Receivables Accountant

Key responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounts receivable records.
• Perform revenue accounting and ensure accurate recording of receivable transactions.
• Carry out cash, credit, and customer account reconciliations.
• Allocate receipts accurately and ensure all payments are properly accounted for.
• Monitor customer accounts and identify outstanding balances and discrepancies.
• Support revenue recovery and follow up on outstanding receivables.
• Investigate and resolve account discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Prepare receivables reports, ageing analysis, reconciliations, and other financial reports as required.
• Work closely with the Credit Control Officer to support effective management and recovery of outstanding receivables.
• Maintain accurate documentation and audit trails for receivable transactions.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, internal controls, and organizational financial policies.
• Liaise with relevant internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve account and payment issues.
• Identify risks, irregularities, and exceptions within the receivables process and escalate them appropriately.
• Support month-end and other financial reporting processes relating to receivables.

Candidate requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or an equivalent qualification.
• Minimum CPA part 4 professional certification.
• ⁠Data analytics is an added advantage.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Experience in a healthcare environment is an added advantage.

Required skills