Billing Officer

About the role

Cerba Lancet is hiring a full-time, on-site Billing Officer in Nairobi, reporting to the Treasury and Accounts Receivable Manager. The role supports billing, cashiering and payment allocation within the Finance department, ensuring accurate and timely billing, proper financial controls and compliance with company policies and tax requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and process accurate, timely invoices according to client contracts, price lists and billing procedures, and verify billing information against supporting documents and approved rates.
• Issue invoices and receipts through the appropriate systems, including eTIMS, in line with tax requirements.
• Assist in reconciling daily cash transactions, close cashiering drawers on time, and support cheque verification, voiding of cash receipts and preparation of cashiering and treasury reports.
• Monitor outstanding cash transactions, follow up on discrepancies and unapplied payments, and investigate billing queries and misallocations.
• Process customer payments against invoices and accounts, checking them against bank statements and remittance advice.
• Maintain accurate records for financial reporting, reconciliations and audits, and keep financial documents under proper custody and control.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, health, safety and environmental regulations, and statutory standards such as ISO, audit and accounting standards.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related business field.
• At least two years of experience in accounts receivable or general accounting.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and accounts receivable processes.
• Strong numerical, analytical and reconciliation skills, with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good organisational skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and integrity and confidentiality.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, and flexibility to work across multiple finance functions.

To apply, candidates send an updated CV, cover letter and copies of academic certificates and transcripts to the employer's careers team.