Job Vacancy at Airtel – Lead, Channel Accountant

Lead, Channel Accountant Job Vacancy at Airtel Tanzania – May 2025

Working Hours: Full-time
Company: Airtel Tanzania Limited
Location: Tanzania

Airtel Tanzania Limited, the third-largest mobile network operator in Tanzania, is looking for a skilled and experienced Lead, Channel Accountant to join their finance team. Airtel Tanzania operates under Airtel Africa and holds a significant market share in the country’s telecom sector.

Key Responsibilities

Channel Management

• Ensure accurate setup of channel partner accounts in the sales portal and Oracle system.
• Maintain a clean customer master through regular reviews.
• Ensure timely and accurate receipting of distributor payments.
• Guarantee that all issued stock is either paid for or adequately secured.
• Conduct credit assessments for distributors to avoid company credit exposure.
• Assist in developing distributor commission structures aligned with company strategy.
• Identify risks and opportunities in commission structures, review and approve them.
• Review distributor commission calculations and ensure timely payments.
• Prepare termination payments to distributors when necessary.
• Review Channel Partners Debtors Aging reports regularly.
• Submit monthly reports to Group Finance including AG and DTRs.
• Support distributors in managing their accounts and profitability analyses.
• Ensure quarterly balance confirmations from distributors.

Reporting

• Ensure timely accounts receivable period closure and generation of aging reports.
• Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly internal and external reporting templates on time.
• Respond promptly to adhoc requests.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of channel inputs as per ACE India/Tanzania SLAs and financial reporting calendar.
• Review revenue account reconciliations (IN-GL, Sim Recon).
• Manage LMS and rewards systems.
• Ensure accounts are assigned to analysts and reconciled per group guidelines.
• Monitor timely billing, collections, and management of bad debts.

Cash Management

1. Ensure all collections are banked promptly.
2. Release stocks only after payment confirmation.
3. Monitor E-Value at shops and ensure petty cash accountability.
4. Train shop staff on cash management processes.
5. Manage liquidity, working capital optimization, risk, and debt management.
6. Ensure vendor payments and collections are timely.
7. Oversee bank reconciliations and cash forecasting.

Inventory Management

• Ensure shops are properly set up before trading begins.
• Train cashiers on cash reporting and inventory management.
• Monitor shop stock ordering and ensure stock accountability at shops and warehouses.
• Address any stock variances and reconcile shop stock holdings.
• Manage stock accounting for goods sold such as handsets and dongles as per accounting guidelines.

People Management

1. Lead and engage the team, managing performance and succession planning.
2. Align team objectives with business strategies.

Qualifications and Experience

• University degree, ACCA/CPA/CFA qualified or in progress.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in FMCG or Telecoms, with telecom industry knowledge preferred.
• Experience in quantitative and qualitative analytical review of financial statements.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze complex business issues and recommend practical solutions.

Behavioral Skills

1. High commitment level and attention to detail.
2. Good interpersonal skills.
3. Strong problem-solving abilities.
4. Excellent communication and presentation skills.

How to Apply

This is a full-time position. To apply, please submit your application via the link below:

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