Accounts Receivable Assistant

The Accounts Receivable Assistant is responsible for keeping up to date records of all pending and paid disbursements from clients, ensuring that clients are invoiced on time and reminded of late payments, and ensuring that all payments are received in the correct account and according to contract, without additional deductions for foreign exchange or transfer fees.
The position is also responsible for additional finance and accounting duties within finance department as may be directed. The ideal person should be a CPA with accounting experience, is a proactive communicator, and has a high level of attention to detail.
Responsibilities

Maintain an up to date record of all accounts receivable that is continually accessible to the Senior Accountant and senior management
Continually liaise with the US-based part time accountant to stay up to date on funds received
Process incoming payments in compliance with Busara’s financial policies and procedures
Review all client contracts before they are sent out
Maintain excellent records of all client contracts and amendments
Prepare invoices in line with Busara’s financial policies and guidelines
Update and reconcile the accounts receivable ledger in the financial management system
Verify discrepancies by and resolve clients’ billing issues in a timely manner
Regular reporting on accounts receivable status on scheduled basis
Coordinate with Finance and Accounting Manager on the cash projection process
Perform any additional finance and accounting duties within finance department as maybe directed
Attend to all accounts receivable inquiries, clarifications, or requests from project teams
Maintain the VAT accounts for Busara

Requirements

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
CPA or equivalent professional qualification
Accounts Receivable experience preferred
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and integrity
Prior experience with client contracts preferred
Experience making journal entries in accounting software
Excellent written communication
High level of attention to detail
Thorough knowledge of relevant accounting procedures
Accuracy and attention to detail