Organisation: Construction Industry Council (CIC)
Location: Mbabane
Reporting to: Finance Manager
Published: 26 October 2026
Closing date: 2 November 2026 at 5:00 PM

The Construction Industry Council invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Revenue Accountant.

Primary Purpose

The Revenue Accountant will protect, manage and maximise the Council’s revenue through the assessment, billing, collection, monitoring and recovery of statutory income, including construction levies, registration fees and related revenue streams.

The role focuses on improving collections, reducing outstanding debt, strengthening revenue assurance and supporting the Council’s financial sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

Revenue Collection and Assurance

Assess, verify and collect construction levies and other revenue due to the Council.
Ensure accurate, timely billing and collection of levies, registration fees, penalties and statutory income.
Develop strategies to improve collection performance and maximise revenue.
Monitor revenue streams for leakage, non-compliance and under-collection risks.
Drive debt-recovery initiatives and negotiate payment arrangements with debtors.
Review debtor portfolios and support improvements in collections and cash flow.
Maintain accurate revenue records, debtor information and supporting documentation.
Monitor and report on revenue trends, risks, collection performance and opportunities.

Stakeholder Management and External Relations

Serve as the primary contact for revenue and levy-related matters.
Engage with project owners, contractors, government agencies, consultants and industry stakeholders.
Conduct awareness and compliance sessions on levy obligations.
Resolve collection disputes professionally and diplomatically.
Identify delinquent accounts requiring legal action and coordinate their handover for recovery.
Liaise with legal representatives and monitor the progress of legally assigned accounts.

Financial Reporting, Forecasting and Planning

Prepare monthly revenue and collection reports, management dashboards and financial analyses.
Develop revenue forecasts, collection projections and cash-flow estimates.
Reconcile debtor accounts and investigate discrepancies.
Ensure revenue transactions, adjustments and collections are accurately recorded in the accounting system.
Support budgeting, financial planning, strategy and audit processes.
Recommend improvements to revenue performance and financial sustainability.

Governance and Compliance

Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, Council policies and procedures.
Maintain effective controls over revenue assessment, billing and collection.
Recommend process improvements to strengthen revenue governance and operational efficiency.

Qualifications and Experience

Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related qualification.
At least 5 to 10 years’ experience in revenue collection, debt recovery, revenue management, accounts receivable, credit control or a related finance function.
Experience managing large debtor portfolios and recovering long-outstanding debts.
Proven ability to meet collection targets and improve revenue performance.
Experience engaging with business leaders, government institutions, regulatory bodies and external stakeholders.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial analysis, reconciliations, reporting and data management.
Experience using accounting and financial-management systems.
Strong knowledge of debtor management, revenue assurance, financial reporting and account reconciliations.
Experience in a regulatory, public-sector, construction, financial-services or revenue-generating environment is advantageous.
Valid driver’s licence.

Key Competencies

Revenue collection and results orientation
Debt recovery, negotiation and conflict resolution
Stakeholder management and influencing skills
Leadership, maturity and sound judgement
English and SiSwati communication skills
Analytical thinking, problem-solving and time management
Integrity, accountability and professionalism
Ability to supervise, lead and work constructively in a team

How to Apply

Email your application, CV and copies of qualifications to recruitment@cic.co.sz.

Email subject: Revenue Accountant
Deadline: 5:00 PM, Monday, 2 November 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who do not receive feedback within 14 days after the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful. Vacancy information is also available through the CIC vacancies page.

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