Accounts Receivables Clerk Job in Kenya

Job Title: Accounts Receivables Clerk
Job Purpose: To provide financial, clerical and administrative services. To ensure efficient, timely and accurate payment of accounts under his or her control.
 Main Job Tasks and ResponsibilitiesMaintain up-to-date billing systemGenerate and send out invoicesFollow up on, collect and allocate paymentsCarry out billing, collection and reporting activities according to specific deadlinesPerform account reconciliationsMonitor customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments and other irregularitiesResearch and resolve payment discrepanciesGenerate age analysisReview AR aging to ensure complianceMaintain accounts receivable customer files and recordsFollow established procedures for processing receipts, cash etc.Process credit card paymentsPrepare bank depositsInvestigate and resolve customer queriesProcess adjustmentsDevelop a recovery system and initiate collection effortsCommunicate with customers via phone, email, mail or personallyAssist with month-end closingCollect data and prepare monthly metricsCPA 3, ACCA FinalistBCOM or Finance degree is preferableKnowledge of accounts receivableKnowledge of office administration and proceduresKnowledge of general bookkeeping proceduresKnowledge of general accounting principalsProficient in relevant computer softwareKnowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements1-3 years accounts receivable and general accounting experienceAttention to detail and accuracyGood verbal and written communication skillsOrganizational skillsInformation managementProblem analysis and problem solving skillsTeam memberStress toleranceSense of urgencyTenaciousCustomer service skillsInterested candidates are invited to strictly email their cover letter and CV, clearly detailing their current remuneration and expectations to recruitment@odumont.com  before end of day 08 December 2014. Only short listed candidates will be contacted