Trade Receivables “Debtors” Assistant

Overview

As a Trade Receivables Assistant, you will play a crucial role in managing the financial transactions related to accounts receivable. Your responsibilities will include processing payments, verifying invoices, and ensuring accurate record-keeping. You’ll collaborate with other finance professionals to maintain a smooth cash flow and support the company’s financial health.

Responsibilities

Process Accounts and Incoming Payments:

· Handle day-to-day financial transactions related to accounts receivable.

· Verify, classify, compute, post, and record accounts receivables’ data.

· Prepare statements, invoices, credit notes and bank deposits.

Reconciliation and Accuracy:

· Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure all payments are accounted for and properly posted.

· Investigate and resolve any discrepancies in billing.

· Facilitate payment of invoices by sending reminders and contacting clients.

Financial Reporting:

· Generate financial statements and reports detailing accounts receivable status.

Requirements and Skills

· Proven working experience as an Accounts Receivable Clerk, Accounts Receivable Manager, or accountant.

· Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices, and collection regulations.

· Ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial records.

· Data entry skills and a knack for numbers.

· Hands-on experience with excel spreadsheets and accounting software such as OMNI Accounting or other full-scale ERP software).

· Proficiency in English and MS Office.

· Customer service orientation and negotiation skills.

· High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

· Diploma or higher in finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.

· Minimum 3 years’ experience in a financial administrative environment

· Clear verification checks – criminal and ITC requirements