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Intern Accountant (Accounts Receivable & Collections)

Responsibilities or duties

• Send invoices, statements, and account reconciliations to clients.
• Conduct daily payment follow-up calls and email reminders in line with assigned targets.
• Maintain accurate records of client communications and collection activities.
• Follow up on overdue invoices and secure payment commitments from clients.
• Escalate long-outstanding accounts to the Finance Manager where necessary.
• Assist in updating accounts receivable reports and aging schedules.
• Support customer account reconciliations and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Prepare daily and weekly collection status reports.
• Assist in maintaining accurate accounting records and documentation.
• Support bank reconciliations and other basic finance operations.
• Ensure proper filing of client records, invoices, and supporting documents.
• Coordinate with internal teams regarding client payment matters.
• Assist during audits by providing required documentation and reports.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and financial procedures.
• Perform any other finance and administrative duties assigned by management.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (completed or ongoing).
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and accounts receivable processes.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to professionally handle client calls and email correspondence.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet daily collection targets.

Experience needed

• Experience using accounting software or ERP systems will be an added advantage.

• Send invoices, statements, and account reconciliations to clients.
• Conduct daily payment follow-up calls and email reminders in line with assigned targets.
• Maintain accurate records of client communications and collection activities.
• Follow up on overdue invoices and secure payment commitments from clients.
• Escalate long-outstanding accounts to the Finance Manager where necessary.
• Assist in updating accounts receivable reports and aging schedules.
• Support customer account reconciliations and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Prepare daily and weekly collection status reports.
• Assist in maintaining accurate accounting records and documentation.
• Support bank reconciliations and other basic finance operations.
• Ensure proper filing of client records, invoices, and supporting documents.
• Coordinate with internal teams regarding client payment matters.
• Assist during audits by providing required documentation and reports.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and financial procedures.
• Perform any other finance and administrative duties assigned by management.

• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to professionally handle client calls and email correspondence.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet daily collection targets.

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (completed or ongoing).
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and accounts receivable processes.