Job Recruitment at Jumia (Head of Account Receivable Accounting) - 2015

Jumia is the largest e-commerce mall in Africa with over 100,000 unique visitors a day, buying everything from Fashion to Phones.Founded in 2012 in Nigeria, Jumia’s mission is to revolutionize the concept of shopping by providing customers with the best online shopping experience

Job Title: Head of Accounts Receivable Accounting

Location
Lagos

Job Field
Finance, Accounting, Audit

Role
As Head of Accounts Receivable Accounting you work directly with the CFO and the Head of the Accounting department. The Head of Accounts Receivable Accounting works to ensure that we are optimizing client and third party logistics collections and maintaining accurate balances of customer accounts.
Overseeing and supervising the day-to-day operations of the AR department. Managing third party logistics and customer accounts receivable balances and payments, resolve outstanding balances
Supervising a team of Cashiers and Accounts Receivable Accountants
Identifying, correcting and communicating payment posting errors
Researching and recommending accounts for bad debt write off
Overseeing the month-end and year-end close process. Ensuring that the close is performed accurately in accordance with documented policies and with strict adherence to deadlines
Performing thorough review of staff work to ensure accuracy of billings, collections and accounting data
Supervising the Cash Collections team to assist in the accurate application of payments received, the reversal, reapplication of cash as needed in the billing adjustment process
Maintaining an accurate and clean aging report, ensuring that invoicing and credits have been processed and applied in a timely manne
Ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting policies applicable to accounts receivable billing and collections functions
Assisting with the automation & streamlining of existing accounting procedures with the goal of implementing “best practices”. Suggest improvements to current processes.
Designing and maintain an organizational structure and staffing to efficiently and effectively accomplish the departments day to day tasks, as well as its broader goals and objectives
Training, managing and mentoring staff to promote internal growth and employee retention
Performing miscellaneous ad-hoc research and reporting and other duties as assigned

Profile Requirements
Qualified candidates must have a minimum of 5 years previous Collections/Accounts Receivable experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity
AA or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or Finance
High Volume Accounts receivable experience
Strong collections background
Exposure to basic general ledger concepts, GAAP accounting, primarily fundamentals of revenue recognition.
Experience with or curiosity for IT systems and ERP systems. E-commerce is 50% IT, so you must not be afraid of systems
Demonstrate proficiency in PC based accounting software NAV experience preferred
Ability to work well under pressure, to meet changing priorities and deadlines
Strong supervisory skills and ability to handle questions and problems in a timely manner
Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external affiliates and clients
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. We are building ventures from scratch, learning and solving problems along the way
Hands-on attitude. E-commerce is 50% operations, so you must not be afraid of rolling up your sleeves and getting your hands dirty
Strong drive and ability to implement change in fast moving organizations
Willingness to make decisions as necessary and appropriate in accordance with company policies. Self-starter who will take initiative to effect positive change
Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment
Strong organizational skills

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