Accounts Receivables Officer

Accounts Receivables Officer

Job Title:            Accounts Receivables Officer

Department:       Accounts

Reports To:        Credit Manager

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

The primary function of the Accounts Receivables Officer is to ensure clients, assigned to him/her, are making payments for outstanding invoices on a timely basis.  This will involve regular reviews of the receivables list for outstanding amounts and following up with respective clients on plans to settle same.  The Officer also assist with cashiering when the main Cashier if off on lunch and is on leave.

 Main:

1. Generate weekly aged receivables analysis and review for outstanding amounts from assigned clients

2. Follow up collect and allocate payments on due and overdue invoices.

3. Reconcile customers’ accounts.

4. Issue customer statements

5. Ensure that credit customers’ accounts are in good standing before they are allowed to pick-up goods from the Warehouse.

6. Investigate and resolve queries from customers as it relates to credit and amounts on their account.

Other:

1. Acts as the Relief Cashier when required.

2. Performs other duties required as instructed by the Credit Manager or Financial Controller.

Academic Qualifications & Experience:

1. Has a minimum of 5 CXC passes, which should include English Language and Accounts.

2. Has a minimum of 2 years work experience as an Accounts Receivables Clerk.
3. Has a professional or academic certification in Accounts or Business Administration (preferable but not necessary).

Skills/abilities/attributes:

1. Has excellent numerical and accounting skills.
2. Pays close attention to details.
3. Is computer literate.
4. Is able to interface with personnel at all levels.
5. Is able to perceive and resolve potential or existing problems objectively. 
6. Is highly motivated, credible, and confident.