A Global Logistics Services company is looking for a suitable candidate to fulfil the role of Accounts Payment Clerk. Objectives of this role Communicate discrepancies to 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 Responsibilities Maintain 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,adhoc duties Duties Age analysis reporting on overdues Review and maintain debtors credit limits Collection calls and follow ups for local and foreign Follow up on credit notes pending on ageing Follow up on credit balances on ageing - check with invoicing dept Send out statements weekly / monthly dependent on clients terms Receipts projections and confirmed list Check on POD's / supportings for transport clients to ensure payments received. Follow up on queries / maintain customer relationships - record queries on Query schedule Debtor credit applications Audit requests Cashbook and Bank Reconciliation Filing of cash books and transfers done daily. Interest schedule Required skills and qualifications Knowledge 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 Associate or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field Experience in Accounts Receivable and Bank reconciliation
