Head of Accounts Receivables

Job objective

• This is a key function to provide assistance and to deputize the Head of Finance in managing the Accounts Receivables Team. The role requires a practical Understanding of accounting in detail, excellent time management skills, proactivity and the ability to demonstrate a high degree of integrity.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Ensuring that postings of invoices both Vegetable and Flowers on the system have been done on daily basis.
• Account Opening of new Customers in the systems and QB.
• Ensure customer statements are sent on a weekly basis.
• Submitting aged debtor’s analysis weekly on a basis to the finance Director highlighting customer balance requiring her attention.
• Ensure all receipts, payments and foreign exchange transactions are posted accurately.
• Invoicing Vegetables and Flower Raw material sold to forest Gate EPZ on time
• Refunding receipts back to AAA growers on time
• Conduct Monthly reconciliation of these accounts submitted to Finance Director within the deadlines.
• Assist Head of Finance in Managing Accounting team and delegation of duties for accounting activities.
• Assist in management of all transactions in the Veg and Roses Manager.
• Assist in preparation of annual/Financial Accounts.
• Assist in annual and KRA audits where necessary.
• Develop Departmental SOP’s and approval matrices.
• Assist the Chief Accountant in revenue related transactions e.g Unrealised gains and losses.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or ACCA Certification
• 5 to 8 years of experience in Accounting/Finance roles.
• Experience in managing accounting teams
• Proficiency in Accounting Software (e.g., QuickBooks, ERP systems)
• Proficiency in financial reporting and reconciliation
• Experience with financial audits (KRA audits, annual audits)
• High moral standing with impeccable integrity.
• Excellent Leadership skills and management skills
• Analytical mindset, excellent interpersonal and communication skills and team player facilitating cross-functional collaboration.