Assistant Accountant – Bills Receivables
2025-04-08T13:00:00+00:00
Mika Group of Hotels
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http://www.mikahotels.com/
FULL_TIME
Lusaka
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Hospitality, and Tourism
Accounting & Finance
2025-04-13T17:00:00+00:00
Zambia
8
Location: Mika Group of Hotels
Reports To: Senior Accountant/Finance Manager
Position Type: Full-Time
Job Overview
Mika Group of Hotels is looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant – Bills Receivables to join our dynamic finance team. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing and maintaining the company’s receivables, ensuring timely collections and accurate accounting. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional with strong skills in managing accounts receivable and a deep understanding of financial processes in the hospitality sector.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable Management
Maintain and manage the accounts receivable ledger to ensure all transactions are accurately recorded and up to date.
Process and post all bills and invoices related to customer accounts in a timely manner.
Follow up on outstanding bills and coordinate collection efforts, ensuring payments are received within agreed terms.
Invoicing and Billing
Ensure accurate and timely generation of customer invoices for services rendered.
Review contracts, agreements, and billing schedules to ensure proper invoicing.
Ensure billing is consistent with company policies and terms.
Debt Collection & Customer Communication
Proactively monitor overdue accounts and take necessary actions to recover outstanding amounts.
Liaise with customers regarding payment issues and work to resolve disputes or delays in payments.
Maintain clear records of all communications and agreements regarding receivables.
Reconciliation of Accounts
Reconcile customer accounts regularly to ensure the accuracy of balances.
Investigate and resolve discrepancies in accounts and ensure that customer payments are accurately applied.
Reporting and Analysis
Prepare aging reports and other receivable-related reports for management review.
Analyze trends in receivables and assist in developing strategies for improving cash flow.
Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports with respect to accounts receivable.
Internal Controls & Compliance
Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies in the handling of accounts receivable.
Assist with audits related to accounts receivable and implement recommendations to improve processes and controls.
Customer Relationship Management
Work with internal teams, including sales and customer service, to ensure smooth communication between departments and with customers regarding outstanding receivables.
General Accounting Support
Provide support to the senior accounting team with other finance-related tasks as needed.
Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes related to accounts receivable.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education: Full ACCA, CA Zambia, or a related qualification.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounts receivable management or as an assistant accountant in a reputable organization (experience in the hospitality sector is an added advantage).
Skills:
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
Ability to prepare and analyze financial reports.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to resolve issues efficiently and professionally, particularly when dealing with customers.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Timeliness of Invoice Processing:
Ensure that all invoices are generated and dispatched promptly to customers in line with company policies and billing schedules.
Collection Efficiency:
Achieve set targets for reducing outstanding receivables and aging balances.
Accuracy of Account Reconciliation:
Maintain a high level of accuracy in reconciling customer accounts, with minimal discrepancies.
Debt Recovery:
Reduce the overall number of overdue accounts and recover a significant percentage of outstanding debts within specified timeframes.
Reporting Accuracy and Timeliness:
Ensure that all accounts receivable-related reports (aging reports, reconciliations) are submitted on time and with high accuracy.
Customer Satisfaction:
Maintain positive relationships with customers through proactive communication and resolution of payment-related issues.
Accounts Receivable Management Maintain and manage the accounts receivable ledger to ensure all transactions are accurately recorded and up to date. Process and post all bills and invoices related to customer accounts in a timely manner. Follow up on outstanding bills and coordinate collection efforts, ensuring payments are received within agreed terms. Invoicing and Billing Ensure accurate and timely generation of customer invoices for services rendered. Review contracts, agreements, and billing schedules to ensure proper invoicing. Ensure billing is consistent with company policies and terms. Debt Collection & Customer Communication Proactively monitor overdue accounts and take necessary actions to recover outstanding amounts. Liaise with customers regarding payment issues and work to resolve disputes or delays in payments. Maintain clear records of all communications and agreements regarding receivables. Reconciliation of Accounts Reconcile customer accounts regularly to ensure the accuracy of balances. Investigate and resolve discrepancies in accounts and ensure that customer payments are accurately applied. Reporting and Analysis Prepare aging reports and other receivable-related reports for management review. Analyze trends in receivables and assist in developing strategies for improving cash flow. Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports with respect to accounts receivable. Internal Controls & Compliance Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies in the handling of accounts receivable. Assist with audits related to accounts receivable and implement recommendations to improve processes and controls. Customer Relationship Management Work with internal teams, including sales and customer service, to ensure smooth communication between departments and with customers regarding outstanding receivables. General Accounting Support Provide support to the senior accounting team with other finance-related tasks as needed. Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes related to accounts receivable
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices. Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel. Ability to prepare and analyze financial reports. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Strong organizational and time management skills. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to resolve issues efficiently and professionally, particularly when dealing with customers.
Education: Full ACCA, CA Zambia, or a related qualification. Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounts receivable management or as an assistant accountant in a reputable organization (experience in the hospitality sector is an added advantage).
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Vacancy title:
Assistant Accountant – Bills Receivables
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Hospitality, and Tourism, Category: Accounting & Finance]
Jobs at:
Mika Group of Hotels
Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, April 13 2025
Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, April 8 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Location: Mika Group of Hotels
Reports To: Senior Accountant/Finance Manager
Position Type: Full-Time
Job Overview
Mika Group of Hotels is looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant – Bills Receivables to join our dynamic finance team. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing and maintaining the company’s receivables, ensuring timely collections and accurate accounting. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional with strong skills in managing accounts receivable and a deep understanding of financial processes in the hospitality sector.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable Management
Maintain and manage the accounts receivable ledger to ensure all transactions are accurately recorded and up to date.
Process and post all bills and invoices related to customer accounts in a timely manner.
Follow up on outstanding bills and coordinate collection efforts, ensuring payments are received within agreed terms.
Invoicing and Billing
Ensure accurate and timely generation of customer invoices for services rendered.
Review contracts, agreements, and billing schedules to ensure proper invoicing.
Ensure billing is consistent with company policies and terms.
Debt Collection & Customer Communication
Proactively monitor overdue accounts and take necessary actions to recover outstanding amounts.
Liaise with customers regarding payment issues and work to resolve disputes or delays in payments.
Maintain clear records of all communications and agreements regarding receivables.
Reconciliation of Accounts
Reconcile customer accounts regularly to ensure the accuracy of balances.
Investigate and resolve discrepancies in accounts and ensure that customer payments are accurately applied.
Reporting and Analysis
Prepare aging reports and other receivable-related reports for management review.
Analyze trends in receivables and assist in developing strategies for improving cash flow.
Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports with respect to accounts receivable.
Internal Controls & Compliance
Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies in the handling of accounts receivable.
Assist with audits related to accounts receivable and implement recommendations to improve processes and controls.
Customer Relationship Management
Work with internal teams, including sales and customer service, to ensure smooth communication between departments and with customers regarding outstanding receivables.
General Accounting Support
Provide support to the senior accounting team with other finance-related tasks as needed.
Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes related to accounts receivable.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education: Full ACCA, CA Zambia, or a related qualification.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounts receivable management or as an assistant accountant in a reputable organization (experience in the hospitality sector is an added advantage).
Skills:
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
Ability to prepare and analyze financial reports.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to resolve issues efficiently and professionally, particularly when dealing with customers.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Timeliness of Invoice Processing:
Ensure that all invoices are generated and dispatched promptly to customers in line with company policies and billing schedules.
Collection Efficiency:
Achieve set targets for reducing outstanding receivables and aging balances.
Accuracy of Account Reconciliation:
Maintain a high level of accuracy in reconciling customer accounts, with minimal discrepancies.
Debt Recovery:
Reduce the overall number of overdue accounts and recover a significant percentage of outstanding debts within specified timeframes.
Reporting Accuracy and Timeliness:
Ensure that all accounts receivable-related reports (aging reports, reconciliations) are submitted on time and with high accuracy.
Customer Satisfaction:
Maintain positive relationships with customers through proactive communication and resolution of payment-related issues.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: professional certificate
Job application procedure
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- Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and cover letter, detailing their qualifications and relevant experience closing date for submitting applications will be on Sunday 13 April 2025.
- Mika Group of Hotels is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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