Finance Officer- Accounts Receivable at Flexi-Personnel

JOB PURPOSE

The holder of the role is responsible for managing, recording and reporting on all organization’s revenue streams according to local and international accounting standards and regulatory requirements. The main priority of the position is ensuring that customer loadings and other sales are recorded in a prompt and timely manner.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparing customer invoices based on accounting procedures.
• Matching payments to invoice numbers or sales orders.
• Handling customer inquiries regarding billing issues.
• Submitting daily reports to management on accounts receivable operations.
• Processing debit and credit memos.
• Tracking overdue invoices and following up on them.
• Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Determine monthly revenue forecast and perform monthly revenue analysis and calculation.
• Perform daily sales revenue to volume reconciliation.
• Assists the Accounting Manager in reconciling revenue accounts each month.
• Analyze revenue performance and analytics to identify risks and opportunities for improvements.
• Coordinate period-end closure schedules and reporting for the finance team.
• Responsible for coordinating and preparing balance sheet reconciliations for sales-related ledgers.
• Develop a strong understanding of the order to cash process that drives revenue to ensure processes and controls remain robust.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• A first degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Business Administration or any relevant discipline.
• At least two years of related experience in a similar role required.
• Membership of a relevant professional body e.g. ACCA/CPA.
• Analytical and numerical skills.
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), financial policies, procedures, and systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Negotiation skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships.