Accounts Receivable
2026-04-02T12:13:04+00:00
AfriCert
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Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Finance
Accounting & Finance, Agribusiness, Agricultural Services & Products
2026-04-17T17:00:00+00:00
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AfriCert Limited is the leader in Agribusiness certification, doing certification for vegetables, fruits and commodity products such as coffee, cocoa, tea and cut flowers AfriCert Limited is a competitive Certification company accredited and approved by various standard owners in the Agribusiness sector. We take pride in our work and are committed to providing and maintaining consistent and high-quality certification services. As a medium-sized company, AfriCert offers its clients as much as possible personal attention that each client deserves, whether big or small.
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Accounts Receivable
Job Type
Full Time
Qualification
BA/BSc/HND
Experience
4 years
Location
Nairobi
Job Field
Finance / Accounting / Audit
JOB SPECIFICATION:
Creation of new customer ledgers capturing all relevant information including I-tax registration numbers and contact details. Maintain up-to-date and accurate customer records
Prepare and issue accurate quotations and invoices to customers in a timely manner
Monitor customer accounts for delayed payments and follow up proactively. Enforce credit policies and recommend credit limits where applicable
Reconcile accounts receivable ledger to ensure all payments are accounted for against receipts
Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies or disputes
Generate Weekly AR aging reports and highlight risk accounts
Coordinate with certification desk and customer service teams to resolve any client issues related to billing and payments
Support month-end and year-end financial closing processes, including preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
Actively manage and attain reduction of company bad debt provision as per KPIs Improve company cash cycle and enhance cash conversion as per KPIs
Use insights from debtors’ collection & ledger analysis to identify collection trends, prepare root cause analysis and support FM to drive plans to mitigate impact on bad debts.
Adhere to IFRS and the Finance Policy.
Advise the Board through the Finance Manager when there is surplus beyond immediate cash requirements for purposes investments. Prepare cashflow projections
Perform other financial duties related to the role.
DO YOU POSSESS THE FOLLOWING:
A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting a related field from a reputable academic institution. CPA (K) qualification will be an added advantage.
A minimum of 4 years working experience in a similar position in a busy office environment in a culturally fluent, multinational set-up.
Proficiency in QuickBooks accounting software
Should be well versed with tax and labor laws of Kenya.
Experience in adherence to tight reporting deadlines
Strong problem-solving skills and attentive to detail
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
Good interpersonal skills and a team player
Strong integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality
Previous experience in credit control and debt recovery processes will be an added advantage
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Commitment to AfriCert core values
Purpose- driven and self-disciplined
Well groomed
Proactive and confident
Good communication skills both written and oral
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* Creation of new customer ledgers capturing all relevant information including I-tax registration numbers and contact details. Maintain up-to-date and accurate customer records * Prepare and issue accurate quotations and invoices to customers in a timely manner * Monitor customer accounts for delayed payments and follow up proactively. Enforce credit policies and recommend credit limits where applicable * Reconcile accounts receivable ledger to ensure all payments are accounted for against receipts * Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies or disputes * Generate Weekly AR aging reports and highlight risk accounts * Coordinate with certification desk and customer service teams to resolve any client issues related to billing and payments * Support month-end and year-end financial closing processes, including preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements * Actively manage and attain reduction of company bad debt provision as per KPIs Improve company cash cycle and enhance cash conversion as per KPIs * Use insights from debtors’ collection & ledger analysis to identify collection trends, prepare root cause analysis and support FM to drive plans to mitigate impact on bad debts. * Adhere to IFRS and the Finance Policy. * Advise the Board through the Finance Manager when there is surplus beyond immediate cash requirements for purposes investments. Prepare cashflow projections * Perform other financial duties related to the role.
* Proficiency in QuickBooks accounting software * Well versed with tax and labor laws of Kenya. * Experience in adherence to tight reporting deadlines * Strong problem-solving skills and attentive to detail * Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively * Good interpersonal skills and a team player * Strong integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality * Previous experience in credit control and debt recovery processes will be an added advantage
* A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting a related field from a reputable academic institution. * CPA (K) qualification will be an added advantage.
JOB-69ce5d506c120
Vacancy title:
Accounts Receivable
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Finance, Category: Accounting & Finance, Agribusiness, Agricultural Services & Products]
Jobs at:
AfriCert
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, April 17 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, April 2 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
AfriCert Limited is the leader in Agribusiness certification, doing certification for vegetables, fruits and commodity products such as coffee, cocoa, tea and cut flowers AfriCert Limited is a competitive Certification company accredited and approved by various standard owners in the Agribusiness sector. We take pride in our work and are committed to providing and maintaining consistent and high-quality certification services. As a medium-sized company, AfriCert offers its clients as much as possible personal attention that each client deserves, whether big or small.
Read more about this company
Accounts Receivable
Job Type
Full Time
Qualification
BA/BSc/HND
Experience
4 years
Location
Nairobi
Job Field
Finance / Accounting / Audit
JOB SPECIFICATION:
Creation of new customer ledgers capturing all relevant information including I-tax registration numbers and contact details. Maintain up-to-date and accurate customer records
Prepare and issue accurate quotations and invoices to customers in a timely manner
Monitor customer accounts for delayed payments and follow up proactively. Enforce credit policies and recommend credit limits where applicable
Reconcile accounts receivable ledger to ensure all payments are accounted for against receipts
Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies or disputes
Generate Weekly AR aging reports and highlight risk accounts
Coordinate with certification desk and customer service teams to resolve any client issues related to billing and payments
Support month-end and year-end financial closing processes, including preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
Actively manage and attain reduction of company bad debt provision as per KPIs Improve company cash cycle and enhance cash conversion as per KPIs
Use insights from debtors’ collection & ledger analysis to identify collection trends, prepare root cause analysis and support FM to drive plans to mitigate impact on bad debts.
Adhere to IFRS and the Finance Policy.
Advise the Board through the Finance Manager when there is surplus beyond immediate cash requirements for purposes investments. Prepare cashflow projections
Perform other financial duties related to the role.
DO YOU POSSESS THE FOLLOWING:
A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting a related field from a reputable academic institution. CPA (K) qualification will be an added advantage.
A minimum of 4 years working experience in a similar position in a busy office environment in a culturally fluent, multinational set-up.
Proficiency in QuickBooks accounting software
Should be well versed with tax and labor laws of Kenya.
Experience in adherence to tight reporting deadlines
Strong problem-solving skills and attentive to detail
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
Good interpersonal skills and a team player
Strong integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality
Previous experience in credit control and debt recovery processes will be an added advantage
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Commitment to AfriCert core values
Purpose- driven and self-disciplined
Well groomed
Proactive and confident
Good communication skills both written and oral
Discover more
Professional headshot photography
CV Builder tool
Skill assessment tests
Check how your CV aligns with this job
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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