Accounts Receivables Officer

The incumbent is responsible for performing Accounts Receivables duties according to the established policies and procedures of the company, with the objective of meeting daily, weekly and monthly collection targets.

The Stewart’s Automotive Group is seeking a qualified, experienced, and results-driven individual to fill the position of:

            ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLES OFFICER

Job Summary: The incumbent will be responsible for performing Acounts Receivables duties according to the established policies and procedures of the Company, with the objective of meeting daily, weekly, and monthly collection targets.  

The key duties of this position include:  

• • Analyse, collate and conduct research of aged outstanding receivables to ensure that daily, weekly, and monthly targets are met.  
  • Ensure that collections are maximized by contacting a minimum number of customers on a daily basis with a view of collecting all outstanding balances owed to the Group.
  • Advise customers on their payment options and suggest methods of payments.
  • Negotiate suitable payment plans within authority to avoid debt defaults.
  • Closely monitor aged buckets with primary emphasis on over 90-120 days – with a view of collecting outstanding balances
  • Advise of payments with supporting to Cashiers to get the receipts processed in the Accounting Software. To ensure the customers' accounts are updated timely and to provide an accurate Trade Receivables Report.
  • Track and report delinquent accounts – highlighting deviation from agreement and preparing notice letters for outstanding balance.
  • Forward files and recommendations to supervisor for review and approval of customers whose contracts may needs amendments.
  • Maintain Customer payment records and ensure that historic information is used in future collection and is guarded with utmost privacy.
  • Resolve collection issues by responding to customer queries, examining customer accounts, payment plans, payment history, credit terms and account balances.
  • Ensure all receivable accounts related adjustments are updated daily in the groups accounting software.
  • Verifiy validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales, trade promotions, customer service departments and from customers.
  • Assist with opening new account using documents to support.

Competencies, qualifications, and experience required

• A minimum of an Associates degree in Accounting, ACCA Level II, or equivalent
• A minimum of four years’ experience in a similar capacity.
• Proven track record of success in collections and deliquency management
• Must be able to multi-task and meet strict deadlines
• Excellent written and oral skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Must be detailed oriented, with a history of making minimal errors
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, with strong emphasis on Excel
• Must have a clean police record

Interested persons must send their application and resume.

We appreciate all applications; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.