Accounts Receivable

Translation Empire; Pakistan; On-site; PKR 2,000,000 - 2,750,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance company in Pakistan is seeking a motivated individual for a junior credit control role. The position involves collecting debts, processing payments, and providing support to the finance team. Ideal candidates will have a passion for finance and some relevant experience is desirable. Full training will be provided, making this a great opportunity to start a career in credit control.

Qualifications

• Recently graduated with a BA Accounting and Finance, or similar.
• Some credit control/finance experience is desirable.
• Ability to work under own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Collecting due and overdue debts.
• Contacting customers when payment is overdue.
• Processing payments and updating the system.
• Identifying potential bad debts.
• Providing customer service and resolving queries.

Skills

Strong problem solving skills

Strong communicator

Attention to detail

Time management

Solid IT skills

Education

BA in Accounting and Finance or similar

AAT qualification or working towards

Job description

We are looking for a self‑motivated individual with a passion for finance, who is willing to coordinate and process all aspects of credit control whilst providing support to the finance team and working closely with the Credit Control Manager and collaborate with the wider finance team. You will be working in a busy finance department and will be responsible for chasing overdue invoices, dealing with invoice queries, answering emails and the telephone. As this is a junior role, full training will be provided and the ideal candidate will be someone who has a passion for learning about credit control and finance. However, some credit control/finance experience is desirable. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain experience within a busy finance function or to take their first steps into a career in credit control.

The Job

• Collecting due and overdue debts
• Contacting individuals or business customers when payment is overdue
• Processing payments and updating our bespoke system accurately once payment received
• Identifying potential bad debts and escalating these to the Credit Control manager as required
• Processing and generating reminder letters and statements
• Dealing with customer queries effectively
• Actively drive the reduction in invoice queries within the wider business
• Highlight any issues to the Credit Control manager that may impact cash collection
• Provide a high standard of customer service at all times
• Provide timely and accurate reports to the business
• General administration within the finance department as and when required

About You

• AAT qualification or working towards is desirable but not essential
• Recently graduated with a BA Accounting and Finance, or similar
• Strong and confident telephone manner
• Strong problem solving skills with attention to detail and time management skills
• Hands on approach
• Strong communicator with excellent inter‑personal skills
• Solid IT skills and be technology savvy
• Ability to make decisions using good judgement both quickly and efficiently
• Ability to work under own initiative
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity at all times