Accounts Receivable Officer at Zasco Tanzania

Zasco Tanzania is an agricultural inputs company specializing in the importation, processing, packaging, and distribution of quality seeds and other agricultural inputs. Based in Arusha, we work with international suppliers and serve farmers and agricultural businesses across Tanzania.

Job Purpose

To manage customer accounts, invoicing, collections, and payment allocation, ensuring accurate accounts receivable records, timely collection of outstanding balances, and effective credit control.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate customer accounts in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Process and post sales invoices, credit notes, and customer receipts.
• Allocate customer payments accurately and reconcile customer accounts.
• Prepare and send customer statements.
• Monitor receivables and follow up on overdue customer balances.
• Work closely with the sales team to improve collections.
• Monitor customer credit limits and payment terms.
• Investigate and resolve customer account discrepancies.
• Maintain proper documentation and filing.
• Prepare regular receivables, collection, and aging reports.
• Support month-end reconciliation and closing activities.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years' relevant accounting experience.
• Good understanding of accounts receivable and credit control.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or another ERP system is an advantage.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong numerical, analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• High level of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail.

Key KPIs: Collection rate, overdue receivables, accuracy of customer accounts, timely payment allocation, account reconciliation, and reporting accuracy.