DEBTORS ACCOUNTANT – FM2095
Mpongwe Area – Zambia: Our client is looking for a Debtors Accountant to join the team.
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Proven experience in a creditors accounting role.
- Proficiency in accounting software and data analysis tools, with a focus on SAGE.
- Experience with and ability to utilize modern technology and systems to monitor compliance and reporting.
- Certification in additional finance related fields is advantageous.
- Valid Drivers License.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED
- Proven experience as a debtors accountant.
- Demonstrated ability to oversee and implement various accounting and financial monitoring programs.
- Knowledge of local laws and regulations, relating to taxation, financial reporting and regulation.
- Familiarity with industry practices and professional standards.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Integrity and professional ethics.
- Teamwork skills.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Experience with financial reporting.
- Time management.
- The ability to work independently and to strict deadlines.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to adapt and work in potentially challenging conditions and situations.
- Effective human, technological and financial resource management.
- The ability to formulate and implement processes and procedures to ensure compliance with company and regulatory policies.
- The ability to monitor, analyse and report on various financial statements.
- Expertise in accounting principles and standards.
- Proficiency in accounting software and data analysis tools, specifically SAGE.
- Willingness to travel and dedicate time to ensuring the effective functioning of the business, across its various operations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
- Managing the groups accounts receivable.
- Ensure timely payment collection by monitoring customer accounts.
- Implement systems to accurately monitor and account for revenue generated by the groups retail arm and associated hard currency-based transactions.
- Resolve billing discrepancies.
- Assess customer creditworthiness and set appropriate credit limits based on company policies. Regularly review customer account balances to identify overdue invoices and potential collection issues.
- Prepare and analyze accounts receivable aging reports to identify trends and potential bad debt risks with existing customers.
- Investigate and resolve billing disputes with customers, providing necessary documentation and explanations.
- Communicate with customers regarding billing inquiries and payment status.
- Communicate with internal departments to resolve issues or requests.
- Communicate effectively and accurately with customers creditors teams, to ensure transparency.
- Adhere to company credit policies and internal controls related to accounts receivable.
- Ensure proper management of all invoices and supporting documents for references and audit purposes.
- Oversee all transactions related to the groups debtors.
- Prepare and maintain accurate reports and ensure all reporting deadlines are adhered to.
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted