FMCG Receivables Accountant Job in Nairobi Kenya (85K – 100K)

FMCG Receivables Accountant Job in Nairobi Kenya (85K – 100K)
February 17, 2015 Job Description

Job Title: FMCG Receivables Accountant
Industry: FMCG

Location: Nairobi

Salary: 85K – 100K Gross plus medical insurance, free lunch and commissions upon reaching targetsOur client is a dominant cereal manufacturing company in Africa with the largest market share in the country.
The company also imports a variety of products that are sold through distributors and major supermarkets.
They seek to hire a Receivables Accountant who will be responsible for cash management and debit/credit management.
In addition, this position will be responsible for performing revenue analysis and processing of invoices.
Candidates working in the FMCG industry are encouraged to apply


Key Responsibilities

Ensure timely collection of monies due to the company.
Monitor customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments and other irregularities
Processing customer invoices (ensure pricing, quantities, items, customer discounts are correct), following up on customer payments and sending out monthly statements.
Internal reporting on ageing and collection analysis of customer accounts
Processing credit notes and analyzing sales data
Conduct credit checks on all customer, establish and manage limits
Visiting customer and create mutual business relationships
Issuing cash sales and cash receipt on cash sales of goods and scrap sales
Banking of all cheque & cash receipts
Monthly VAT processing
Bank reconciliations
Maintains financial security by adhering to internal accounting controls.
Maintains accounting ledgers by posting monthly account transactions.
Liaising with bank on direct deposits from customers and clearing of payments
Handling petty cash
Processing payment of allowances through the mpesa system
Analyzing data as required by management
Participate in monthly stock takes
Work towards achieving KPIs as set by the management
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
Preferred CPA (K) finalist
More than 3 Years experience in similar role
Good Excel knowledge and accounting software such as QuickBooks, Patel etc.
Preferably someone with an FMCG background
Knowledge of ERP or SAP Systems
Attention to detail, determined, focused and honest
Punctual and meets strict deadlines

How to Apply

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (FMCG Receivables Accountant 85- 100k gross) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 27th February 2015

Kindly indicate your current/ last salary on your CV

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