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Accounts Receivable Accountant

Apex Software Labs · Jinja, Uganda

Job description

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly competent, detail-oriented, and results-driven Accounts Receivable Accountant to join our Finance team and take responsibility for the effective management of customer accounts, collections, receivables reconciliation, and credit control

 

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Managing the company’s account’s receivable function and maintaining accurate customer accounts.
  • Raising and processing customer invoices, credit notes, and debit notes accurately and on time.
  • Maintaining an up-to-date accounts receivable ledger and ensuring proper allocation of customer payments.
  • Monitoring customer balances, credit limits, payment terms, and outstanding invoices.
  • Conducting regular customer account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies promptly.
  • Following up on overdue accounts and implementing effective debt collection strategies.
  • Preparing and maintaining an aged receivables report and providing regular updates on overdue balances.
  • Working closely with the Sales, Logistics, Dispatch, and Commercial teams to resolve billing and delivery-related discrepancies.
  • Verifying sales documentation, including invoices, delivery notes, customer orders, and proof of delivery.
  • Ensuring that all customer transactions are properly supported and recorded in accordance with company policies.
  • Preparing daily, weekly, and monthly accounts receivable reports.
  • Supporting month-end and year-end financial closing processes.
  • Monitoring customer credit exposure and escalating high-risk or significantly overdue accounts to management.
  • Assisting with customer credit assessments and recommendations on credit limits and payment terms.
  • Maintaining accurate records of customer correspondence, collection efforts, and payment commitments.
  • Supporting the Finance Manager with cash-flow forecasting and collection targets.
  • Ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax requirements, company policies, and internal controls.
  • Providing information and documentation required for internal and external audits.
  • Identifying opportunities to improve receivables processes, controls, and collection efficiency.

 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • A bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
  • Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CPA, or equivalent is an added advantage.
  • At least 3 years of relevant experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, or General Accounting.
  • Experience in manufacturing, cement, construction materials, FMCG, or another high-volume sales environment will be an added advantage
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles, receivables management, credit control, and reconciliations.
  • Experience working with an ERP/accounting system.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and reconciliation tools.
  • Good understanding of Uganda’s tax and financial reporting environment.
  • Proficiency in accounting software is preferably Oracle and financial reporting systems, with strong Microsoft Excel skills.High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage deadlines and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with multiple departments and external stakeholders.
  • High level of integrity, professionalism, and ability to handle confidential financial information
  • English and Chinese language is an added advantage

 

How to Apply:

Only candidates who meet the minimum criteria as outlined as above are invited to send an application letter, a comprehensive CV and copies of certificates in one Pdf document to

Negotiable
Full-time
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