Accounts Receivable Officer

The Accounts Receivable Officer will be responsible for managing and tracking incoming payments for the company.

Duties and responsibilities:

Invoicing & Billing

• Generating and sending invoices to customers.
• Ensuring invoices are accurate, complete, and sent on time.
• Recording and tracking customer transactions in the accounting system.

Payment Collection & Processing

• Monitoring accounts for incoming payments and ensuring timely collections.
• Posting payments (cash, checks, electronic transfers) to customer accounts.

Account Reconciliation & Reporting

• Reconciling accounts receivable ledger with clients records.
• Investigating and resolving any discrepancies in customer accounts.
• Preparing aging reports and monitoring overdue accounts.

Credit Control & Risk Management

• Assessing customer creditworthiness and setting credit limits.
• Implementing credit policies to minimize bad debts.
• Following up on overdue payments and coordinating debt collection efforts.

Customer Relationship Management

• Communicating with customers regarding their account status.
• Resolving billing disputes and answering payment-related inquiries.
• Maintaining positive relationships with customers to ensure smooth transactions.

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting regulations.
• Assisting with internal and external audits by providing necessary reports.
• Identifying and preventing fraudulent transactions.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Preparing regular reports on accounts receivable status.
• Providing insights on cash flow and outstanding receivables.
• Suggesting improvements to enhance collection efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Degree holder in Accounting & Finance or related field.
• Knowledge of Sage Accounting software will be an advantage.

Experience:

• 2 or 3 years of working experience in the same position.

Other requirements:

• Proactive approach to problem solving.
• Good command of MS Office tools and accounting software.
• Positive and can-do attitude.
• Able to work independently or in team.
• Able to effectively handle multiple priorities, organise workload and meet deadlines.

 What we offer:

• Attractive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Apply now and take the next step in your career!