The Accountant will ensure timely collection of debts from credit customers as per the credit policy and ensure proper posting into the SAP system.
Responsibilities
- Reconciling complex accounts that have been escalated from the AR team.
- Ensure customers pay on time and chase any overdue invoices
- Summarize financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss, and other statements like management accounts monthly.
- Improve and implement debt collection processes when there are any overdue invoices or payments, and initiate legal procedures if necessary.
- Obtains revenue by processing invoices; resolving missed payments; updating financial records; supervising staff.
- Collects accounts by contacting customers’ individuals or businesses when payment is overdue; investigating circumstances of non-payment and re-negotiating repayment plans if people are in financial difficulties.
- Spearhead debt collection and ensure the debt level is well managed.
- Balance the debt and credit levels of the company and ensure smooth operation.
- Prepare the company’s annual budget and manage monthly departmental budgets.
- Participate in financial standards setting and in the forecast process.
- Meets accounts receivable financial standards by providing annual accounts receivable budget information; monitoring expenditures; identifying variances; implementing corrective actions.
- Maintains accounting ledgers by posting Daily/monthly account transactions.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP principles
- Review credit check report and high balance report in addition to preparing daily credit customer reports.
- Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance.
Job Requirements
- BA degree of commerce or equivalent from a reputable university.
- 2-3 years of experience as a credit controller or A/R Accounts.
- Experience in the manufacturing sector will be an added advantage.
- Must be a qualified CPA finalist or with ACCA professional qualifications.
- Hands-on experience with accounting software packages.
- Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Resourceful and proactive in dealing with issues that may arise.
- High attention to detail, excellent analytical, computer skills, and MS Office packages.
- Excellent understanding of accounting and reporting standards and procedures.
- Ability to ensure data accuracy and completeness.
Method of Application
Applicants who meet the requirements stated above should send their updated CV and cover letter with a day –time Telephone number to the email address: jobs1@hcsaffiliatesgroup.com with Assistant Accountant-Credit Control on the Subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Candidates MUST indicate their Current and Expected salaries
