Sales Ledger Clerk

✔ Age: Maximum 35 years

✔ Gender: Only Male candidates are eligible to apply.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

✔ Previous experience in Sales Ledger, Accounts Receivable, or Credit Control functions.

✔ Strong numerical, analytical, and financial problem-solving skills.

✔ Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.

✔ Strong communication, negotiation, and customer relationship management skills.

✔ Ability to prioritize workload, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.

✔ Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel.

✔ Hands-on experience with accounting software such as Sage, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, or other similar ERP systems.

✔ Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

Preferred Qualifications

✔ AAT qualification or currently pursuing AAT certification will be considered an advantage.

✔ Experience in a fast-paced Distribution, Manufacturing, or FMCG environment.

✔ Good knowledge of VAT related to sales invoicing.

✔ Experience managing multi-currency customer accounts.

Personal Attributes

✔ Professional, customer-focused, and service-oriented.

✔ Highly organized, methodical, and detail-oriented.

✔ Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.

✔ Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

✔ Honest, reliable, and capable of maintaining confidentiality.

✔ Ability to perform effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

✔ Issue sales invoices accurately and within agreed timelines.

✔ Reduce overdue customer balances through effective credit control.

✔ Resolve customer account inquiries promptly and professionally.

✔ Ensure accurate cash allocation and customer account reconciliations.

✔ Complete month-end sales ledger closing accurately and on schedule.

✔ Improve debtor days and overall cash collection performance.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Receivable Executive to manage customer accounts, ensure timely collections, maintain accurate financial records, and support the Finance team in achieving efficient accounts receivable operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and issue customer credit notes accurately and within established timelines.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer account records and financial information.
• Allocate customer payments correctly and perform regular reconciliation of customer accounts.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and carry out effective credit control activities to ensure timely collections.
• Investigate and resolve customer invoice discrepancies and account-related queries promptly.
• Prepare and submit aged debtor reports and collection updates for management review.
• Reconcile customer statements regularly to ensure account accuracy.
• Assist with month-end closing activities, including sales ledger reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Monitor and maintain customer credit limits in accordance with company policies and approved procedures.
• Coordinate with the Sales and Customer Service teams to resolve customer account issues efficiently.
• Support internal and external audit processes by providing accurate documentation and financial records.
• Ensure all accounts receivable activities comply with company policies, accounting standards, and internal control procedures.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical records of customer transactions and supporting documents.
• Perform additional finance and administrative responsibilities as assigned by management.