The Accounts Receivable Analyst is responsible to provide effective, efficient, accurate financial and administrative support for the Order to Cash (OTC) related processes. There is a major governance and accuracy component to the role. This role should maintain a high level of internal and external customer satisfaction through quality service and timeous support. This position has multiple core focus areas which include Debtors management, maintenance and reconciliation of accounts receivable ledger accounts, reporting, analysis of bad debts, debtors ageing and cashflow projection.
- Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned.):
- Be one of the local key contact persons for all OTC and Accounts Receivable related activities including credit limit evaluations and management of doubtful debts.
- Cash collection support and liaison with Accounts Receivable Team at Shared Services Center on Debtors Book, customer account queries, overdue accounts and payment allocations.
- Annual and monthly support in financial processes such as annual audits, month-end close activities including accruals and journals.
- Preparation, reconciliation and reporting of accounts receivable ledger accounts.
- Perform activities in compliance with all internal procedures.
- Analysis of bad debts and debtors ageing
- Weekly cashflow projection
You will be responsible for conducting your activities on behalf of the company consistent with a high standard of business ethics and in compliance with the laws and regulations that govern our activities (subject to local law/requirement) (INTEGRITY)
- Preferably holds a relevant Credit Management Diploma/Certificate
- A minimum of 2 years' accounts receivable experience.
- Preferably SAP or similar system experience
- Ability to provide support and ensure adherence to internal controls and processes
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Enthusiasm and involvement in improving business processes
- Self-motivated with follow-up skills and be able to work independently
- Ability to offer proficient solution to problems
- Able to work in a team
- Ability to make good presentations, analyze reports, and respond to accounting or audit queries raised
- Ability to work in a dynamic structure and ability to work under pressure