Receivables Accountant - Mombasa at Bridge Talent Management

Main Duties Responsibilities

• Handle accounts receivable cycle.
• Analyse and reconcile cash and credit customers.
• Monitor customer accounts to ensure payments are received on time.
• Collaborate and support our sales team to ensure payment terms are maintained to ensure
• smooth service to our customers and on customer queries.
• Represent the company positively and professionally during collection processes.
• Ensure customer ledgers and accounts records are up to date and accurate.
• Issue and process customer credit notes.
• Generate regular reports on receivables aging.
• Prepare journal vouchers.
• Assist with preparation of statutory returns, including VAT.
• Assist to develop schedules, procedures and systems to facilitate efficient workflow.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure all records are kept organised and up to date.
• Ensure all internal control processes are adhered to.
• Assist during audits.
• Conduct internal system reviews, highlight internal control weaknesses and contribute to continuous improvement of receivables processes and controls.

Requirements

• ACCA or CPA affiliate or member.
• Proven experience in accounts receivable.
• Strong reconciliation and analytical skills.
• Good understanding of VAT and statutory return processes.
• Experience with an ERP (preferably SAP Business One will be added advantage).
• Excellent communication (both written and verbal), analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office.
• Organised and capable of paying attention to detail.
• Self-driven, flexible and capable to work both as part of a team and independently.
• Problem solver with attention to detail.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and a fast-moving environment.