Account Receivable Officer at FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria Plc

FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC is a unique multinational FMCG & B2B company aiming to stay successful in an ever-changing and increasingly complex world. We are unique because our suppliers, the farmers, are also our owners. Since we own the entire supply chain, from grass to glass, we can guarantee the high quality of all our products. As we work in highly competitive markets, we need to be agile while balancing all interdependencies inside and outside our company. Next to a supply-driven business, our portfolio consists of many strong commercial brands all over the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Account Receivable Officer

Job ID: 58803
Location: Nigeria
Work hours: 40+ hours

Description

• To manage the process of daily application of all payments  (trade and non-trade receivables including cash customers), dispute resolution, monthly Key Business Partners Account Reconciliation and Staff Receivables.

Description
Cash Application:

• Ensure timely and accurate application of customer payments to open items on customer accounts (daily).
• Post any amounts payable to customers under their corresponding vendor accounts, in line with signed agreements or approved documentation.

Distributor Account Reconciliation:

• Prepare and deliver monthly statements of account or open item reports for key distributors.
• Perform detailed reconciliations of customer accounts and share reports with the Accounts Receivable Manager for necessary follow-up actions.

Staff Receivables Management:

• Update the appropriate expense GL accounts daily with petty cash claims and staff ledger entries for cash advances taken, returned, or retired.
• Provide a weekly schedule of outstanding staff advances.

Scrap Customers Management:

• Monitor Accounts Receivable Scrap Customers, including deposit customers, ensuring timely follow-up with cashiers and customers.
• Verify correct application and clearing of payments to corresponding sales orders and invoices.

Reporting:

• Prepare and submit the following reports on schedule:
  • Accounts Receivable – Trade Domestic
  • Petty Cash Summary Report
  • Outstanding Staff Advances Report.

Credit Note Processing:

• Process credit notes for sales discounts, market returns, and trade incentives as advised by the Sales Team, in collaboration with Commercial Finance.
• Ensure all credit notes are duly approved by the Finance Director before posting.

What We Ask

• First Degree (preferred in Accounting, or Business Administration)
• A minimum of 1 year experience in a finance function.
• MS-Excel proficiency (intermediate level) 
• Reconciliation experience.
• General accounting knowledge
• Knowledge of SAP is an advantage.

How to Apply
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