Senior Associate- Invoicing & Collection

Senior Associate – Invoicing & Collection

Join our dynamic Finance & Accounts team as a **Senior Associate – Invoicing & Collection**, where you will play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless financial operations, client satisfaction, and revenue protection. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in invoicing, collections, and financial compliance, seeking to contribute to a fast-paced, client-centric environment.

In this strategic role, you will drive efficiency in the invoicing and collections process while maintaining strong relationships with clients. Your expertise will be instrumental in resolving invoice discrepancies, accelerating approval cycles, and ensuring timely cash flow. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on financial health while growing your career in a forward-thinking organization.

Key Responsibilities:

As the **Senior Associate – Invoicing & Collection**, your primary focus will be on optimizing the invoicing lifecycle and managing client collections with precision. Key responsibilities include:

• Client Collections Leadership: Act as a proactive liaison between internal teams and clients to resolve outstanding invoices, ensuring clarity and timely resolution of queries. Leverage strong communication skills to maintain positive client relationships while driving financial recovery.
• Invoice Approval & Compliance: Conduct a thorough second-level review of all invoices to ensure accuracy, adherence to contractual terms, and compliance with local regulations, including VAT requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to clarify ambiguities in client contracts and invoicing policies.
• Invoicing & Approval Workflow: Prepare and raise invoices in alignment with client contracts, ensuring adherence to billing schedules and terms. Follow up diligently with clients at ground level to obtain necessary approvals (e.g., PO, GRN, APOA updates) and expedite payment cycles.
• Contractual & Regulatory Expertise: Develop a deep understanding of client contracts, local tax laws (including VAT), and industry best practices. Translate complex financial documentation into actionable insights for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Process Optimization: Identify inefficiencies in the invoicing and collections process and propose data-driven improvements to enhance productivity and reduce payment delays.

Qualifications & Experience:

We are seeking a **highly motivated Senior Associate** with a proven track record in invoicing and collections, particularly within the service industry. The ideal candidate will possess:

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, or a related field, or an MBA in Finance. Strong analytical and numerical skills are essential.
• Experience: Minimum **3-4 years** of hands-on experience in client collections, invoicing, and financial operations. Prior exposure to contract interpretation, VAT compliance, and cross-functional collaboration is highly advantageous.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with accounting software, ERP systems, and basic financial tools. Knowledge of local tax regulations and invoicing standards is a must.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities. A client-focused mindset with the ability to build trust and resolve disputes diplomatically.

If you are passionate about driving financial excellence and eager to take on a challenging role that combines analytical rigor with interpersonal impact, we invite you to apply. Share your **CV** to [email protected] and take the next step in your career with a team that values innovation and growth.