Senior Revenue & Receivable Accountant

About the role

An IT company based in Karen, Nairobi, is looking for an experienced Senior Revenue and Receivables Accountant. The role oversees billing and collection of all revenue streams, ensures accurate accounting and reporting, and guarantees compliance with IFRS standards. It also strengthens internal controls, supports internal and external audits, contributes to budgeting and forecasting, and drives cash collection in line with company policy.

Key responsibilities

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

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, commerce or a related field from a reputable institution
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in a busy finance environment, with a strong focus on billing and collections
• Highly resilient and persistent, with a results-driven approach to complex collection processes

Required skills

• In-depth knowledge of IFRS; familiarity with US GAAP is an added advantage
• Expert-level Microsoft Excel is an added advantage
• Leadership and project management skills are an added advantage