Summary

The Account receivable Officer is responsible for following up on all financial transactions related to the company's accounts receivable.

Responsibilities

• Generate invoices, account statements and ensure timely delivery of invoices to clients
• Follow up on, collect and allocate payments
• Monitor customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments, and other irregularities
• Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting
• Report on Aged Receivables plus other ad hoc reporting where applicable
• Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted
• Support month end reporting process
• Provide accounts information to internal departments and clients
• Communicate with customers via phone, email, mail or personally
• Assist in opening of new client accounts while verifying all the necessary supporting information is in order
• Maintain accounts receivable files and records.
• Report on possible accounts problems to be solved by management
• Any other related duties that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Education and Qualifications

• A minimum of Bachelors / Diploma in Accounting and Finance
• CPA will be an advantage

Requirements

• A minimum of three years in similar roles and industry (preferred)
• Ability to establish and maintain good client relationships at all levels
• Ability to reconcile accounts and with attention to detail
• Competency in Microsoft Office especially excel
• General ledger entry and maintenance
• Prior experience with Accounting systems (SAP/SAGE will be an advantage)
• Calm, confident manner to handle potentially uncomfortable conversations · Able to work without supervision yet be part of a broader team
• Understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices and collection
• Good accounting and local tax law knowledge
• Fluent in English and Swahili

Characteristics

Personal Attributes:

• Creativity
• Self-motivated
• Adaptability
• Goal and deadline driven.
• High Level of integrity.