Role Description

• We are looking for a highly organized, analytical, and detail-oriented Receivables Accountant to join our Finance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the accurate and timely management of accounts receivable, including reconciliations, receipt allocation, revenue recovery, and reporting. The successful candidate will work closely with the Credit Control Officer to ensure effective management and recovery of outstanding receivables.

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.

Qualifications & Experience

• 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.

Key Skills

• Accounts receivable management
• Revenue accounting
• Cash and credit reconciliation
• Receipt allocation
• Revenue recovery
• Financial reporting and analysis
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong Excel and accounting systems skills