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Job Title:                       Senior Accountant – Revenue and Accounts Receivable
Job Family:                   Accounts
Reports to:                    Country Finance Manager – Kenya 
Direct Reports:             None

About iColo: A Digital Realty Company

iColo: A Digital Realty Company designs, builds, and operates state-of-the-art carrier-neutral data centers in Kenya and Mozambique to serve a broad spectrum of clients – telecom carriers, ISPs and peering points, IT and cloud providers, content providers, enterprise, and financial services customers. As part of Digital Realty’s Data Center platform, PlatformDIGITAL®, the company enables customers with a global connected data community of 300+ facilities in 50+ metros across 25+ countries on six continents. For more information, please visit www.icolo.io  or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Purpose:

The Revenue and Accounts Receivable Accountant is responsible for billing and collection of all revenue streams as well as accounting and reporting in compliance with the relevant IFRS. The role also manages internal controls, supports audits, budgeting and forecasting and drives cash collection efforts in line with company policy.

Job Magnitude:
Latitude: Reports to the Finance Manager. Works closely with Sales, Operations and other internal teams. External contacts include customers and auditors.

Level of Impact: This role directly supports financial integrity through accurate billing, revenue recognition and collections. It impacts cash flow, audit readiness, and customer satisfaction by ensuring timely resolution of billing issues and strong internal controls.

Budget: Supports budgeting and forecasting execution as required.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Oversee end-to-end billing processes for all revenue streams ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with IFRS 15.
2. Conduct periodic audits to ensure accuracy of service billing and contract alignment.
3. Track and reconcile deferred revenue, ensuring accurate timing of recognition and alignment with contracts.
4. Manage the Accounts Receivable function, including AR aging reports, reconciliations and payment allocations.
5. Lead collection efforts by preparing weekly/monthly reports, following up on overdue accounts and executing escalation protocols (notices, pre-bans, disconnections).
6. Monitor customer payment behaviour and recommend/write off bad debts quarterly in line with policy and regulatory requirements.
7. Coordinate credit risk assessments and ensure all finance-related onboarding documentation is complete.
8. Ensure compliance with tax regulations, including VAT and WHT filings, monthly reconciliations and internal ledger updates.
9. Support budgeting, forecasting and management reporting; prepare audit-ready revenue and AR documentation.
10. Record and defer commissions in line with contract terms and expected revenue.
11. 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.

iColo: A Digital Realty Company Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered based on merit without regard to race, sex, colour, national origin, religion, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the role is filled.