Accounts Receivable Specialist at KEDA Kenya Ceramics Company Limited

Role Summary

• KEDA Ceramics International Ltd is seeking to recruit an Accounts Receivable Specialist who will be responsible for managing customer accounts receivable, ensuring accurate reconciliation of outstanding balances, supporting timely collections, and maintaining accurate financial records. This role requires a proactive and analytical individual who can work closely with the Sales and Finance teams and communicate effectively with customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Sales Department Coordination; Communicate with the Sales Department promptly to confirm and monitor customers’ outstanding accounts receivable balances.
• Customer Balance Confirmation; Communicate directly with customers, where necessary, to confirm outstanding balances and resolve any discrepancies.
• Accounts Receivable Verification & Reconciliation; Verify detailed accounts receivable balances, ensure the accuracy of customer account records, and prepare and upload accounts receivable reconciliation statements.
• Customer Statements & Account Reconciliation: Prepare customer statements and conduct account reconciliations with customers, including on-site reconciliation visits where required.
• Collections & Transaction Reconciliation: Conduct systematic follow-ups on outstanding payments and take the lead in reconciling customer transactions, payments, and outstanding balances.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in Accounts Receivable, Accounting, or a related role.
• Experience in a manufacturing, trading, or commercial environment will be an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of accounts receivable processes, customer reconciliation, and debt collection.
• Proficiency in English as a working language and Swahili is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial/accounting systems.
• Experience with financial software such as Yonyou, Kingdee, or similar accounting/ERP systems is an advantage.