Receivables Accountant

About the role

We are looking for a highly organized, analytical, and detail‑oriented Receivables Accountant to join our Finance team. The role involves accurate and timely management of accounts receivable, including reconciliations, receipt allocation, revenue recovery, and reporting. The successful candidate will work closely with the Credit Control Officer to ensure effective management and recovery of outstanding receivables.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date accounts receivable records.
• Perform revenue accounting and ensure accurate recording of receivable transactions.
• Carry out cash, credit, and customer account reconciliations.
• Allocate receipts accurately and ensure all payments are properly accounted for.
• Monitor customer accounts, identify outstanding balances and discrepancies.
• Support revenue recovery and follow up on outstanding receivables.
• Investigate and resolve account discrepancies promptly.
• Prepare receivables reports, ageing analysis, reconciliations, and other financial reports as required.
• Maintain accurate documentation and audit trails for receivable transactions.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, internal controls, and organizational financial policies.
• Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve account and payment issues.
• Identify risks, irregularities, and exceptions within the receivables process and escalate appropriately.
• Support month‑end and other financial reporting processes relating to receivables.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or an equivalent qualification.
• Minimum CPA Part 4 professional certification.
• At least 2 years of experience in a similar receivables accounting role.
• Data analytics knowledge is an added advantage.
• Experience in a healthcare environment is an added advantage.