Accounts Receivable Specialist

Role Overview

KEDA Ceramics International Ltd is looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to keep customer balances accurate and help ensure invoices are paid on time. Working closely with Sales, Finance, and customers, you will investigate differences between records, coordinate reconciliations, and follow up on overdue amounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the Sales team to review customer balances, flag overdue accounts, and agree on appropriate follow-up.
• Contact customers to verify amounts due and investigate disputed or mismatched transactions.
• Check customer ledger entries and supporting records to confirm that receivables are complete and accurate.
• Prepare customer account statements and reconciliation schedules, then upload or submit reconciliation records as required.
• Reconcile customer accounts directly with customers, including attending on-site meetings when needed.
• Track outstanding invoices and make regular, systematic collection follow-ups.
• Match incoming payments and other customer transactions to outstanding balances, resolving allocation differences where possible.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• At least two years of relevant experience in accounts receivable, accounting, or a comparable role.
• Sound understanding of receivables administration, customer account reconciliation, and payment collection.
• Confident use of Microsoft Excel and financial or accounting systems.
• Professional working proficiency in English; Swahili is an advantage.
• Experience in manufacturing, trading, or another commercial setting is beneficial.
• Familiarity with Yonyou, Kingdee, or comparable accounting or ERP software is an advantage.