• Application Deadline:
• Position: Accounts Receivable Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 4 - 6 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Responsibilities

• Process account receivables and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures


• Manage day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivables' data.


• Prepare bills receivable, invoices, and bank deposits


• Generate and facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients


• Perform reconciliation on the accounts receivable ledger and bank accounts to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted.


• Maintaining accounts receivable files and records


• Prepare monthly financial and management reports


• Provide regular update and report on Aged Receivables


• Research customer discrepancies and past-due amounts with the assistance of the Credit Control Manager and other staff.


• Collaborate with the Credit Control Manager to reconcile accounts receivable on a periodic (at least bimonthly) basis.


• Initiate collections on past-due accounts


• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Head of Credit Control and Treasury.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. Degree in Finance, Accounting, or any other related field


• 4 - 6 years of experience as an Account Receivable Specialist or Accountant


• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices, and collection regulations


• Proven ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial records


• Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers


• Sound communications skills expressed both in written and oral


• Ability to build and manage client relationships


• Customer service orientation and negotiation skills


• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.


• Strong interpersonal skills‐both internally and with vendors


• Self‐motivated with strong project management skills.

Additional Information:

• Strong interpersonal skills ‐ both internally and with vendors


• Self‐motivated with strong project management skills


• Ability to work autonomously, yet be part of a broader team


• Proven history of adding value through creativity and hard work


• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.


• Good analytical/critical thinking.