Friday, April 1, 2011

Senior Accountant – Accounts Receivable






A leading research-based pharmaceutical and healthcare company seeks a suitable candidate for the following post: Senior Accountant – Accounts Receivable
The successful candidate’s principal purpose will be effective credit management in line with company policies, procedures and objectives.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Co-ordinates, directs and guides the operations of the Accounts Receivable section.
  • Facilitates the maintenance of the customer master files to ensure complete, accurate and up to date information on the company’s customers.
  • Manages Credit Control and ensures that customers adhere to the credit policy
  • Prepares and circulates the monthly debtors’ reports for the Commercial businesses
  • Prepares quarterly trade debtors provision schedules
  • Reconciles the trade debtors control accounts and analyses other non-trading debtors accounts monthly.
  • Ensures that proper filing practices are maintained to ensure the safe custody of, and easy access to all accounting documents generated by the Accounts Receivable section.
  • Ensures compliance with the Accounts Receivable month-end cut-off procedures.
  • Ensure the timely preparation and submission of SB14 as per the stipulated timelines, handling and resolution of mismatches.
 
    Qualifications
    • First degree, preferably in business preferably Accounting
    • Experience in FMCG or Manufacturing environment ONLY
    • Recognized professional accounting qualification, CPA level II and above
    • Debt management is a prerequisite
    • 2-4 years experience in a busy finance environment
    • Excellent customer service
    • Excellent communication and presentation skills
    • Ability to multitask and work independently
    Remuneration
    • 80-100,000/= per month
    If you meet the above criteria, and would like to be a part of the team, please send an application with a detailed C.V stating the position you are applying for, your experience, present employer, present position, current remuneration, list of at least 3 referees, day-time telephone numbers and email address to :- jobs@truenorthcareermap.com immediately.
    Only short listed candidates will be acknowledged