Accounts Receivables

Role Overview

This is a hands-on accounting position within a manufacturing company’s finance team, focused on the full cycle of debtor management and order-to-cash processing. Day to day, you will keep customer accounts accurate, prepare invoices and billing documents, process back-office orders, and chase payments so that cash flow stays healthy. Your work directly supports the company’s financial controls and gives management a clear, up-to-date view of outstanding receivables.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update individual debtor statements, ensuring every customer account reflects current transactions and outstanding balances.
• Issue debtor statements on a regular schedule and respond to customer queries about their account status.
• Process back-office orders end to end, from verifying order details to generating the corresponding invoices and DMS receipts.
• Prepare accurate, timely invoices for back-office clients and reconcile any discrepancies between orders, receipts, and billing records.
• Update and monitor the debtors ageing report, flagging overdue accounts and escalating collections issues as needed.
• Follow up with back-office clients on payment of orders and keep track of commitments and payment timelines.
• Review accounting documents for accuracy, verify figures and balances, and correct errors before they affect financial reporting.
• Support the implementation and enforcement of internal financial controls, and regularly report debtor account status to management.
• Organise and file all invoices and back-office sales documents, maintaining a clear audit trail for every transaction.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 2–3 years of practical accounting experience, ideally with exposure to receivables, invoicing, or order processing.
• CPA completed or ACCA Part 2 qualification.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems for recording transactions, generating reports, and managing accounts.
• Previous involvement in KRA compliance duties, including understanding of statutory tax obligations and filling requirements.
• Strong IT skills, especially in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to analyse data and present financial summaries clearly.