Job Purpose
The incumbent is primarily responsible for following up on collections and customers queries on a daily basis. This position reports to the Accounts Receivable Team Lead.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
* Monitors and collects accounts receivable by contacting clients via telephone, email and mail.
* Strengthens and grows relationships with clients by communicating with customers regarding past-due accounts.
* Maintains accounts receivable records to ensure aging is up to date, credits and collections
* are applied, uncollectible amounts are accounted for and miscellaneous differences are cleared.
* Verifies discrepancies and resolve clients' billing issues.
* Facilitates payment of invoices due by sending letter reminders and liaising with the Sales Team.
* Communicates discrepancies to management team, identify slow-paying customers, and recommending collection candidates.
* Performs daily cash management duties, including the recording of bank deposits, updates and distributes cash reports, and posts receipts to the accounts receivable sub-ledger.
* Assists with the invoicing function.
* Provides assistance to the Accounts Receivable Team Lead.
* Follows up on legal proceedings.
* Prepares comprehensive receivable reports for Finance meetings.
* Adheres to the proper safety policies and practices and ISO standards.
* Demonstrates active adherence to all relevant Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures, while also promoting HSE awareness.
* Any other related responsibilities assigned by Management.
Academic Qualifications & Experience
* A minimum of five (5) CXC or GCE O' Level passes inclusive of English Language and Mathematics.
* CAT Level II or ACCA Level I.
* Proficiency in the Microsoft suite of products.
* A minimum of one (1) year experience in a similar capacity.
Competencies
* Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* The ability to multitask.
* The ability to work in a fast paced environment with minimal supervision.
* Team Oriented.
* Understanding of basic principles of finance, accounting, and bookkeeping.