Collections & Billing Accountant

Role purpose:

Vodafone is Oman’s latest Network Operator. The presence of Vodafone in Oman will contribute to the development of all sectors, including the economic and educational sectors, and in line with Oman Vision 2040.

Our purpose is to ‘Connect for a Better Future ‘which underpins everything we do. Our solutions will positively impact society as we connect everyone in Oman for a better future. What we offer are market-leading customer experiences and innovative digital services.

We are looking for energetic self-starters to work in this 100% Omani owned, positive collaborative start-up environment, where key talents will create Oman’s happiest workplace. We are looking for individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset who get excited by challenges and constant change and truly want to positively impact the lives of our customers and the people of Oman.

The Collections Accountant will be providing dynamic support to both the Finance function as well as the wider business, ensuring receivables, revenues, and billing are correctly recognized in accordance with accounting standards and cash collected and reported on time. The Collections Accountant is responsible for ensuring relevant Finance policies are being developed and applied to drive process improvements within the Finance function with regards to Revenue and Receivables processes and accounting.

Key accountabilities and decision ownership:

• Process accurate and timely collection of cash from all defined sources of receivables
• Process proper booking/accounting of all collections vs receivables on time
• Ensure timely reporting of all collections by source and right bank accounts
• Process Process the required bank reconciliations by sales channel and assigned bank account
• Prepare any required internal reports related to collections controls
• Support Revenue team in any assigned tasks
• Maintain efficient receivables
• Work alongside with collection agencies, monitor their performance aging
• Work alongside the Financial Planning & Analysis team, assisting with inputs into budgets and providing insights into variance to budgets.
• Ensure all balance sheet accounts maintained by the team are reconciled to the trial balance
• Take a proactive approach to reporting system and process improvements to enhance effectiveness and efficiency in the wider finance function

Core competencies, knowledge and experience:

• Excellent knowledge of IFRS accounting standards.
• 0-2 years’ experience in receivables, collections, and revenue accounting
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build good relationships with different stakeholders
• Ability to be flexible in a changing environment and work to strict deadlines
• Proactive attitude with the ability to identify areas for improvement.
• Excellent eye for detail
• Good in Excel skills

Key Job indicators:

• Accurate and timely collection and reporting of cash and other related items to collections
• No significant audit findings
• Robust controls and reconciliations with other IT systems and platforms i.e. BSS, logistics/warehouse
• Robust set of procedures and controls to ensure oversight and control over stocks

Must have technical / professional qualifications:

• University Degree – Accounting bachelor’s degree