• Application Deadline:
• Position: Accounts Receivable Clerk


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

The role:

Summary

• The Accounts Receivable clerk is responsible for managing and processing incoming payments, ensuring accuracy and efficiency of operations, and maintaining up-to-date records of financial transactions.


• This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills and proficiency in financial software.

Key Responsibilities:

Invoicing & billing

• send invoices to customers


• ensure invoices are accurate & sent out in timely manner


• maintain records of all invoices and payments

Payment processing

• record & process customer payments


• verify & post all receipts in Xero


• reconcile AR ledger ensuring all payments are accounted for and properly posted

Customer account management

• monitor customer accounts for delayed payments and irregularities


• conduct investigations as needed into historical discrepancies


• resolve payment discrepancies and disputes

Collections

• contact customers to follow up on outstanding invoices


• implement effective collection strategies


• maintain a log of collection efforts & communications


• assist in financial statement support & analysis

Compliance & record keeping

• ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards


• maintain organised and up to date financial records


• assist in audit as required

Qualifications

• Bcom Accounting or similar bachelor’s degree in Accounting or finance.

Experience

• Proven experience as an AR clerk or in a similar role


• Familiarity with Xero and basic accounting procedures

Skills

• Proficient in MS office, especially excel


• Experience with accounting software


• Strong mathematical and analytical skills


• Excellent organisational and time management skills


• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Competencies

• Attention to detail and ability to handle large volume of transactions with high accuracy


• Problem solving skills


• Customer service


• Team work

Working conditions

• Full-time position


• Standard office hours (8-5) with 1 hour lunch


• Remote working with occasional visits to office (per firm policy)