Accounts Receivable Officer at BrainShare Technologies

About the Role

BrainShare Technologies seeks a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Officer to manage client billing, collections, and revenue recovery in Lagos, Nigeria.

Main Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients regarding billing and manage credit and collections via phone, email, or in-person meetings
• Handle monthly statements and send to clients; maintain accounts receivable invoice records
• Post and update payments daily in billing software and Zoho Books
• Raise invoices and recognize withholding tax (WHT) receivable for all customers
• Summarize receivables by maintaining invoice accounts, coordinating monthly transfers to accounts receivable, and preparing reports
• Receive cheques on behalf of the company from clients
• Follow up and drive revenue collection for designated clients
• Filter unpaid balances on the 25th, 28th, and 30th/31st of each month and send to Customer Support for payment reminders
• Filter unpaid balances on the 4th of the month and send list to Sales and Vendor Management Department for follow-up
• Execute upgrade and downgrade requests from customers
• Verify total monthly sales and compare with amounts on proforma invoices
• Monitor client account details for non-payment, delayed payment, and other irregularities
• Develop debt recovery systems and initiate collection efforts
• Recommend service suspension for non-paying clients when necessary
• Investigate and resolve client and vendor queries or discrepancies on billing and payments
• Track new client connections using job completion certificates
• Compile and submit weekly Accounts Receivable (AR) reports

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a reputable institution
• Currently undergoing or pursuing ICAN (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria) certification
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a similar position

Required Skills

• Data entry skills
• Strong knowledge of financial software and MS Office Suite
• Attention to detail and thoroughness
• Analytical mindset with ability to drive revenue collection efficiently
• Sense of urgency and tenacity in work execution