Finance Executive - AR

Objective / Summary of the Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Receivable Specialist to manage and oversee the company’s accounts receivable activities. The role is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate invoicing, monitoring outstanding receivables, following up on collections, resolving billing and payment discrepancies, maintaining accurate customer accounts, and supporting month-end reconciliation and reporting activities.

Key Responsibilities

1, Collection and Credit Control

• Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up on overdue payments in a timely manner.
• Handle customer queries and disputes relating to invoices, payments, and billing discrepancies.
• Work closely with customers and internal teams to investigate and resolve payment and billing issues promptly.
• Process and accurately record incoming payments.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer account records.
• Support credit control activities and follow up on long-outstanding accounts.

2. Reporting and Reconciliation

• Generate monthly Statements of Account (SOA) and Accounts Receivable Aging Reports.
• Prepare weekly accounts receivable reports and provide updates on outstanding and overdue accounts.
• Perform month-end reconciliations to ensure the completeness and accuracy of accounts receivable records in the financial system.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies identified during reconciliation.
• Support month-end closing activities relating to accounts receivable.
• Support internal and external audits by providing the required documentation and explanations relating to accounts receivable.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, ACCA, or a related field.
• Relevant experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, Credit Management, or Collections.
• Good understanding of accounts receivable processes, collections, reconciliation, and credit control.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working with accounting or ERP systems would be an advantage.
• Prior experience in the logistics or supply chain industry is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of AR and intercompany accounting processes.
• Proficiency in financial analysis and handling large data sets.Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (including pivot tables, financial modelling, and reporting).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.