Accounts Receivable and Claims Specialist
As of April 1, 2023 (anticipated date of completion), Upfield Ghana (Manufacturing) Ltd will become a part of the Chanrai Group. As part of the transition to the Chanrai Group, we are looking to fill the role of Accounts Receivable and Claims Specialist based in the factory in Tema, Ghana.
Accounts Receivable and Claims Specialist
Location: Tema, Ghana
Reports to: Finance FP & A
Your Role:
We’re searching for a skilled financial specialist to join our accounts team to manage receivables and claims. The candidate will have both a day-to-day and ongoing impact on financial transactions, keeping the organisation on track, on time, and on good terms with our valued partners. The role will support the organization in optimizing financial transactions and systems by performing reconciliation of payments and customer accounts, communicate discrepancies to management team, identify slow-paying customers, strengthen and grow relationships with clients by communicating with customers regarding past-due accounts and streamline the accounts receivable process by identifying areas for performance improvement. The ideal candidate will exercise integrity and confidentiality in financial reporting and comply with national and local financial requirements.
Key Accountabilities
Receivables
- Processing accounting receivables and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures
- Performing day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivables' data
- Preparing bills receivable, invoices and bank deposits
- Follow-up with customers to facilitate on-time payment of invoices
- Obtain information from other departments to ensure records are accurate and complete and reconcile the Accounts Receivable ledger to ensure all payments are accounted for and properly posted
- Generate financial statements and reports detailing accounts receivable status and lead the monthly review of AR Aging balances
- Maintain accurate customer records related to financial contacts, payment terms and credit limits
- Deliver continuous improvement to manage processes more efficiently and effectively
- Assist with ad-hoc accounting tasks as needed.
So, what does it take to be successful in this role?
Education and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/relevant qualification
- Proficiency in SAP
- FMCG industry experience is an added advantage
- Minimum 3 years in experience
- In depth knowledge of modern Credit Management Systems & Processes
- Proficiency in Ms-Office Applications, Excel and Accounting Software
- Strong mathematical skills
- Understanding of basic principles of finance, accounting, and bookkeeping
- Superb time management and detail orientation.
Desired Skills
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Good business acumen for problem solving
- Financial risk management experience
- Competency with large ERP systems
- Confidence to deal with a range of stakeholders
- Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize a demanding workload.
What’s Next?
If this position sounds interesting to you and you enjoy working in teams, please hit the apply button now!
We prefer to receive your application on or before 16th March 2023.
As of April 1, 2023 (anticipated date of completion), Upfield Ghana (Manufacturing) Ltd will become a part of the Chanrai Group. As part of the transition to the Chanrai Group, we are looking to fill the role of Accounts Receivable and Claims Specialist based in the factory in Tema, Ghana.