Account Receivable Officer
Account Receivable Officer
To manage the process of daily application of all payments (trade and non-trade receivables including cash customers), dispute resolution, monthly Key Business Partners Account Reconciliation and Staff Receivables.
What we ask
- First degree (preferred in Accounting, or Business Administration)
- A minimum of 1 year experience in a finance function.
- General accounting knowledge
- Knowledge of SAP is an advantage.
- MS-Excel proficiency (intermediate level)
Reconciliation experience.
What we offer
- A dynamic, challenging, and innovative work environment.
- We believe in nourishing growth and offer training and personal development.
- Competitive remuneration package
Vacancy description
1. Cash Application
Ensure timely and accurate application of customer payments to open items on customer accounts (daily).
Post any amounts payable to customers under their corresponding vendor accounts, in line with signed agreements or approved documentation.
2. Distributor Account Reconciliation
Prepare and deliver monthly statements of account or open item reports for key distributors.
Perform detailed reconciliations of customer accounts and share reports with the Accounts Receivable Manager for necessary follow-up actions.
3. Reporting
Prepare and submit the following reports on schedule:
Accounts Receivable – Trade Domestic
Petty Cash Summary Report
Outstanding Staff Advances Report
4. Credit Note Processing
Process credit notes for sales discounts, market returns, and trade incentives as advised by the Sales Team, in collaboration with Commercial Finance.
Ensure all credit notes are duly approved by the Finance Director before posting.
5. Staff Receivables Management
Update the appropriate expense GL accounts daily with petty cash claims and staff ledger entries for cash advances taken, returned, or retired.
Provide a weekly schedule of outstanding staff advances.
6. Scrap Customers Management
Monitor Accounts Receivable Scrap Customers, including deposit customers, ensuring timely follow-up with cashiers and customers.
Verify correct application and clearing of payments to corresponding sales orders and invoices.