DEBTORS ACCOUNTANT

SUMMARY:
Mpongwe Area – Zambia: Our client is looking for a Debtors Accountant to join the team.

POSITION INFO:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience in a creditors accounting role.
• Proficiency in accounting software and data analysis tools, with a focus on SAGE.
• Experience with and ability to utilize modern technology and systems to monitor compliance and reporting.
• Certification in additional finance related fields is advantageous.
• Valid Drivers License.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Proven experience as a debtors accountant.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee and implement various accounting and financial monitoring programs.
• Knowledge of local laws and regulations, relating to taxation, financial reporting and regulation.
• Familiarity with industry practices and professional standards.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Integrity and professional ethics.
• Teamwork skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Experience with financial reporting.
• Time management.
• The ability to work independently and to strict deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt and work in potentially challenging conditions and situations.
• Effective human, technological and financial resource management.
• The ability to formulate and implement processes and procedures to ensure compliance with company and regulatory policies.
• The ability to monitor, analyse and report on various financial statements.
• Expertise in accounting principles and standards.
• Proficiency in accounting software and data analysis tools, specifically SAGE.
• Willingness to travel and dedicate time to ensuring the effective functioning of the business, across its various operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

• Managing the groups accounts receivable.
• Ensure timely payment collection by monitoring customer accounts.
• Implement systems to accurately monitor and account for revenue generated by the groups retail arm and associated hard currency-based transactions.
• Resolve billing discrepancies.
• Assess customer creditworthiness and set appropriate credit limits based on company policies. Regularly review customer account balances to identify overdue invoices and potential collection issues.
• Prepare and analyze accounts receivable aging reports to identify trends and potential bad debt risks with existing customers.
• Investigate and resolve billing disputes with customers, providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Communicate with customers regarding billing inquiries and payment status.
• Communicate with internal departments to resolve issues or requests.
• Communicate effectively and accurately with customers creditors teams, to ensure transparency.
• Adhere to company credit policies and internal controls related to accounts receivable.
• Ensure proper management of all invoices and supporting documents for references and audit purposes.
• Oversee all transactions related to the groups debtors.
• Prepare and maintain accurate reports and ensure all reporting deadlines are adhered to.

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted

 

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