Job Title: Accounts Payment ClerkA Global Logistics Services company is looking for a suitable candidate to fulfill the role of Accounts Payment Clerk.Objectives of this RoleCommunicate discrepancies to the management team, identify slow-paying customers, and recommend collection candidates.Strengthen and grow relationships with clients by communicating with customers regarding past-due accounts.Assist in streamlining the accounts receivable process by identifying areas for performance improvement.ResponsibilitiesMaintain accounts receivable records to ensure aging is up to date, credits and collections are applied, uncollectible amounts are accounted for, and miscellaneous differences are cleared.Perform daily cash management duties, including the recording of bank deposits, updating and distribution of cash receipt logs, and posting of cash to the accounts receivable sub-ledger.Monitor and collect accounts receivable by contacting clients via telephone and email.Support other accounting and finance team members with ad hoc duties.Perform age analysis reporting on overdues.Review and maintain debtors' credit limits.Make collection calls and follow-ups for local and foreign clients.Follow up on credit notes pending on aging.Check on credit balances on aging - consult with the invoicing department.Send out statements weekly/monthly dependent on clients' terms.Prepare receipts projections and a confirmed list.Check on PODs/supporting documents for transport clients to ensure payments are received.Follow up on queries/maintain customer relationships and record queries on the Query schedule.Process debtor credit applications and audit requests.Perform cashbook and bank reconciliation.File cash books and transfers done daily.Maintain interest schedule.Required Skills and QualificationsKnowledge in the Logistics sector: Not negotiable.Strong mathematical skills.Understanding of basic principles of finance, accounting, and bookkeeping.Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel: Cargowise is an advantage.Excellent time management and detail orientation.Proficiency with Google Drive.Education: Associate or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a relevant field.Experience: In Accounts Receivable and Bank reconciliation.
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