Receivables Accountant at The Coca-Cola Company

Key Purpose Statement

To provide support to the finance function in ensuring proper capture of financial data to facilitate uninterrupted business processes in the operation and create a base for financial reports with integrity.

Key Duties & Responsibilities    

• Reconciling accounts that have been escalated from the AR team
• Monitoring debtor balances to ensure a reduction in debtors DSO
• Ensuring credit and collection policies and procedures are followed within the team
• Ensure set procedures and credit control policies with regard to the invoices, credit notes and other documents are strictly followed.
• To monitor debt repayment for all company debtors past and present and submit monthly progress on repayment
• To ensure adherence to recommended prices for company products.
• Opening and maintenance of new distributor accounts.
• Ensure adequate provision is made for bad and doubtful debts
• Approve Invoices and Credit Notes
• Prepare analysis of accounts receivables
• Correspond with customers and respond to inquiries
• Assist with month end closing
• Provide supporting documentation for audit

Skills, Experience & Education    

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field
• Certified Public Accountant CPA IV

Experience

• Five years’ experience in FMCG or busy commercial environment
• Accounts Experience on Receivables.
• Practical experience of working with an ERP
• Hands on experience in manufacturing environment