Accounts/Debt Recovery Officer at a Fast Growing Firm

Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• have good verbal and written communication skills.
• have strong negotiation skills and the ability to explain financial matters firmly and clearly.

• Keep track of assigned accounts to identify outstanding debts
• Plan course of action to recover outstanding payments
• Locate and contact debtors to inquire of their payment status
• Negotiate payoff deadlines or payment plans
• Handle questions or complaints
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Update account status and database regularly
• Providing accounting and clerical assistance to the accounting department
• Typing accurately, preparing and maintaining accounting documents and records
• Preparing bank deposits, general ledger postings and statements
• Provide accounting and clerical support to the accounting department
• Type accurately, prepare and maintain accounting documents and records
• Prepare bank deposits, general ledger postings and statements
• Reconcile accounts in a timely manner
• Daily, enter key data of financial transactions in database
• Provide assistance and support to company personnel
• Research, track and restore accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies
• Inform management and compile reports/summaries on activity areas

REQUIREMENTS:

Candidate must have at least OND Accountancy and must be qualified AAT with minimum 4years experience  

• Proven accounting experience, preferably as an Accounts receivable clerk or Accounts payable clerk
• Familiarity with bookkeeping and basic accounting procedures
• Competency in MS Office, databases and accounting software
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and financial reports
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Aptitude for numbers
• Ability to perform filing and record keeping tasks
• Data entry and word processing skills

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Have an assertive but tactful approach.
• Able to stay calm under pressure and work to strict deadlines.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to explain financial matters firmly and clearly.