Treasury and Receivable Accountant- Ports and Terminals
Location | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, United Republic of |
Date Posted | October 3, 2024 |
Category | Accounting Audit Finance Management |
Job Type | Full-time |
Currency | TZS |
Description
Job Description
Job Function
Responsible for managing a company’s cash flow and receivables, ensuring smooth cash flow, and maintaining accurate financial records.
Key Performance Areas:
Cash Management:
Monitor daily cash flow, deposits and withdrawal ensuring sufficient liquidity to meet operational needs and obligations.
Facilitate FX deals by various local banks.
Initiating local transfers between own bank accounts and maintaining closing balances ratios as per Treasury policy.
Maintain Petty cash float, handles cash advance, and expense claims, making sure requests have necessary approval and supporting documentation.
Request cash, or write cheques and collect cash from the bank
Distribute cash to requestors
Ensure documents and payments are posted in the accounting system timely
Maintain records on impress and expense claims
Request reimbursement for petty cash float
Bank Reconciliation:
Reconcile bank statements with company records to identify discrepancies and ensure accurate cash reporting.
Manage company corporate cards, ensuring auto pay and account reconciliation is done timely.
Review, follow up and resolve Payments which have been rejected by bank or signatories, Failed payments, unprocessed payments by bank, payments submitted to bank after cutting off time, and any other payment in query with the bank.
Provide Support in Bank related issues:
Supporting the bank with required documents, updating signatories as per board resolutions.
Involvement in bank integrations and process improvements
Assist inhouse bank administration
Request access for new user and removal of users
Maintaining the list of users and their access rights
Bank key contact person
Customer Invoicing:
Ensure that invoices are accurate and comply with contract terms and company policies.
Conduct daily check of the previous settled invoices from billing system to ensure invoices are accurately integrated with the accounting system (Oracle Fusion).
Create receipts for interim invoices for on account customers.
Process refunds to customers
Customer Collections:
Follow up on overdue invoices for credit customers and manage collection efforts to minimize bad debts.
Ensuring services are not provided with insufficient fund.
Address and resolve any disputes or issues related to customer payments.
Handle other revenue received and record in the books of accounts
Customer Cash Application:
Accurately apply customer payments to appropriate invoices and accounts. Identify Unapplied receipts and follow up with billing and system support team for clearance.
Reconcile accounts receivable ledger to ensure all transactions are accounted for and accurate.
Manage Customer Relations:
Maintain good relationships with customers and handle inquiries regarding their accounts.
Quickly address any issues or discrepancies related to accounts receivable.
Compliance and Controls:
Adhere to accounting principles and company policies to ensure the accuracy and integrity of accounts receivable transactions.
Establish and follow internal controls to safeguard receivables and prevent fraud.
Reporting:
Generate daily, weekly and monthly reports
Daily Cash Position,
Weekly Cash Position,
Weekly Cash Projection
Monthly Bank Reconciliation
Monthly Corporate Cards Reconciliation
Receivable Ageing report
Accounts Receivable Summary
Customer Statements
Collection Report
Sales by Customer Report
Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)
Write-Off Report
Petty Cash Log
Petty Cash Reconciliation Report
Monthly Expense Report
Monthly Petty Cash Report
Identify opportunities for enhancing treasury and receivables processes and systems to improve efficiency and effectiveness
Qualifications Required:
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field
Experience and Skills Required:
Minimum of 3 years of work experience in finance, accounting, or treasury management.
Proficiency in financial software, accounting systems, and advanced Excel skills.
Regulatory Compliance, Strong understanding of accounting and financial principles, Cash Management.
Strong problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills to assess complex financial situations.
Meticulousness in handling financial data and reports to minimize errors.
Ability to effectively communicate financial information to stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
Strong interpersonal skills to work with various departments
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively, especially in high-pressure environments.
About DP World
Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.
With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.
We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses — Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.
What’s more, we’re reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.
DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what we do but also in how we behave.
We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what’s possible.
WE MAKE TRADE FLOW TO CHANGE WHAT’S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.
EEO Statement
DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion, or belief.
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