Vacancy; Accounts Receivable Officer- Kenya (1)

JOB TITLE:	ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE OFFICER	Job Category:
DEPARTMENT:	FINANCE	Job Code/ Req#:
LOCATION:	MOMBASA	Travel Required:
REPORTING TO:	CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER	Position Type:	FULL TIME
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info@viaservice-ke.com ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE OFFICER

Job Description

                                      

General Description:

The Account receivable Officer is responsible for

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

·       Generate invoices, and account statements and ensure timely delivery of invoices to clients

·       Follow up on, collect, and allocate payments

·       Monitor customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments, and other irregularities

·       Perform day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting 

·       Report on Aged Receivables plus other ad hoc reporting where applicable

·       Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted

·       Support month-end reporting process

• Provide account information to internal departments and clients

• Communicate with customers via phone, email, mail or personally

• Assist in opening new client accounts while verifying all the necessary supporting information.

• Maintain accounts receivable files and records.

• Report on possible account problems to be solved by management

• Any other related duties that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Required Education:

·       A minimum of Bachelors / Diploma in Accounting and Finance

·       CPA will be an advantage

Required Experience & Qualifications:

·       A minimum of three years in similar roles and industry (preferred)

·       Ability to establish and maintain good client relationships at all levels

·       Ability to reconcile accounts and with attention to detail

·       Competency in Microsoft Office especially excel

·       General ledger entry and maintenance

·       Prior experience with Accounting systems (SAP/SAGE will be an advantage)

·       Calm, confident manner to handle potentially uncomfortable conversations

·       Able to work without supervision yet be part of a broader team

·       Understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices and collection

·       Good accounting and Kenya tax law knowledge

·       Fluent in English and Swahili

Personal Attributes:

·       Creativity.

·       Self-motivated 

·       Adaptability

·       Goal and deadline-driven.

·       High Level of integrity.

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Application deadline: 17th February 2025