About the Role: We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our finance team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and maintaining our company's accounts receivable, ensuring timely and accurate payment collection, and performing debt collection activities.
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, strong analytical abilities, and experience in accounts receivable management and debt collection, possesses a strong can-do attitude and is great with numbers and game for challenge in a fast growing start up! Responsibilities : Manage and maintain accurate and up-to-date accounts receivable records.
Process and apply payments to customer accounts.
Research and resolve payment discrepancies and customer inquiries.
Perform debt collection activities, including phone calls, emails, and letters.
Negotiate payment plans with customers (as needed). Monitor and report on aged receivables and collection progress.
Identify and prevent potential fraud or delinquency.
Collaborate with sales and customer service teams to resolve customer issues. Comply with company policies and procedures, as well as relevant laws and regulations. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Minimum 2 years of experience in accounts receivable management and debt collection (preferred). Strong practical experience with General Ledger processes, including managing a full set of accounts, performing detailed account reconciliations, and accurately posting journal entries related to AR transactions will be added advantage.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
Proficiency in accounting software (Xero) and Microsoft Office.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills