Accounts Receivables Officer

Recruitment Matters Africa Pvt Ltd

Job Location:

Harare - Zimbabwe

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivables Officer to join our clients team

Salary and Benefits:

Negotiable.

Main Responsibilities:

Prepare and issue customer invoices in line with contract terms project milestones and progress certificates.
Monitor and reconcile customer accounts to ensure accurate allocation of receipts.
Follow up on outstanding payments and manage the debt collection process in line with company policy.
Maintain up-to-date records of accounts receivable transactions and ensure compliance with company procedures.
Work closely with project managers site teams and clients to resolve billing queries and discrepancies.
Prepare debtor ageing reports and highlight high-risk accounts to management.
Support month-end and year-end closing processes by reconciling AR balances and providing supporting schedules.
Assist in cash flow forecasting by providing accurate receivables projections.
Ensure compliance with relevant tax regulations (e.g. VAT) and proper documentation of invoices.
Recommend improvements to credit control and invoicing processes to enhance efficiency.

Key Skills:

Strong knowledge of invoicing linked to contracts project milestones and retention payments.
Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. Sage Pastel QuickBooks or ERP systems).
Advanced MS Excel skills.
Solid understanding of tax compliance requirements (VAT WHT etc.).
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Strong attention to detail analytical thinking and ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelors Degree or Professional Qualification in Accounting Finance or related field.
Minimum of 3 5 years experience in Accounts Receivables or Credit Control preferably within the construction or project-based industry.

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivables Officer to join our clients team Salary and Benefits: Negotiable. Main Responsibilities: Prepare and issue customer invoices in line with contract terms project milestones and progress certificates. Monitor and reconcile customer accounts t...