Accounts Receivables Accountant at Tai Talent Matters

Our client, a leading player in the brewery and beverage manufacturing industry, is looking for an Accounts Receivables Accountant to join their finance team in Nairobi.
Job Purpose:

• Responsible for the reconciliation of debtor accounts, resolution of any queries or issues with debtor statements, production of accurate and timely debtor statements, reports and reconciliations.
• Smoothly managing cash influx and collecting payment from clients. Help process, track, and record payments in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner.
• The Accounts Receivables Accountant will have both a day-to-day and ongoing impact on financial transactions, keeping the company on track, on time, and on good terms with her valued clients. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Support the company in optimizing its financial transactions and systems by performing reconciliation of payments and customer accounts 
• Communicate discrepancies to the credit controller, identify slow-paying customers, and recommend collection candidates 
• Strengthen and grow relationships with clients by communicating with customers regarding past-due accounts 
• Assist in streamlining the accounts receivable process by identifying areas for performance improvement 
• Exercise integrity and confidentiality in financial reporting, and comply with national and local financial requirements 
• Gather and verify invoices for appropriate documentation prior to payment 
• Maintain accounts receivable records to ensure aging is up to date, credits and collections are applied, uncollectable amounts are accounted for, and miscellaneous differences are cleared 
• Perform daily cash management duties, including the recording of bank deposits, updating and distribution of cash receipt logs, and posting of cash to the accounts receivable sub-ledger 
• Monitor and collect accounts receivable by contacting clients via telephone, email, and mail 
• Prepare analytical and ratio analyses relevant to A/R so management can gain a better understanding of how collection efforts are progressing 
• Support other accounting and finance team members, inventory management, and cost accounting 
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the management. 

Job Requirements 

• Degree in Bookkeeping/Accounting/Business Administration. 
• Understanding of basic principles of finance, accounting, and bookkeeping ▪ Superb time management and detail orientation 
• Proficiency with Google Drive 
• Ability to keep company and partner confidences 
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and one of the commonly used accounting ERP systems, 
• At least 3 years’ experience in accounts receivable 
• Experience in driving process improvement 
• Strong ability to multitask and prioritise 
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills 
• Strong ability to multitask and prioritise 
• Strong organisational and time management skills and the ability to stick to deadlines 
• Willing to be challenged and work well within a team