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We are delighted that you are considering us as your career partner to make a mark in the world. We look forward to your application.
Job Title: Assistant Accountant Revenue
The key responsibilities for this role include but not limited to the following:
- Analyse, reconcile, and report MTN Zambia revenue and direct costs in compliance with accounting standards and company policy.
- Perform daily and monthly revenue analysis, identifying trends, variances, and exceptions.
- Prepare and post monthly revenue journals to the general ledger in line with reporting timelines.
- Reconcile billing systems, sub‑ledgers, and the general ledger, resolving reconciling items promptly.
- Conduct month‑on‑month and budget variance analysis, providing clear explanations for management review.
- Reconcile interconnect and roaming revenues against traffic and billing data, reporting discrepancies.
- Support accounts receivable reviews, including debtor ageing analysis and first‑level provisioning for doubtful debts.
- Validate enterprise customer contracts and invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely billing.
- Ensure revenue recognition and cost of sales are aligned with MTN Group policies and IFRS standards.
- Support audit, system integrity, and process improvement initiatives to strengthen revenue assurance and reporting accuracy.
Candidate Requirements
- Grade 12 certificate with 5 credit or better of which English and Mathematics are a must
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or professional qualification (ZICA, CIMA Managerial, ACCA Level 2 or equivalent)
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a finance environment, with at least 2 years in financial or revenue reporting
- Experience working with ERP systems and high‑volume financial data
- Knowledge of IFRS/IAS, revenue recognition, and financial reporting standards
- Experience in a telecommunications or highly regulated environment is advantageous.
Send your application to: jobs.zm@mtn.com
Candidates are mandated to answer the below on their cover page to the hiring Manager.
Values are the core of MTN Zambia’s culture. Our five values called ‘Live Y’ello’ is the force that unites and inspires each one of us to make an impact that matters in the world. So, tell us: Which one of our five Live Y’ello Values resonates most with you and why? (limit 250 words)
- Lead with Care
- Can-do with Integrity
- Collaborate with Agility
- Serve with Respect
- Act with Inclusion
Hand delivered or posted applications will not be accepted and the closing date for accepting applications is 27th April 2026.
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Note: that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
