Accounts Receivable Accountant job at Yaobai Cement

\We are a leading cement manufacturing company committed to delivering high-quality cement products while maintaining strong standards of operational excellence, customer service, and financial management

Location:

Buikwe – Njeru / Moroto

Type of Contract:

Full time

Number of Positions:

1 (One)

Duration of Initial Contract:

3 years contract

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE ACCOUNTANT

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly competent, detail-oriented, and results-driven Accounts Receivable Accountant to join our Finance team and take responsibility for the effective management of customer accounts, collections, receivables reconciliation, and credit control

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Managing the company’s account’s receivable function and maintaining accurate customer accounts.
• Raising and processing customer invoices, credit notes, and debit notes accurately and on time.
• Maintaining an up-to-date accounts receivable ledger and ensuring proper allocation of customer payments.
• Monitoring customer balances, credit limits, payment terms, and outstanding invoices.
• Conducting regular customer account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Following up on overdue accounts and implementing effective debt collection strategies.
• Preparing and maintaining an aged receivables report and providing regular updates on overdue balances.
• Working closely with the Sales, Logistics, Dispatch, and Commercial teams to resolve billing and delivery-related discrepancies.
• Verifying sales documentation, including invoices, delivery notes, customer orders, and proof of delivery.
• Ensuring that all customer transactions are properly supported and recorded in accordance with company policies.
• Preparing daily, weekly, and monthly accounts receivable reports.
• Supporting month-end and year-end financial closing processes.
• Monitoring customer credit exposure and escalating high-risk or significantly overdue accounts to management.
• Assisting with customer credit assessments and recommendations on credit limits and payment terms.
• Maintaining accurate records of customer correspondence, collection efforts, and payment commitments.
• Supporting the Finance Manager with cash-flow forecasting and collection targets.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax requirements, company policies, and internal controls.
• Providing information and documentation required for internal and external audits.
• Identifying opportunities to improve receivables processes, controls, and collection efficiency.

Qualifications and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CPA, or equivalent is an added advantage.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, or General Accounting.
• Experience in manufacturing, cement, construction materials, FMCG, or another high-volume sales environment will be an added advantage
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, receivables management, credit control, and reconciliations.
• Experience working with an ERP/accounting system.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and reconciliation tools.
• Good understanding of Uganda’s tax and financial reporting environment.
• Proficiency in accounting software is preferably Oracle and financial reporting systems, with strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with multiple departments and external stakeholders.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and ability to handle confidential financial information
• English and Chinese language is an added advantage

• Managing the company’s account’s receivable function and maintaining accurate customer accounts.
• Raising and processing customer invoices, credit notes, and debit notes accurately and on time.
• Maintaining an up-to-date accounts receivable ledger and ensuring proper allocation of customer payments.
• Monitoring customer balances, credit limits, payment terms, and outstanding invoices.
• Conducting regular customer account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Following up on overdue accounts and implementing effective debt collection strategies.
• Preparing and maintaining an aged receivables report and providing regular updates on overdue balances.
• Working closely with the Sales, Logistics, Dispatch, and Commercial teams to resolve billing and delivery-related discrepancies.
• Verifying sales documentation, including invoices, delivery notes, customer orders, and proof of delivery.
• Ensuring that all customer transactions are properly supported and recorded in accordance with company policies.
• Preparing daily, weekly, and monthly accounts receivable reports.
• Supporting month-end and year-end financial closing processes.
• Monitoring customer credit exposure and escalating high-risk or significantly overdue accounts to management.
• Assisting with customer credit assessments and recommendations on credit limits and payment terms.
• Maintaining accurate records of customer correspondence, collection efforts, and payment commitments.
• Supporting the Finance Manager with cash-flow forecasting and collection targets.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax requirements, company policies, and internal controls.
• Providing information and documentation required for internal and external audits.
• Identifying opportunities to improve receivables processes, controls, and collection efficiency.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, receivables management, credit control, and reconciliations.
• Experience working with an ERP/accounting system.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and reconciliation tools.
• Good understanding of Uganda’s tax and financial reporting environment.
• Proficiency in accounting software is preferably Oracle and financial reporting systems, with strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with multiple departments and external stakeholders.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and ability to handle confidential financial information
• English and Chinese language is an added advantage

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CPA, or equivalent is an added advantage.