Sr. Accounts Receivable Accountant

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr. Accounts Receivable Accountant to join our finance team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee critical receivables and collections functions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in financial reporting. You will collaborate closely with the Receivables Lead, AR Team, and cross-functional departments to maintain robust internal controls, streamline processes, and uphold regulatory standards. Your expertise will be instrumental in safeguarding the company’s financial integrity while driving operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Invoice Management: Lead the recording and issuance of invoices, ensuring alignment with active contracts and cost matching for additional jobs. Maintain meticulous records and update invoice trackers on a weekly basis to facilitate transparency and accountability.
• Reconciliations and Tracking: Perform detailed reconciliations of tenant invoices and receipts, while maintaining and updating collections and checks trackers to monitor outstanding receivables effectively.
• Month-End Closing Support: Participate in month-end closing activities, including the preparation of receivables-related balance sheet schedules, to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Customer Account Administration: Oversee the creation of new customer accounts and the updating of existing ones to maintain an accurate and up-to-date customer database.
• Receivables Monitoring and Follow-Up: Continuously monitor outstanding receivables, reconcile accounts for related parties, and proactively follow up with clients and internal teams to resolve discrepancies and reduce aging balances.
• Bad Debt Provisions and POC Calculations: Assist in the calculation of bad debt provisions in accordance with company policy and IFRS 9 standards. Additionally, perform POC (Percentage of Completion) calculations for energy projects, updating budgets on a monthly basis to reflect project progress accurately.
• Audit and Compliance: Provide comprehensive data and support for interim and year-end audits, ensuring full compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and tax regulations. Execute internal and external audit requirements, including the timely closure of audit observations.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Deliver complete and timely support to stakeholders across departments such as FP&A, Operations, Energy Team, and other regions to enhance business processes and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Health, Safety, and Quality Compliance: Adhere to the company’s Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality (HSEQ) policies, procedures, and local legislation to foster a safe and compliant workplace. Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and seek guidance when necessary.
• Process Improvement: Develop proactive working relationships with authorities and stakeholders to identify areas for service improvement, driving efficiency and effectiveness in receivables management.

Qualifications and Skills

To excel in this role, you must possess the following qualifications and competencies:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance. ACCA certification is considered a valuable asset.
• Experience: Minimum of 8-10 years of hands-on experience in accounts receivable and collections, with a strong preference for candidates with industry-specific expertise.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and electronic spreadsheets, coupled with exceptional analytical abilities to interpret financial data and resolve complex issues.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication skills in English, with the ability to articulate financial information clearly and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders. Must demonstrate resilience, the capacity to work under pressure, and strong multi-tasking capabilities.

If you are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for financial accuracy and a commitment to driving excellence in receivables management, we invite you to apply for this critical role.