Senior Accountant – Revenue and Accounts Receivable at iColo: A Digital Realty Company

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end billing processes for all revenue streams ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with IFRS 15.
• Conduct periodic audits to ensure accuracy of service billing and contract alignment.
• Track and reconcile deferred revenue, ensuring accurate timing of recognition and alignment with contracts.
• Manage the Accounts Receivable function, including AR aging reports, reconciliations and payment allocations.
• Lead collection efforts by preparing weekly/monthly reports, following up on overdue accounts and executing escalation protocols (notices, pre-bans, disconnections).
• Monitor customer payment behaviour and recommend/write off bad debts quarterly in line with policy and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate credit risk assessments and ensure all finance-related onboarding documentation is complete.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, including VAT and WHT filings, monthly reconciliations and internal ledger updates.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and management reporting; prepare audit-ready revenue and AR documentation.
• Record and defer commissions in line with contract terms and expected revenue.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by management.

Qualifications and Competencies

Hard skills

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, commerce or a related field from a reputable institution.
• A Certified Public Accountant (ICPAK) or ACCA member in good standing.
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS; familiarity with US GAAP is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a busy finance environment, with a strong focus on billing and collections.
• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel will be an added advantage.
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks and Oracle Billing Module.
• Leadership and project management skills will be an added advantage.

 Soft Skills:

• Highly resilient and persistent, with a results-driven mindset with the ability to follow through on complex collection processes without losing momentum.
• Builds and maintains a strong rapport with internal and external stakeholders.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a proactive, structured approach to resolving discrepancies and ensuring compliance.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly, manage disputes professionally and uphold financial integrity.
• Adaptable and self-motivated, with the ability to thrive under pressure and handle high-volume, deadline-driven environments.