Accounts Receivables Officer

Roles & Responsibilities Prepares, sorts, and ensures that invoices and payment journals are correctly entered into the accounting system (SAP). prepares local and export customers' invoices. Processes and generates reminder letters and monthly statements. Reports and reconciles GZl's account at the end of each month. Investigates and resolves queries resulting from non-payment of invoices both internally and externally. Performs sales Order creation, price maintenance and customer account creation. Address customer inquiries regarding billing issues and reconcile account disputes. Checks customers' credit rating and enforces customers' credit limit. Monitors GZl's debtors' balances and follows up with them to ensure prompt payment is made when due. Works and adheres to monthly and annual collection targets. Allocates payment in accordance with customers' remittances. Creates and implements Credit Control procedures and policies that ensure timely payments, whilst maintaining a high level of customer retention. Escalate customer overdue appropriately to the Head of Finance and Head of Sales. Negotiates repayment plans with customers in line with GZl's credit policies. Reconciles complex accounts that have been escalated from the AR team. Ensures credit and collection policies and procedures are complied with within GZI. Conducts monthly reconciliation of foreign exchange and price differences with customers. Develops and presents Weekly and Monthly Reports (Delivery report, other debtors' schedule, Cash Analyser, VAT Output, GIT, Weekly Collection report, Weekly and Monthly receivables aging report). Assist with internal and external audits to ensure completion within the target timeline. Required Education/ Qualification Minimum Of a First Degree or HND in Accounting or its equivalent. Relevant certification from a reputable professional institution will be an added advantage. At least 5years post-qualification experience. Working knowledge of SAP software is key.