job description

Explore to work for our client who is in SUPPLY SERVICE and GENERAL TRADING. They are searching for a skilled financial specialist to join their accounts receivable team to help process, track, and record payments in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner. The accounts receivable specialist will have both a day-to-day and ongoing impact on financial transactions, keeping us on track, on time, and on good terms with our valued partners.

Responsibilities

  • Gather and verify invoices for appropriate documentation prior to payment
  • Maintain accounts receivable records to ensure aging is up to date, credits and collections are applied, uncollectible amounts are accounted for, and miscellaneous differences are cleared
  • Perform daily cash management duties, including the recording of bank deposits, updating and distribution of cash receipt logs, and posting of cash to the accounts receivable sub-ledger
  • Monitor and collect accounts receivable by contacting clients via telephone, email, and mail
  • Prepare analytical and ratio analyses relevant to A/R so management can gain a better understanding of how collection efforts are progressing
  • Support other accounting and finance team members, inventory management, and cost accounting

Required skills and qualifications

  • Strong mathematical skills
  • Understanding of basic principles of finance, accounting, and bookkeeping
  • 2 YEARS minimum experience is a Must
  • Proficiency with Google Drive
  • Ability to keep company and partner confidences
  • Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and one of the commonly used accounting ERP systems, such as Oracle, SAP, NetSuite
  • Associate’s degree or CPA K
  • Experience in accounts receivable
  • Experience in driving process improvement

Interested candidates should share their CVs to jobs@peoplelink.co.ke. with “Accounts Receivable” as the subject.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application deadline: Urgent