Junior Accounts Receivable Officer at IPI Power Tech Nigeria Limited

Purpose of the Job (Brief)

• The Junior Accounts Receivable Officer provides clerical and administrative support relating to maintaining the accounts receivable functions of the Finance Department to ensure efficient, timely and accurate payments

Essential Functions

• Preparation and submission of invoice(s) upon receipt of POs from clients
• Following up with the issuance of POs from clients and ensuring that all POs received are duly invoiced
• Capturing invoices into Project file sheets and on ERP Application
• Preparation and submission of monthly routine and non-routine PFIs (Proforma Invoices)
• Posting and applying all invoices paid upon receipt of remittance advice
• Liaising with Project Manager in resolving, rectifying and closing out on any issues with vendor/client invoices
• Following up with clients on payments for invoices submitted
• Following up with the operation teams to submit the required documents for invoicing
• Following up with the operation teams to close the pending PFIs and pending POs
• Reconciliation of Customer position
• Maintaining and updating Project files

Qualifications/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to work with figures
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work under very tight deadlines with a good sense of urgency
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to work as a team
• reporting, presentation and analysis skills
• Ability to analyze and solve problems

Educational Level:

Must have:

• First Degree in relevant discipline with relevant accounting professional qualification.

Desirable/Added advantage:

• Membership of a relevant professional body.

Working Experience:

• 4-6yrs of experience in the field or related field
• Familiarity with relevant accounting programs and software