Accounts Receivable (AR) Accountant

About the role

The Accounts Receivable (AR) Accountant will support AR and collection activities, ensuring timely cash application, monitoring customer accounts, and delivering accurate reporting on receivables and aging balances. This position manages a trade accounts receivable portfolio to maximize liquidity, improve cash flow, and minimize outstanding balances.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure timely collection of AR through regular follow‑up on assigned accounts in line with departmental objectives.
• Document and review the order‑to‑cash process, proposing improvements to increase efficiency.
• Collect outstanding invoices, record invoice disputes, and create dispute records for resolution.
• Maintain detailed notes in the collection system to provide clear AR status to internal departments.
• Communicate with customer AP departments via collection calls, past‑due notices, and account statements.
• Collaborate with Billing Center of Excellence, Sales, Operations, Tax, and Treasury to support collections, cash application, and dispute resolution.
• Recommend uncollectible balances for write‑off and work with Controller and Financial Analyst to clear them.
• Review aged credit balances to ensure compliance with the company’s escheatment policy.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 2‑3 years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, or a similar finance role.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Chartered Accountant qualification (ICAN, ACCA) is an added advantage.

Required skills

• Proficiency with ERP systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.