• Application Deadline:
• Position: Account Receivables Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Description

• This position offers the chance to join the Finance team of a global leader in providing services and products to the energy industry.


• It provides opportunities for advancement in function that strives for continuous improvement and values integrity and teamwork.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure timely collection of accounts receivable (AR) through regular follow-up on assigned accounts, in line with departmental and personal objectives.


• Document and review the customer order to cash process and proposing opportunities to improve the pain points and increase the efficiency of the process.


• Collect outstanding invoices, gathering information on invoice disputes, and creating invoice dispute records for distribution and subsequent resolution.


• Input notes in collection system regarding submission, resubmission, and transaction approval dates so Company departments have a clear understanding of AR status.


• Record disputes in collection system and assign clear action items for the appropriate dispute owner.


• Identify delinquent accounts and take action to prevent reoccurrence and/or initiate communication with the Credit Manager, Sales and Operations to ask for assistance or escalation.


• Maintain contact with customer AP departments through collection calls, past due notices, and account statements.


• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including those within the Billing Center of Excellence, Sales, Operations, Tax and Treasury to support collections, proper cash application and timely dispute resolution.


• Recommend uncollectable debit balances for expense write-off, and work with Controller and Financial Analyst to clear balances from their AR portfolio.


• Research portfolios for duplicate and over-payments and submit refund requests to Collections Manager, where applicable.


• Review aged credit balances to ensure adherence to the Company’s escheatment policy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or a related field of study


• 3+ years’ experience in Finance


• Previous experience in multinational or audit firm will be an added advantage.

Competencies & Behavior:

• Analytics & Modeling: leveraging new tools with digital enablement at his/her disposal and uses data to inform relatable, manageable, and comprehensive strategic vision


• Communicating: uses authentic communication to drive operational effectiveness; employs methods that align teams, using influence rather than command; connects individuals through multiple channels and creates a culture of feedback.


• Driving change: achieves organizational goals and embraces company initiatives with creativity, elasticity, and appreciation for own complexity; iterates to improve practice norms.


• Integrity: Operates with resolute ethical principles while seeking market outperformance; creates an environment of possibility, in tandem with a culture of quality, safety and excellence.