Accounts Receivable Officer

About the role

Brites Management Services is hiring a full-time Accounts Receivable officer based in Nairobi. The role covers invoicing, account reconciliation, credit control and collections, working closely with sales and finance.

Key responsibilities

• Invoicing and accounts management: prepare and process customer invoices, credit notes and related documents, maintain accurate customer accounts in the accounting/ERP system, and monitor customer balances.
• Reconciliations and reporting: reconcile customer accounts, resolve discrepancies, prepare ageing reports on outstanding balances, support month-end closing and give management accurate receivables information.
• Credit control and collections: monitor credit limits, payment terms and overdue accounts, follow up on outstanding invoices, coordinate debt collection, and escalate long-outstanding or disputed accounts.
• Customer and internal coordination: answer customer queries about invoices, statements and payments, work with Sales and Finance to resolve billing and payment issues, and keep professional relationships with customers.

Required profile

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in Accounts Receivable, preferably in a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Good understanding of invoicing, reconciliations, credit control and debt collection.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills, with good attention to detail and accuracy in financial records.
• Excellent communication and follow-up skills, and the ability to manage multiple customer accounts and meet deadlines.

To apply, send your CV by email to the company's recruitment team; interviews are held on a rolling basis until the position is filled, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.