Accounts Receivable Officer at JimCab Services Ltd

About the Role

• We are seeking an organized and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Officer to oversee the end-to-end revenue collection process. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate billing, maintaining healthy client accounts, managing collections, and supporting overall revenue compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate and issue accurate invoices, credit notes, debit notes, and customer statements within established timelines.
• Verify pricing, billing information, and transaction records to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Maintain accurate customer account balances and ensure timely allocation of receipts and payments.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and proactively follow up with clients to ensure payments are received within agreed credit terms.
• Conduct account reconciliations and resolve billing or payment disputes in a timely manner.
• Monitor customer credit limits and contractual spending thresholds, escalating potential risks where necessary.
• Prepare receivables ageing reports and recommend actions to minimize overdue debt.
• Support debt recovery initiatives for overdue accounts and coordinate escalation processes where required.
• Maintain accurate VAT and customer compliance records.
• Provide regular reports and insights on collections performance, debtor status, and revenue trends.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• CPA Part II or equivalent accounting qualification.
• At least 2 years’ experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, Revenue Compliance, or a similar finance role.
• Experience working with accounting or ERP systems such as Sage, QuickBooks, SAP, or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Effective negotiation and collections skills.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.

What Success Looks Like

• Accurate and timely billing of all client accounts.
• Prompt collection of outstanding receivables.
• Healthy debtor ageing with minimal overdue balances.
• Timely resolution of billing and payment queries.
• Accurate financial records and compliance documentation.