Accounts Intern at Gap Recruitment Services Limited

Job Purpose: 

The Accounting Intern will assist the accounting department by ensuring customer payments are received on time by performing effective customer contacts and collecting outstanding receivables. Ensure ongoing follow up of overdue receivables, balance confirmations, interaction, and clarification with customers. The intern will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced accounting environment and will have the opportunity to work with a team of experienced professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Filing of accounts Receivable documents i.e. invoices, Po etc
• Accurately apply payments to customer accounts and reconcile discrepancies as needed in the accounting system.
• Dispatch customer invoices and statements.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging reports and follow up on overdue accounts regarding withholdings not paid.
• Communicate with customers to resolve payment issues and answer inquiries related to their accounts.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as sales and support, to address customer billing concerns and site reports for repair works done.
• Submit weekly reports on withholdings and invoices raised and sent to clients.
• Visit customers for delinquent accounts as at when needed.
• Follow up on copies of deliveries done to sites for billing from logistics department.

Qualifications and Skills:

• B-Com Degree with specialization in accounting or finance.
• CPA Finalist.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.