Myrtle Management Consultants is proudly an indigenous African company set up with the objective to be the preferred and reliable partner in core business management processes. Incorporated in 2012, Myrtle is a fast-growing firm, with a dynamic, insightful and professional leadership team.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Accounts Receivable and Collections Analyst
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary: Myrtle Management Consultants, a prominent African firm dedicated to optimizing business management processes, is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable and Collections Analyst to join their team in Port Harcourt, Rivers. In this full-time role, the successful candidate will manage overdue accounts and ensure prompt collection of outstanding invoices to bolster cash flow and reduce financial risk.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the accounts receivable process: invoicing, payment processing, and collections.
- Issue and distribute invoices, handle credit notes, and monitor aging reports for overdue accounts.
- Communicate with customers via email, phone, or other channels to collect overdue payments and escalate as needed.
- Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies and disputes.
- Identify and implement improvements in accounting and invoicing processes.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure timely collection and mitigate financial risk.
- Enforce credit policies and conduct credit checks for new and existing customers.
- Prepare for internal and external audits related to accounts receivable.
- Generate and maintain detailed reports on collection activities and outstanding debts.
- Participate in special projects and prepare ad-hoc reports as requested by senior management.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounts receivable or a similar role.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Zoho Books).
- Strong negotiation skills and a results-driven approach to debt recovery.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to handle difficult customers and work well under pressure.
- Analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to propose solutions to encountered issues.
Application Closing Date: 30th November, 2024
Method of Application: Interested and qualified candidates should click here to apply online