AR specialist (M/F) - 9 months contract

What you'll do:

• Review and authorise all revenue invoices with scrupulous attention to detail, ensuring unwavering adherence to internal controls, established policies, and prevailing accounting standards.
• Prepare comprehensive monthly aged receivable reports; diligently monitor outstanding balances; and lead recovery efforts to minimise overdue accounts while maintaining constructive relationships with stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams across various departments to resolve billing discrepancies expeditiously and ensure the timely collection of receivables.
• Maintain precise, up-to-date financial records and documentation that fully satisfy audit requirements as well as management reporting obligations.
• Ensure rigorous compliance with company policies, relevant accounting standards, and regulatory frameworks in all invoicing and receivable activities.
• Provide regular updates and detailed reports to management regarding the status of receivables, collection progress, risk exposure, and any emerging concerns.
• Support ongoing process improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for enhanced internal controls and greater efficiency within invoicing and receivables workflows.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities as well as budgeting and forecasting processes to ensure seamless support throughout the financial cycle.
• Contribute to the documentation of improved processes; participate in training internal staff where necessary to build capacity within the team.
• Undertake additional finance-related tasks as assigned by the supervisor in support of overall departmental objectives.

What you bring:

• A minimum of five years' experience in finance roles with demonstrable expertise in accounting principles and receivables management within complex organisations.
• A proven record of excellence in invoicing processes, revenue recognition practices, and effective collection management strategies.
• Experience working with international non-profits or donor-funded organisations is highly desirable for understanding unique sector requirements.
• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting standards (such as IFRS or equivalent) alongside familiarity with regulatory compliance obligations pertinent to global operations.
• Exceptional skills in financial reporting including preparation for audits as well as active participation in budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Outstanding organisational abilities complemented by analytical thinking that enables identification of trends, proactive risk mitigation, and recommendation of improvements.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills that facilitate collaboration across multicultural teams whilst resolving issues constructively.
• Proficiency in maintaining accurate financial records using contemporary accounting software tools; experience with ERP systems is advantageous.
• Capacity for process improvement through critical evaluation of existing workflows coupled with a commitment to sharing knowledge via documentation or training sessions.
• Ability to adapt swiftly within evolving environments whilst remaining dependable under pressure during peak periods such as month-end or year-end closures.