We are
an animal feeds manufacturing company situated at Thika and seeking to recruit
an Receivables Accountant.
The
incumbent will provide financial, clerical and administrative services to
ensure efficient, timely and accurate payment of accounts under his or her
control.
Main
Job Tasks and Responsibilities
- maintain
up-to-date billing system
- generate
and send out invoices
- follow
up on, collect and allocate payments
- carry
out billing, collection and reporting activities according to specific
deadlines
- perform
account reconciliations
- monitor
customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments and other
irregularities
- research
and resolve payment discrepancies
- generate
age analysis
- review
AR aging to ensure compliance
- maintain
accounts receivable customer files and records
- follow
established procedures for processing receipts, cash etc
- process
credit card payments
- prepare
bank deposits
- investigate
and resolve customer queries
- process
adjustments
- develop
a recovery system and initiate collection efforts
- communicate
with customers via phone, email, mail or personally
- assist
with month-end closing
- collect
data and prepare monthly metrics
Education
and Experience
- Bachelor’s
degree in Finance – Accounting Option
- CPA-K
- Membership
with ICPAK
- knowledge
of accounts receivable
- knowledge
of office administration and procedures
- knowledge
of general bookkeeping procedures
- knowledge
of general accounting principals
- proficient
in relevant computer software
- knowledge
of regulatory standards and compliance requirements
- 1-3
years accounts receivable and general accounting experience
Key
Competencies
- attention
to detail and accuracy
- good
verbal and written communication skills
- organizational
skills
- information
management
- problem
analysis and problem solving skills
- team
member
- stress
tolerance
- sense
of urgency
- tenacious
- customer
service skills