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Purpose of the Role

The Accounts Assistant/intern – Receivables will support the Accounts Receivable function by ensuring accurate invoicing, timely receipt posting, proactive collections follow-up, customer account maintenance, resolution of finance-related customer complaints, and daily updating of receivables trackers to support strong cash flow and accurate financial records.
Key Responsibilities

1. Assist in preparing invoices and ensure invoices are shared with customers promptly after approval.
2. Assist in confirming invoice supporting documents are attached (delivery note/service sheet/customer confirmation).
3. Support recording of incoming payments by compiling proof of payment and sharing with the Accountant – Receivables for posting/verification.
4. Update customer account information (contacts, emails, addresses) as guided by the supervisor.
5. Update receivables trackers daily/weekly (invoice register, collections follow-up list, promised pay dates, basic aging list) and ensure they are accurate.
6. Send customer statements and payment reminders using approved templates.
7. Make follow-up calls/emails for overdue invoices based on an assigned list and record outcomes in the tracker.
8. Handle routine finance customer complaints (missing invoice, request for statement, receipt confirmation) and escalate complex disputes (pricing/service issues) to the supervisor.
9. Maintain accurate filing (soft and hardcopy) for invoices, POPs, statements, and customer communications for reconciliation and audit purposes.
10. Support basic reconciliations by preparing customer schedules, receipt lists, and follow-up lists for review by the supervisor.
11. Coordinate with the Rider for delivery/collection of cheques and documents, and maintain a simple cheque log (received/banked/cleared).
12. Ensure compliance with company processes, approvals, and documentation standards.
13. Assist in preparing basic receivables summaries (overdue list, promised payments list) for review by the Accountant – Receivables.
14. Assist in tracking cheques to ensure they are collected, banked, and followed up until cleared; report exceptions to the supervisor.
15. Assist during month-end by ensuring all invoices and POPs are filed and trackers are up to date for reporting.
16. Support internal/external audits by retrieving requested documents and schedules as guided.

Academic & Professional Qualifications

1. Diploma/Degree in Commerce/Finance, Business Management/Administration, or related field.
2. Professional membership/qualification: CPA II and above or ACCA (or equivalent).

Experience & Competencies

1. Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
2. Proficiency in ERP/accounting system (e.g., QuickBooks or similar).
3. Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping.
4. Strong communication skills for customer engagement and internal coordination.
5. Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines (daily posting, weekly follow-ups, month-end).
6. Problem-solving skills for resolving account discrepancies and payment issues.
7. Strong filing discipline for reconciliation and audit readiness.
8. High professional integrity, confidentiality, and organizational skills

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Job Purpose.

The Sales Executive – Collection is responsible for driving revenue growth through acquisition of new clients, retention of existing customers, and ensuring timely collection of payments for services rendered. The role combines sales development, account management, and debt collection follow-up within assigned commercial and residential service segments.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Business Development

• Identify and acquire new commercial and residential clients for waste management services. 
• Conduct field visits, presentations, and negotiations with potential customers. 
• Prepare and submit quotations, proposals, and service agreements. 
• Meet monthly and quarterly sales targets. 
• Collections & Credit Control
• Follow up on overdue customer accounts and ensure timely payment of invoices. 
• Maintain a structured debtor follow-up schedule (calls, visits, emails). 
• Coordinate with finance treconcile customer accounts. 
• Escalate high-risk or long-overdue accounts for management action. 
• Support enforcement actions where necessary (service suspension or recovery procedures). 
• Customer Relationship Management
• Maintain strong relationships with existing clients tensure retention. 
• Handle customer complaints related tbilling or service delivery. 
• Conduct periodic account reviews with key clients. 
• Reporting & Administration
• Maintain accurate records of leads, sales pipeline, and collections status. 
• Submit weekly reports on: 
• Sales activities 
• Collections performance 
• Outstanding debts aging analysis 
• Update CRM or internal tracking systems. 
• Market Intelligence
• Gather feedback on competitor pricing, service offerings, and market trends. 
• Identify opportunities for upselling or cross-selling additional services.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field. 

Experience

• 2–4 years’ experience in sales, field collections, or account management. 
• Experience in service-based industries (waste management, utilities, FMCG, or logistics) is an added advantage. 

Skills & Competencies

• Strong negotiation and persuasion skills 
• Ability thandle debt recovery professionally 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
• High level of integrity and accountability 
• Strong organizational and reporting skills 
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM systems

Personal Attributes

• Results-driven and target-oriented 
• Resilient and persistent in collections follow-up 
• Professional and customer-focused 
• Able twork independently in the field 
• Strong ethical standards