ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE OFFICER JOB AT RUSSELSMITH NIGERIA LIMITED | ACCOUNTING JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

RusselSmith Nigeria Limited is an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 certified company, delivering innovative solutions that enhance resilience and sustainable development across critical sectors in Africa.

Job Description:

Payment Processing & Ledger Management

• Transaction Recording: Verify, classify, and post accounts receivable data, ensuring all incoming payments (cash, checks, transfers) are recorded in strict compliance with financial procedures.

• Invoice Accuracy: Process and distribute customer invoices, ensuring all billing details align with sales agreements and delivery notes.

• Ledger Reconciliation: Reconcile accounts receivable ledgers monthly to ensure that all payments are accurately accounted for and any discrepancies are investigated and resolved.

Collections & Credit Control

• Aging Management: Monitor customer aging reports and proactively follow up on overdue payments via phone, email, and formal correspondence.

• Relationship-Based Collections: Resolve billing disputes and inquiries professionally, finding win-win solutions that facilitate payment while maintaining positive customer relationships.

• Credit Oversight: Maintain up-to-date customer files, including credit limits, payment history, and contact information.

Reporting & Compliance

• Financial Summaries: Generate weekly aging reports, status summaries, and AR financial statements for management review.

• Period-End Support: Assist the finance team with month-end closing processes and provide necessary documentation for internal or external audits.

• Process Alignment: Collaborate with Sales and Logistics departments to streamline billing workflows and reduce the "Day Sales Outstanding" (DSO) metric.

Requirements:

• Negotiation: Ability to handle collection calls with tact, firmness, and professionalism.

• Detail Orientation: Precision in data entry and account reconciliation to avoid billing errors.

• Organization: Ability to manage a high volume of transactions and follow-up tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Experience: 1–3 years of proven experience in accounts receivable, billing, or credit control.

• Technical Savvy: * Proficiency in Accounting Software (e.g., SAP, QuickBooks, or similar ERP systems).

  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills (Pivots, V-Lookups, and data sorting).

• Standards: Solid understanding of basic accounting principles (GAAP or IFRS) and high-volume invoicing workflows.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: Hr@russelsmithgroup.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.

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