customers

Job Requirements (Education, Experience and Competencies)

Education:

• Bachelors majoring in Accounting or its equivalent
• Partial qualification in ACCA/CPA

Experience:
• A minimum of 2 years relevant experience (experience in the telecommunications industry is an added advantage)

Training:

• Knowledge of operational systems
• Analytical skills
• Proficiency in Ms Excel, Ms Word

Knowledge:

• Oracle system use
• Basic understanding of the end-to-end billing process
• Advanced Microsoft excel application

Behavioral Competencies:

• Attention to detail
• Self-drive
• Integrity
• Team player
• Advanced Microsoft excel application

MTN Mobile Money Uganda Limited has the obligation to safeguard its employees through providing a working environment that is safe and without risk to the health of its employees. MTN has a Vaccination policy for all its employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in order to work from its offices and premises.