Account Receivable Manager
- ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• Oversee and provide guidance to the Accounts Receivable team to ensure the smooth operations of Account Receivable and that its KPIs are being met.
• Participate in business process changes that may affect the company’s ability to identify, monitor or collect revenue (e.g., new system implementations/upgrades, new product roll outs, etc.)
• Continuously work to understand and mitigate losses to ensure the highest levels of revenue recognition.
• Maintain in-depth understanding of industry trends relative to revenue assurance practices.
• Promote quality assurance for all processes impacting revenue.
• Perform regular reconciliation and analysis of revenue streams in addition to handle customer’s enquiries timely.
• Monitor collection processes for accuracy.
• Reconcile activity between network elements and billing.
• Review Invoices and Credit notes prepared by team and assess monthly Age Debtors report.
• Monitors collection of all receivables and maintain strong relationship with all customers on Account Receivable.
• Partner with Commercial, Property, Engineering and Operations to design, develop and implement best billing, collection and minimize revenue leakage.
• Initiate Debtors Meeting with required team members for resolution of debt issues.
• Ensure the timely and accurate submission of monthly reports (revenue, accruals etc) and debts analysis.
• Provide support to Management on ad-hoc requests and reports.
• Provide periodic inputs for cash flow report and forecast as required.
• Ensure monthly statement of reconciliation on all account receivable related balances are maintained to support end of month financial close balances.
• Maintain appropriate tax records where applicable in regard to Account s Receivable.
• Ensure accurate and complete application of cash to customer accounts is performed.
• Ensure adequate controls are maintained around billing, reconciliations and reporting in the Account Receivable unit. - Other duties as assigned by line manager.
- SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Supervise and manage the performance of the following:
o Account Receivable Administrator
o Account Receivable Coordinator
o Account Receivable Supervisor
• Proactively identify and resolve personnel issues in conjunction with Human Resources
• Recruit, develop and retain staff, partnering with Sr. Management and Human Resources. This includes on-boarding and orientation for new hires.
• Provide disciplined performance management for team. Define and communicate annual goals, perform formal and informal performance reviews, and ensure changes and updates are communicated in a timely and professional manner.
• Create strong collaborative team environment.
- COMPETENCIES:
• Excellent organizational skills; ability to accomplish multiple tasks within the agreed upon timeframes through effective prioritization of duties and functions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and suggestions clearly and effectively.
• Ability to work with functional groups and different level of employees throughout the ATC Nigeria organization to effectively and professionally achieve business results.
• Strong follow-up skills; ability to organize applicable department timelines and follow up with internal and external customer needs as needed.
• Must have very strong computer skills and demonstrate the ability to manipulate data and systems using Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Visio), Google Earth and other software.
• Must have an ability to understand detailed task and requests first time.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong desire to learn and a team player.
• Reliable time keeper, diligent worker and professional attitude.
• Track record of building and maintaining solid relationships with both internal and external customers and vendors.
• Self-motivated, able to work both independently to complete tasks and respond to department requests as well as collaborating with others to utilize resources and knowledge in identifying high quality solutions.
- EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Degree in Accounting, or in a related field preferred.
• Member of a professional accountant body preferred.
• At eight to ten (8-10) years of experience in finance, accounting role.
• Knowledge of relevant computer programs like Oracle and Microsoft Excel preferred.
• Managerial experience required