The manager is responsible for the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions to ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.

• Reviewing and evaluating the accounts payable and receivable registers to validate charges and ensure timely and accurate payments and receipt of payments.
• Monitoring account aging reports, identifying delinquent accounts, and referring accounts to collection agencies.
• Verifying customer credit limits that set by treasury and confirming payment terms.
• Designing and implementing standard policies and procedures to ensure accurate and compliant financial records.
• Working to improve the procedures of the accounts payable and receivable functions to create efficiency.

The Chosen Professional Should Have The Following Skills

• Ability to manage the day-to-day operations of the AR/AP department, ensuring compliance with accounting policies, and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Review and validate the accounts payable and receivable registers, monitors aging reports, and identifies delinquent accounts for collection actions.
• Assist in the design standard policies and procedures for efficient financial operations.
• Should hold a bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting is required, along with extensive knowledge of accounting processes and departmental functions.
• Play a crucial role in the financial health of an organization by ensuring timely collections and payments, conducting credit checks, negotiating with clients in non-payment cases, and preparing forecast reports.
• Support and train AR/AP Clerks, ensuring that all team members follow accounting principles and stay updated on industry changes.
• Role requires experience in a supervisory capacity, demonstrating the ability to manage a team, meet departmental goals, and adhere to approved budgets.
• The position demands excellent analytical skills, proficiency in accounting software, good communication skills and a strong problem-solving attitude.
• A CPA certification, while not required, can be an added advantage for the role.