Accountant – Accounts Receivables Essen steel

To support the Finance Manager in ensuring that all financial transactions related to Accounts Receivable are recorded accurately and timely in accordance with IAS / IFRS standards, applicable legislation, and company policies and procedures. The role also focuses on strengthening receivable processes, ensuring effective collections, maintaining financial controls, and supporting financial reporting and audit requirements.

Responsibilities:

Accounts Receivable & Trade Finance

-Manage the end-to-end Accounts Receivable cycle, including invoicing, receipts, credit notes, and

customer reconciliations.

-Prepare and coordinate trade finance documentation such as Customer LCs, CAD, DAA and related

negotiation documents.

-Review sales orders, contracts, and supporting documents to ensure accurate billing and revenue

recognition.

-Monitor outstanding receivables, follow up on overdue balances, and drive timely collections.

-Prepare AR ageing reports, customer statements, and receivable dashboards for management review.

Investigate and resolve short payments, disputes, and reconciliation differences in coordination with

internal stakeholders

-Ensure correct application of customer payments and maintain accurate customer ledgers.

Financial Reporting & Closing

-Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals, revenue schedules, and AR

reporting.

-Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts and general ledger records

-Assist in preparation of financial analysis, management reports, and MIS / costing records.

-Contribute to revenue forecasting, expenditure projections, budgeting, and business planning processes

Compliance, Controls & Audit

-Ensure compliance with IFRS, company financial policies, and local regulatory / tax requirements.

-Assist in internal and external audit processes by providing documentation and explanations.

-Support resolution of audit observations, discrepancies, and non-compliance issues.

-Assist in establishment and monitoring of credit insurance arrangements and credit limit

recommendations.

-Identify process gaps and implement controls, workflow improvements, and ERP system enhancements

Team Support & Coordination

-Mentor and guide junior finance staff and support departmental coordination initiatives

-Maintain proper financial documentation, filing, and record-keeping systems.

-Perform other accounting duties and finance-related tasks as assigned by management.