Receivables Accountant manages ledgers and tracks outstanding claims, requires a Finance Degree, CPA(K), and 2+ years experience.
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
