A reputable and growing real estate organisation based in Lusaka is seeking a detail oriented and highly organised Receivables Accountant to join its finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing tenant accounts, monitoring rent collections and ensuring accurate recording and reconciliation of receivables.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage tenant accounts and receivable ledgers.
• Issue invoices for rentals, service charges and other property related income.
• Monitor rent collections and follow up on overdue accounts.
• Reconcile tenant accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare receivables reports and ageing analysis for management.
• Work closely with property management teams on tenant billing and collections.
• Ensure proper documentation and compliance with organisation financial procedures.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes related to receivables.
• Any other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Professional qualification or progress towards ZICA, ACCA or CIMA will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 2 - 3 years’ experience in accounts receivable.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and receivables management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Key Competencies

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong reconciliation and reporting skills.
• Professional integrity and confidentiality.
• Good interpersonal and client management skills.

Remuneration

The organisation offers a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

• Maintain and manage tenant accounts and receivable ledgers.
• Issue invoices for rentals, service charges and other property related income.
• Monitor rent collections and follow up on overdue accounts.
• Reconcile tenant accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare receivables reports and ageing analysis for management.
• Work closely with property management teams on tenant billing and collections.
• Ensure proper documentation and compliance with organisation financial procedures.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes related to receivables.
• Any other duties as assigned by management.

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong reconciliation and reporting skills.
• Professional integrity and confidentiality.
• Good interpersonal and client management skills.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and receivables management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Professional qualification or progress towards ZICA, ACCA or CIMA will be an added advantage.