Accountant - Receivable

Overview

Key Responsibilities

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• **General Accounting:**
• Manage all accounting transactions, including posting journal entries and updating financial records.
• Handle monthly, quarterly, and annual closings to ensure the accuracy of financial data.
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable to maintain accurate financial records.
• Compute taxes and prepare tax returns in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements to assess the financial performance of the company.
• Report on the company’s financial health and liquidity to management and stakeholders.
• Audit financial transactions and documents to identify discrepancies and ensure compliance with internal policies and regulations.
• Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary to protect sensitive information.
• Comply with financial policies and regulations to maintain legal and ethical standards.
• Act as backup for accounts payable to support financial operations as needed.
• Reconcile ledgers monthly and quarterly to maintain accurate financial records.
• Assist in completing audits by providing necessary documentation and information.
• Generate reports of financial status information to support decision-making processes.
• **Accounts Receivable Management:**
• Generate and issue customer invoices in a timely and accurate manner.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up on overdue payments.
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve any discrepancies.
• Process credit memos, refunds, and adjustments as needed.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date AR ledgers and reports.
• **Credit Control & Collections:**
• Assess customer creditworthiness and recommend credit limits.
• Implement and enforce credit policies to minimize bad debts.
• Coordinate with the sales team to address payment issues with customers.
• Prepare and send dunning letters or statements for overdue accounts.
• **Financial Reporting & Compliance:**
• Prepare AR aging reports and provide regular updates to management.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Assist with audits by providing necessary documentation and reports.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• **Process Improvement & Coordination:**
• Identify and implement improvements in AR processes to enhance efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal teams (sales, finance, and operations) to resolve payment disputes.
• Maintain proper documentation and records in compliance with industry regulations.

Required Qualification

• Education: - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or relevant field.
• Experience: - Min 05 years of proven work experience as an Accountant, with a strong understanding of accounting principles and regulations, including GAAP.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software such as SAP, Oracle and QuickBooks.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.
• Experience with general ledger functions and financial reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.