Order to Cash Billing Accountant

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About the role

Job Summary

The Accounting Officer is responsible for supporting accounting operations including data entry, reconciliations, and assisting with financial reporting. This role ensures accuracy in financial records and supports compliance with accounting standards. This job profile is intended for early-career professionals who apply broad theoretical knowledge and require the ability to investigate and analyse problems. Solutions are typically discussed/verified with a more senior member.

The Order to Cash (OTC) Billing Accountant is responsible for overseeing the billing process, ensuring the accuracy of invoices and managing the accounts receivable ledger.

Key responsibilities

Prepare and issue invoices to customers based on service agreements and purchase orders, ensuring accuracy in billing details and compliance with contractual terms

Closely collaborate with the local Project Manager

Review and reconcile billing data for completeness and accuracy, making necessary adjustments or corrections

Collaborate with sales, customer service, and project management teams to gather necessary information for billing and to resolve any billing-related issues

Maintain and update customer billing information and records in the billing system

Monitor customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments, and other irregularities, and follow up as needed; perform dunning activities where required

Assist with the accounts receivable process, including recording payments and updating customer ledgers

Perform AR, Revenue & Aging analysis

Support the month-end and year-end close processes, including preparing journal entries and account reconciliations related to billing

Generate and analyze billing reports, providing insights and recommendations to improve the billing process and reduce errors. Closely collaborate with the Reporting & Analytics team on this

Ensure compliance with OTC internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements related to billing operations

Participate in the implementation and improvement of billing systems and procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy

Provide support during internal and external audits by preparing required documentation and addressing auditor inquiries related to billing

Education and experience

University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field

Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in OTC, billing or a similar role

Experience within the manufacturing or industrial sectors is preferred

Critical success factors

Strong understanding of accounting principles, revenue recognition and billing process

Proficiency in interpreting billing reports

Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills

Strong communication skills for delivering key insights to i.e. Senior Billing Accountants, CoE Accounting Manager, Reporting & Analytics team and Country Finance Heads

Technical & language skills

Proficient in ERP systems (relevant to your business unit; SAP, Microsoft Dynamics 365 or iScala)

Strong MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) skills

Proficiency in billing software; experience with Tagetik and Qlik Sense is a plus

Proficiency in English

Interfaces with

OTC Accountants

Local Project Managers

Reporting & Analytics team

Accounting Manager

Country Finance Heads

What we offer you

Medical insurance for the self and family.

Free transportation facility

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