accountant

A Reputable Company seeks the services of an Accountant

Job Title: Accountant

Job Location: Accra, Greater Accra

Job Description

• Ensure timely submission of monthly billable and collection of all outstanding on or before 30th after submission of bills 
• Prepares daily and monthly credit sales report with ageing analysis 
• Updates all accounts receivable ledgers of customers/ clients 
• Obtain and mails invoice copies for customers, reconciled customers account as requested 
• Handles and Processes customer claims of invoices for payment 
• Answer accounts receivable phone inquiries and follows up 
• Monitor customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments or other irregularities and provide needed support for collection 
• Establish credit limitations on customers account 
• Prepare collection reports to ascertain status of collections and balances outstanding to evaluate effectiveness of current collection policies and procedures 
• Provide report to Senior Accountant on suggested credit limits and guidance on payment terms for new and/or troubled accounts 
• Reconcile entire Customers (debtors’) ledger monthly

Qualification and Requirements

• A minimum of an HND or higher qualification in related field
• At least 3-5 years’ work experience
• Must have integrity; be honest, trustworthy, very experienced and hardworking 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Must be able to work for long hours and under pressure 
• Having worked in an accounting and auditing firm will be as plus 
• Very experienced in Accounting and Auditing 
• Must be a computer literate 
• Familiar with various accounting software and programs 
• Being a bilingual in French must be an advantage