Accounts Receivable Accountant at International Energy Services Limited (IESL)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare, verify and process invoices for services rendered as at when required.
• Follow-up with POs, SESs, WCC, JPC and other documents required for invoicing from clients.
• Send invoices to clients as at when required.
• Enter client's invoice on real time into accounting software and ensure data integrity of postings.
• Research and resolve customers account and payment discrepancies.
• Maintain records regarding payments and accounts status.
• Receive monies/ inflows from clients and post correctly, taking into cognizance the correct accounting for tax, ncdf and other statutory deductions
• Responsible for collection of receivables, review client payments, credit history and advice on new or better repayment terms
• Prepare receivable schedules by listing and analyzing unpaid invoices.
• Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all receipts are accounted for and properly posted.
• Prepare monthly trade debtors schedule and ensure integrity of data.
• Investigate and resolve customer queries.
• Resolve valid or authorized deductions by entering adjusting journal.
• Resolve collection issues by examining customers payment plans, payment history credit line, coordinating engagement with the relevant SBUs.
• Generate monthly, quarterly, annual statements and reports detailing paid and unpaid invoices and other accounts receivable activities.
• Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunity.
• Assist with month-end closing.
• Collect data and prepare monthly metrics.
• To comply with all Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures of the organization
• Any other activities delegated from time to time.

Requirements

Minimum Qualification:

• First degree in accounting, banking & Finance or Economics
• Master's Degree in Accounts or Finance is an added advantage.
• Minimum Experience: 7 years' relevant experience in financial management/ accounting Additional certification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CPA) Compulsory
• Member of Chartered Institute of Taxation (CITN) is an advantage.
• Proven work experience as an Accounts Receivable Accountant or similar role
• Excellent MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Access)
• Advanced knowledge SAGE 300 Accounting Module
• Relevant knowledge of local accounting rules and taxes
• In-depth understanding of regulatory policies
• Sound knowledge of accounting fundamentals

Functional Competencies

• Excellent analytic thinking and problem-solving skills; ability to anticipate and independently resolve issues
• In-depth understanding of business bookkeeping procedures
• Solid knowledge of accounting regulations and IFRS
• Excellent math skills with an attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Hands-on experience in preparing company accounts
• Confident oral presentation and communication skills to influence, persuade, negotiate, motivate, and agree on commitments with colleagues in a high-pressure environment
• Approachable and able to coach and assist colleagues with accounting problems/issues
• Numerate and articulate in handling statistics and interpreting information for communication to all levels within the business
• Flexible, well organized with lots of initiative, energy, and personal motivation
• Results-oriented and determined in resolving issues and achieving objectives
• A keen eye for detail and desire to probe further into data
• Ability to stick to time constraints Consistent, accurate, and thorough