Account Officer
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 1 – 2 years
- Location Lagos
- Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
Duties and Responsibilities/ Knowledge & Experience/ Skills & Abilities
- Invoicing and Billing:
- Generate and issue accurate and timely invoices to clients.
- Verify billing information, including product or service details, pricing, and terms.
- Payment Processing:
- Record and apply payments received from clients accurately.
- Reconcile payments with invoices and resolve discrepancies.
- Monitor and follow up on outstanding payments.
- Collections:
- Initiate and execute collection procedures for overdue accounts.
- Follow up on past-due invoices through phone calls, emails, and physical visits.
- Collaborate with External Sales and Internal Sales Team to address client concerns.
- Financial Reporting:
- Prepare and analyze accounts receivable reports.
- Provide regular updates on the status of receivables and cash flow to management.
- Reconciliation:
- Reconcile accounts receivable ledger to ensure accuracy.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies between invoices and payments.
- Customer Service:
- Respond to client inquiries regarding invoices and payments promptly and professionally.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with clients to facilitate smooth payment processes.
- Documentation and Compliance:
- Maintain organized and up-to-date records of all accounts receivable transactions.
- Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and relevant regulations.
- Assist in audits by providing necessary documentation and information.
- Process Improvement:
- Identify opportunities to streamline and improve accounts receivable processes.
- Work with cross-functional teams to implement process enhancements.
- Any other responsibilities assigned to you.
Education & Trainings
· Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics.
Knowledge & Experience
- Minimum of 1 year of proven work experience as an Accountant.
- Sound knowledge of financial and accounting procedures.
- Proficiency in the use of MS Excel
- knowledge of foreign exchange payment/transactions.
Skills & Abilities
- Strong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data·
- Excellent analytical and numerical skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to details.
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