Accounts Receivable Assistant
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
In four years, we have grown from four people in our Nairobi
office to over 100 across the region. We are a US 501(c)3 nonprofit with our
main operations in Kenya, a new office in Uganda, and active projects in
Tanzania, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Ghana.
Responsibilities
Requirements
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Reports to: Finance &
Accounting Manager
Position Summary: Busara is a behavioral
science research and advisory organization that conducts projects across a wide
range of sectors and disciplines, including financial inclusion, health, and
governance.
Busara has dozens of clients across the private sector, NGO, and
academic realms. The Accounts Receivable Assistant is the primary driver of
Busara’s Accounts Receivable function in Kenya, the US, and any other locations
where Busara receives funds.
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
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Maintain an up to date record of all accounts receivable that is
continually accessible to the Senior Accountant and senior management
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Continually liaise with the US-based part time accountant to
stay up to date on funds received
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Process incoming payments in compliance with Busara’s financial
policies and procedures
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Review all client contracts before they are sent out
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Maintain excellent records of all client contracts and amendments
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Prepare invoices in line with Busara’s financial policies and
guidelines
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Update and reconcile the accounts receivable ledger in the
financial management system
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Verify discrepancies by and resolve clients’ billing issues in a
timely manner
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Regular reporting on accounts receivable status on scheduled
basis
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Coordinate with Finance and Accounting Manager on the cash
projection process
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Perform any additional finance and accounting duties within
finance department as maybe directed
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Attend to all accounts receivable inquiries, clarifications, or
requests from project teams
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Maintain the VAT accounts for Busara
Requirements
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Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
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CPA or equivalent professional qualification
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Accounts Receivable experience preferred
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Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and
integrity
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Prior experience with client contracts preferred
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Experience making journal entries in accounting software
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Excellent written communication
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High level of attention to detail
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Thorough knowledge of relevant accounting procedures
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Accuracy and attention to detail
How to Apply
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online.