Our client, a well-established logistics company, is seeking to recruit an accounts receivable accountant. The overall purpose of this role is to ensure accurate and efficient processing and monitoring of incoming payments, and securing revenue.
Reporting to the Chief Accountant
Duties and Responsibilities
Involved in developing the company credit policy in liaison with sales, financial and procurement management
Undertake complex reconciliations and compile documentation for legal action
Obtain sufficient information to assess the credit worthiness of new and existing customers
Improve departmental processes and procedures e.g. invoicing, follow up and query management
Negotiate with clients e.g. credit information, credit insurance and debt collection agencies
Categorize customers by investment level risk, and review as appropriate
Liaise with the finance director to stop any supply of goods to overdue accounts, can instigate legal proceedings
Protect the company’s interests at creditors meetings relating to insolvent customers
Involved in internal and external audit exercise to provide information
Maintain up to date billing system through accurate and timely invoicing
Constant review of ageing analysis to ensure compliance with company’s collection policies
Monitor and resolve customer account details for non-payment, delayed payment and other irregularities
Maintain accounts receivable customer files and records with all credit policies in place
Follow up on, collect, ensure banking and allocate payments
Prepare cash flow projections for the organization on a weekly basis
Post financial data on QuickBooks and any other accounting tool
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, or any business related field
Certified Public Accountant CPA-K
5 years’ experience as an accounts receivable, preferably in logistics or manufacturing
Excellent understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
Excellent grasp of Financial and Management Accounting; Taxation and relevant legislation.
Good analytical skills and should demonstrate decision making capabilities
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: vacancies@integratedstaffingtl.com using the position as subject of email.
Apply via :
vacancies@integratedstaffingtl.com
