Job description

Position: Accounts Receivable Accountant
Location: Onsite (Outsourced Function - Public Sector)
Software Environment: Oracle

Role Description

• Independently manage the full accounts receivable cycle, including invoice preparation, recording, dispatch to clients, follow-up on outstanding balances, collection of payments, allocation of receipts, and ensuring all customer accounts are up to date.
• Ensure accuracy in revenue recognition by applying both IFRS 15 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers) and IPSAS 9/23 (Revenue from Exchange and Non-Exchange Transactions), with a clear understanding of performance obligations, timing of revenue recognition, and treatment of government grants, transfers, and service-based contracts.
• Monitor and reconcile customer balances on a continuous basis, ensuring that all transactions are properly posted, and that discrepancies are investigated and resolved promptly.
• Prepare and review Accounts Receivable aging analysis, identify overdue accounts, assess credit risk, and collaborate with relevant departments to ensure timely collection and escalation of problematic accounts.
• Perform reconciliations with the General Ledger (GL) to guarantee accuracy, completeness, and consistency across the AR subledger and financial reporting.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals, provisions for doubtful debts, and revenue cut-off testing, in compliance with IPSAS 19 (Provisions, Contingent Liabilities, and Contingent Assets).
• Maintain compliance with IPSAS 33 (First-time Adoption of Accrual Basis IPSASs):
• Assist in preparing the opening balance sheet (OSFP) during the first-time adoption phase.
• Ensure AR balances, receivables-related provisions, and revenue recognition policies align with IPSAS during the transition.
• Disclose and document any transitional exemptions being applied.
• Ensure proper accounting treatment of fixed assets linked to revenue transactions (e.g., recognition of revenue-generating assets, deferred revenue for assets under concession arrangements) in line with IPSAS 17 (Property, Plant, and Equipment) and IFRS standards on fixed assets.
• Develop and implement internal controls over the AR process, including customer master data, invoice approvals, segregation of duties, and compliance with government entity policies.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules ensuring compliance with IFRS and IPSAS, particularly with disclosures related to revenue streams, receivables, provisions, and first-time adoption impacts.
• Provide analytical insights and reporting to management, including trend analysis of collections, revenue forecasting, debtor risk assessments, and evaluation of allowance for doubtful accounts (Expected Credit Loss).
• Liaise with external and internal auditors by preparing reconciliations, supporting schedules, and justifications for AR balances, provisions, and revenue recognition methodologies.

Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
2. Qualified member of a recognized professional accounting body
3. Minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience in accounts receivable, preferably in government or large organizations.
4. Strong knowledge of IFRS, and working knowledge of international public accounting standards (IPSAS), particularly related to revenue, fixed assets & provision. 
5. Hands-on experience with Oracle.
6. Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.