About the Role

As a Senior Officer - Finance specializing in Accounts Receivable, you will be responsible for managing customer accounts, issuing accurate invoices, and ensuring timely collection of payments. Your role includes frequent follow-ups on outstanding balances, reconciling accounts, resolving payment discrepancies, and maintaining accurate transaction records. You will also support month-end closing activities related to accounts receivable.

Your Responsibilities

• Invoicing (50%): Generate and issue customer invoices accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with contract terms, pricing agreements, and tax regulations. Process adjustments, credit notes, and track invoice receipt to maintain prompt billing cycles.
• Payment Collection and Account Reconciliation (25%): Follow up regularly with customers on outstanding payments, escalate overdue accounts, apply incoming payments accurately, reconcile accounts, and collaborate with customers to resolve billing concerns.
• Month-End Closing and Reporting (20%): Conduct month-end closing activities for accounts receivable, prepare aging reports, update management on collection status and overdue accounts, assist with monthly cash flow reports and VAT returns.
• Other Duties (5%): Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies, support financial audits by providing required documentation and reports.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking a candidate with a Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accountancy, or an equivalent discipline and at least 3 years of experience in accounts receivable or related financial roles. The ideal candidate demonstrates advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas and pivot tables, and is experienced with ERP and online financial platforms. You should be an effective multi-tasker capable of managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously, possess strong collaboration skills to work cross-functionally, and have the ability to work independently while following established guidelines. A proactive attitude, attention to detail, and commitment to continuous learning are essential.