ACCOUNTANT / CREDIT CONTROLLER – Sonder Seals & Bearing

Job Summary

We are looking for an Accountant/creditor controller for our organization based in Harare Workington to join a vibrant team and will be reporting to the Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible of preparing and presenting of financial accounts and administering payrolls and preparing taxes to Zimra
The incumbent will be required to reconcile the accounts receivable ledger, manage past due accounts, reduce bad debts collaboratively with the business, and manage policies and procedures.
• Overseeing the performance of the Credit Function.
• Liaising with external agencies regarding the collection of overdue accounts.
• Identifying and liaising with Business Units regarding likely defaulting/unresolved account issues.
• Providing leadership and coaching to facilitate the development of an effective and proactive Credit & Accounts Receivables team.

• Ensure that debtors settle their accounts within the specified frame.
• Reconciling and checking monthly debtors’ statements.
• Producing weekly and monthly reports on overdue accounts and identifying and managing potential risks
• Proactively review all overdue transactions and follow up with customers
• Ensuring customer issues are resolved quickly and payments are accurately allocated and collection targets are met

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

➢ A degree/diploma in Accounting, Finance /Diploma in Credit Management or any other related field.
➢ Proven 1-2 years of experience working in a similar role
• High command of excel and accounting packages.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent Communication skills with both Internal and External customers
• Ability to foster and maintain excellent/strong working relationships with key stakeholders
• Class 4 driver’s license will be an added advantage.

Other Skills Required

• Organizational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Teamwork
• Analytical mindset.
➢ Understanding in managing stock levels, and stock variances and ensuring their kept at the required percentage.
➢ A devoted Christian with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
➢ A person who has the ability to prepare and analyze all their income and expenditure.
➢ Result-driven, ability to multi-task and manage time effectively.
➢ Good interpersonal and communication skills
➢ innovative