Senior Accountant - Billing and Reconciliation

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Support the accounting functions of the department regarding (Billing & Reconciliation)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Make sure that all records are genuine, accurate and have supporting documents before recording in the accounting software.
• Review the consumption and connection fees invoices before issuance.
• Review the prepared customer accounts adjustments and submit it to the section head for approval
• Meet with the related customers and solve issues and discrepancies.
• Coach, supervise and train the new Accountants.
• Maintain up-to-date billing system,
• Maintain accounts receivable customers files and records.
• Generate and send out invoices.
• Propose adjustments on the customer accounts,
• Cooperate with other related departments/sections to maintain AR - accurate data base,
• Recommends changes to strengthen the internal control.
• Drafting new policies and procedures and suggest improvements on the currents processes.
• Review and monitor customer account details.
• Follow established procedures for processing receipts, cash etc.,
• Recommends changes to strengthen the internal control.
• Supervise and maintain the reasonability of the consumption bills on monthly basis.
• Make sure that the customer complaints are closed within the service level agreement.
• Prepare the required reports and assist in submission to the requested stakeholders.
• Review the disconnection list monthly basis and identify the required action needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree in finance or accounting.
• Qualified professional degree preferred (e.g., MBA, CMA, ACCA) Minimum of 8 years experience with recognized firms.
• Working knowledge of JDE-ERP system
• Highly numerate, with developed analytical skills using qualitative and quantitative data.
• Preferable experience in the smart meters billing process.
• Computer skills including proficiency in common word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation programs.
• Utilities sector experience is an added advantage.
• Preferable bi-lingual with mastery of written and spoken Arabic and English