Accounts Receivable Accountant Needed at Business Information Consultancy Services SARL

Inspiring Trust and Confidence for the Future
Business Information Consultancy Services SARL
RCCM: CM-DLA-01-2025-B12-0075
Tax ID: M032517666769H  no
later than September 15th 2025. 

Accounts Receivable Accountant
Job description
Requisition ID: 1590460
Location: Douala, Cameroon
Other locations: TBD
Start Date: Based on Availability
Contract type: Full Time
On behalf of our client, a leading company in the logistics sector specializing in fleet scans and control, we
are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Accountant to join their finance team.
Reporting to the Financial Reporting Manager this role is key in ensuring smooth financial operations,
maintaining accurate records, and supporting the company’s commitment to efficiency in logistics
management. his is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working with numbers,
has strong attention to detail, and is eager to contribute to a collaborative environment.
Role Title Account Receivable Accountant
Career Function Finance
Career Level Specialist
Grade TBD
Report to Role Financial Reporting Manager
Job Purpose
Job Purpose • Invoice Generation: The Accounts Receivable Accountant will be responsible
for generating and issuing customer invoices accurately and in a timely
manner, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Payment Processing: This role will manage the recording of customer
payments and ensure that all transactions are accurately reflected in the
financial system.
• Customer Account Management: The Accounts Receivable Accountant will
maintain customer accounts, including reconciliation of statements and
resolving discrepancies as they arise.
• Credit Management: Responsible for assessing customer creditworthiness
and monitoring credit limits to mitigate financial risk.
• Support Financial Reporting: The role involves necessary providing
information and documentation to support financial reporting and audits.
• Compliance and Controls: Ensure compliance with internal controls and
accounting policies related to accounts receivable processes.

Inspiring Trust and Confidence for the Future
Business Information Consultancy Services SARL
RCCM: CM-DLA-01-2025-B12-0075
Tax ID: M032517666769H
Key tasks and accountabilities
Key tasks • Invoice Generation: Prepare and ensure complete issuance of customer invoices
based on contracts and services rendered, ensuring accuracy and compliance
with terms.
• Payment Processing: Record customer payments promptly and accurately,
ensuring proper documentation is maintained.
• Customer Account Management: Maintain customer records, including contact
information, payment terms, and outstanding balances, and conduct regular
reconciliations of customer statements.
• Ensure collection of billed amounts: Ensure recoverability of billed revenue in
line with credit policies, follow-up on outstanding amount and suspension of credit
facilities as per entity collections plan.
• Credit Management: Evaluate customer credit applications and monitor
outstanding receivables to manage credit risk effectively.
• Reporting and Documentation: Assist in the preparation of accounts receivable
reports and provide documentation for audits as required.
• Compliance Monitoring: Ensure compliance with internal controls and
accounting policies, identifying areas for improvement in the accounts receivable
process.
• Automation and continuous improvement: Work on automation projects aimed
at improving efficiency of collection, allocation of customer payments, invoice
issuance, periodic reminders, automated credit hold and all other automation
projects as required by management.
Overall
goals/Typical
measures:
• Invoice Accuracy: Timeliness and accuracy of customer invoice generation.
• Collection Efficiency: Percentage of receivables collected within the agreed
payment terms.
• Customer Reconciliation Accuracy: Accuracy of customer account
reconciliations and resolution of discrepancies.
• Credit Risk Management: Effectiveness of credit assessments and monitoring of
customer credit limits.
• Compliance Rate: Adherence to internal controls and accounting policies related
to accounts receivable.

Inspiring Trust and Confidence for the Future
Business Information Consultancy Services SARL
RCCM: CM-DLA-01-2025-B12-0075
Tax ID: M032517666769H
Stakeholders • Internal: Financial Reporting Manager, General Ledger Accountant, Finance Team,
Operations Team
• External: Customers, Auditors.
Management
Responsibility
• Oversight of Accounts Receivable Processes: Ensure adherence to company
policies and procedures within the accounts receivable function.
• Collaboration with Finance Team: Work closely with the General Ledger
Accountant and Treasury to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Training and Development: Provide guidance and training to junior accounting
staff as needed.
•
Skills / Qualifications
Expected
Educational
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification (eg, CPA, AAT) is preferred.
Expected
years of
experience
• A minimum of 2-4 years of experience in accounts receivable or a similar role.
Key
Capabilities
• Language skills: Must be bilingual. Fluent English and intermediate French, or
fluent French and intermediate English is critical.
• Knowledge of Accounts Receivable Processes: Solid understanding of
accounts receivable functions and best practices.
• Invoice Processing Skills: Experience in generating and processing invoices
efficiently and accurately.
• Customer Account Management Experience: Familiarity with customer
account management and reconciliation practices.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and
provide solutions.
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in processing
and reporting.

Inspiring Trust and Confidence for the Future
Business Information Consultancy Services SARL
RCCM: CM-DLA-01-2025-B12-0075
Tax ID: M032517666769H
Competencies • Time Management: Effective time management skills to meet deadlines for
invoice generation and collections.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies in
customer accounts.
• Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work
effectively with customers and internal teams.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing regulations and accounting standards.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively within the finance team and
across departments.
Are you ready to contribute to an exciting future? Send your CV and cover letter to contact@bics-cm.com no
later than September 15th 2025.