Accounts Receivable Administrator

* Hybrid work model (3 days in Office, 2 days work from Home)

The Accounts Receivable Administrator is responsible for providing financial and administrative duties relating to accounts receivable to ensure effective, efficient and accurate financial operations, through the Oracle accounts receivable module. The incumbent oversees the maintenance of supporting records ensuring compliance with company policies and established external regulations.

The Accounts Receivable Administrator must establish controls to meet both internal and external audit requirements in addition to supporting prevailing company policies and procedures. The incumbent drives process improvements touching the Company’s Accounts Receivable function.

• Accounting Diploma or Degree in Accounting, or in a related field preferred.
• At least 3-5 years Accounts Receivable experience.
• Experience with in bigger size companies.
• Knowledge of relevant computer programs like Oracle and Microsoft Excel is critical and non-negotiable.
• Shared Services across Africa experience would be beneficial.

• Experience of ERP systems, Oracle knowledge preferred.
• Strong analytical skills
• Analytical thinker.
• Self-motivated, able to work in a team and independently.
• Very good computer skills including Microsoft office-Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook etc.)
• Ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of the organization, including senior management.
• Problem solver.
• Ability to handle large volumes.
• Excellent follow up skills.
• The incumbent must be flexible as there may be occasions that require working beyond the standard working week to ensure the positions expectations and responsibilities are met.

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Receivable function.
• Ensure the timely and accurate processing of information into Oracle meeting the full system requirements.
• Ensure an accurate and efficient monthly closing of Accounts Receivable financial records and posting of month end information.
• Ensure the accuracy of Accounts Receivable information impacting upon the financial statements.
• Monitor open sales orders and initiate the cancelation of closed sales orders and credit notes, with appropriate authorization.
• Liaise with Market Transactional manager on billing issues to handle customers enquiries in a timely manner.
• Prepare monthly Age Debtors report, age analysis and unapplied receipts report.
• Provide timely and accurate monthly reports (revenue, accruals etc.) and debtor analyses.
• Strive for continuous improvement and participate or lead improvement projects within Accounts Receivables.
• Provide support to Management on ad-hoc requests and reports.
• Maintain appropriate tax records where applicable regarding Accounts Receivable.
• Other duties as assigned.