Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard – earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accounts Receivable Officer

Location: Ndola Cement

Description

• Provides financial, administrative and clerical support by ensuring the company receives payments for goods and services and properly records the transactions by posting receipts and resolving discrepancies according to established policies and procedures in an efficient, timely and accurate manner.
• Post customer payments by recording cash and credit card transactions and entering them into the general ledger on an accounting Software.
• Update receivables by totaling unpaid invoices.
• Clear customer’s account, Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Enter data on invoices; ensure proper coding on documents.
• Generate monthly, quarterly or annual financial statements and reports detailing paid and unpaid invoices and other accounts receivable activity
• Protect organization’s value by keeping information confidential
• Maintain accounts receivable customer files and records.
• Develop a recovery system and initiate collection efforts.
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies.
• Perform other accounting tasks, and participate in accounting projects.
• Support Management by distributing timely and accurate Accounts Receivable information.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree (BSc) in Accounting/ Finance/ Economics
• Full Grade Twelve school certificate
• Full professional body membership
• Relevant, Recognized and Accredited Professional Accounting Qualification
• Minimum of seven (7) years progressive and relevant experience
• Hands on experience in ERP system, preferably SAP.
• Excellent data entry skills
• Effective verbal, listening and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational, stress and time management skills.
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently or as a team member.
• Customer service and negotiation skills.
• High level of integrity
• Leadership and relationship management skills and sound business acumen – financial and commercial knowledge.
• Intense attention to details
• Good communication, presentation and facilitation skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.