Senior Accountant-Credit Control at HCS Africa

Our Client, in the manufacturing industry seeks to recruit a Senior Accountant-credit Control.

The Senior Accountant will ensure timely collection of debts from credit customers as per the credit policy and ensure proper posting into the SAP system.

Responsibilities

• Reconciling complex accounts that have been escalated from the AR team
• Ensure customers pay on time and chase any overdue invoices
• Summarize financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss, and other statements like management accounts monthly.
• Improve and implement debt collection processes when there are any overdue invoices or payments, and initiate legal procedures if necessary.
• Obtains revenue by processing invoices; resolving missed payments; updating financial records; supervising staff.
• Collects accounts by contacting customers’ individuals or businesses when payment is overdue; investigating circumstances of non-payment and re-negotiating repayment plans if people are in financial difficulties.
• Spearhead debt collection and ensure the debt level is well managed.
• Balance the debt and credit levels of the company and ensure smooth operation.
• Prepare the company’s annual budget and manage monthly departmental budgets.
• Participate in financial standards setting and in the forecast process.
• Meets accounts receivable financial standards by providing annual accounts receivable budget information; monitoring expenditures; identifying variances; implementing corrective actions.
• Maintains accounting ledgers by posting Daily/monthly account transactions.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP principles
• Review credit check report and high balance report in addition to preparing daily credit customer reports.
• Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance.

Job Requirements

• BA degree of commerce or equivalent from a reputable university.
• Min. 5 years of experience as a credit controller or A/R Accounts.
• Must be a qualified CPA finalist or with ACCA professional qualifications.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software packages.
• Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Should have good work ethics.
• Resourceful and proactive in dealing with issues that may arise.
• High attention to detail, excellent analytical, computer skills, and MS Office packages.
• Excellent understanding of accounting and reporting standards and procedures.
• Ability to ensure data accuracy and completeness.
• Key focus on the quality of work and client relationship.