Receivable Accountant
About the role
About the Role Responsible for leading the end-to-end order-to-cash and credit-control process, including billing, reconciliations, collections, credit-risk oversight, reporting, and accounts receivable process improvement for Knauf Gypsum Tanzania. Responsibilities Partner with Sales, Customer Service, Logistics, and Finance to manage the end-to-end order-to-cash process and protect cash flow and credit exposure Attend to customer queries and ensure accurate and timely billing, invoice processing, credit note issuance, and cut-off controls Maintain daily SAP error logs Maintain customer master data and support customer account opening, credit-limit setting, and periodic credit reviews Follow up with debtors to ensure timely payment and cash collection Work with the Sales Director, Chief Accountant, and CFO to set credit limits for new customers and review existing limits Drive collection of overdue balances through structured follow-up and escalation Maintain collection action plans and track agreed actions to closure Perform customer account reconciliations and resolve disputes, deductions, claims, and long-outstanding reconciling items Prepare and analyze receivables ageing and accounts receivable KPIs, including DSO, overdue percentage, collection effectiveness, dispute ageing, unapplied cash, and major overdue exposures Prepare and maintain the IFRS 9 Expected Credit Loss assessment Coordinate monthly credit and ageing reviews with Sales and Finance Assess customer payment behavior and recommend credit-risk actions, account blocks, or recovery measures Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations Support preparation and submission of monthly VAT and WHT reports through the TRA Portal Participate in month-end closing and ensure accurate and timely closure Identify process automation and continuous-improvement initiatives across accounts receivable Maintain relevant standard operating procedures and process documentation Requirements Accounting, finance, or commerce knowledge Accounts receivable and credit-control skills Knowledge of accounting principles and receivables processes SAP proficiency Strong attention to detail and accuracy Analytical and data interpretation skills Strong communication and professional customer service skills Cross-functional collaboration and relationship-building skills Problem-solving and sound judgment Ability to work independently and under pressure Commitment to continuous improvement and process automation Find the gaps before the employer does We check your resume against every requirement in this posting, then show you what to fix. Check my fit How to apply Apply via: https://careersemea.knauf.com/jobs/8364640-receivable-accountant Apply for this job Save for later About KNAUF TANZANIA Knauf Tanzania's mission and purpose is to supply high-quality building materials and solutions, manufactured to European standards with competitive pricing, to meet the country's growing demand for housing, commercial, educational, and healthcare facilities, while also promoting local industry development through training and exports. Wholesale Building Materials 51-200 Employees Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam Actively Hiring Website: http://www.knauf.co.tz How to apply Apply via: https://careersemea.knauf.com/jobs/8364640-receivable-accountant Apply for this job Save for later