Accounts Receivable Accountant
At a glance
Mid-level Accounting role at CEQUENS. Cairo · full-time.
Pay not stated Accounting salary
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What you'll do
- Process incoming payments, verify receipts and keep billing records current
- Follow up with customers on overdue balances and resolve billing or credit questions directly
- Reconcile receivable accounts, investigate ledger issues and prepare monthly financial and management reports
- Help forecast collections, improve invoice-to-cash procedures and follow financial rules
What you bring
- A degree in finance, accounting or a related field
- Two to five years in receivables or a similar finance role in telecom or SaaS technology
- Hands-on phone and email debt collection experience, including managing more than one hundred client accounts at once
Who this fits
This suits a mid-level accounting professional comfortable handling active customer collections and billing conversations. The role is based onsite in Cairo.
From the employer
The Accounts Receivable Accountant at CEQUENS is responsible for assisting in the management of the accounts receivable process, ensuring accurate and timely invoicing, payment processing, and account reconciliation. This role is crucial in supporting the company's cash flow and financial stability by actively managing invoicing and following up on overdue accounts. The Accounts Receivable Specialist will work closely with the finance team to ensure that all billing processes are executed accurately and efficiently.
Main Areas of Responsibility
Accounts Receivable Management
- Process and monitor incoming payments, and secure revenue by verifying and posting receipts.
- Maintain up-to-date billing system and carry out billing and collection duties as assigned.
Customer Account Maintenance
- Keep track of accounts to ensure payments are up to date.
- Resolve billing and customer credit issues by communicating directly with customers, enhancing customer satisfaction and financial reliability.
Record Keeping and Reporting
- Maintain accounts receivable files and records; produce monthly financial and management reports.
- Investigate and resolve any irregularities or enquiries in the accounts receivable ledger.
Cash Flow Management
- Assist in forecasting accurate cash flow from accounts receivable to aid in financial planning.
- Ensure timely collection of payments to maintain steady cash flow and minimize bad debt.
Compliance and Process Improvement
- Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures for the accounts receivable process to enhance efficiency and reduce the time from invoice to cash collection.
- ·Ensure adherence to financial policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
Experience
- 2-5 years of experience in an accounts receivable role or a similar financial position within the telecommunications or SaaS technology industry
- Have expeirence of working with over 100 client collection accounts at one time
- Experience of activlity collecting debt by phones calles/email (not just admin)
- Familiarity with accounting software and systems
Skills
- Strong understanding of billing and financial procedures.
- Excellent numerical and analytical abilities.
- Good organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Effective communication skills, capable of handling potentially uncomfortable conversations regarding billing and collections tactfully.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; knowledge of accounting software, ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365 and databases.
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