responsible for the support, monitoring and accurate execution of billing and Accounts Receivable process, ensuring compliance with accounting and legal requirements; with a view to contributing to the organization's financial efficiency, while maintaining invoicing and payment records accurately.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accurately record all transactions, using the appropriate ledgers, journals, and payment platforms
• Generate & distribute invoices to customers electronically
• Generate & distribute statements to customers electronically 
• Perform receivables management and reconciliation of customer accounts
• Verify the accuracy of invoices and other accounting records
• Ensure prompt and accurate allocation of all incoming payments
• Prepare and maintain bank deposits payment file
• Ensure a culture of effective working relationships, close collaboration and communication is developed and maintained across the organization.
• Work closely with Merchant Support & Sales teams to ensure all incoming queries regarding billing, Top-up, & Accounts receivables are promptly resolved 
• Record Sales and liaise with inventory where discrepancies are identified
• Update payment file with daily bank deposits for payment upload to S2K
• Check the details of the daily cash control and payment reconciliation file and liaise with AR / Finance team where discrepancies are found to ensure that they are corrected
• Communicate with customers regarding billing queries
• Follow up with customers on overdue payments in collaboration with Sales teams
• Ensure that invoices and payments match up correctly by cross-checking the original document to the internal records
• Review payment records for duplications or omissions and process reversals / entries to correct discrepancies
• Reconcile bulk cash clearing accounts, and processing journal entries to reallocate payments appropriately in S2K
• Manage assigned merchant AR accounts, statement generation, payment allocation, etc.
• Maintain and review financial records
• Ensure compliance with accounting and tax laws
• Proactively raise alerts on potential issues and take appropriate corrective action considering end to end impact on the organization
• Evaluate internal management systems, procedures, and risks in order to provide recommendations
• Any other related duties consistent with the category, nature, functions and objectives of the job, and as assigned by the AR Manager / Credit & Collections Manager

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A degree or certification in accounting or related area, CAT level 3/ ACCA Level 1
• Two years accounting experience, preferably in a retail, FMCG environment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Sound knowledge of- and competency in- accounting principles.
• Experience using an accounting software; comfort working with MCS and Emida platforms would be an asset
• Proficiency in the use of spreadsheet and word processing software, preferably MS Excel
• Focus on accuracy and detail
• Good task management skills
• Sound interpersonal skills and problem-solving acumen
• Ability and willingness to work within a team
• Commitment to working in accordance with regulations and instructions
• Good oral and written communication skills

COMPETENCIES

 The position holder is expected to demonstrate the following competencies at above average level to successfully accomplish the requirements of the position

• Strong organizing and problem-solving skills;
• Good interpersonal skills and customer orientation;
• Ability to apply strategic and analytical thinking;
• Ability to use initiative and ingenuity as required;
• Ability to manage time, priorities and workflow;
• Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions;
• Detail and results oriented;
• Ability to function as part of a team