About This Role
This role sits at the intersection of finance and commercial operations within a well-established FMCG company. You will be the financial gatekeeper for sales transactions, ensuring that revenue is accurately recorded, reconciled, and collected. It suits a detail-oriented accountant who enjoys working closely with sales teams and can manage the tension between moving product and maintaining financial discipline.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The company is looking for someone who understands both accounting principles and sales processes. The emphasis on invoicing, billing, and receivables suggests they need a person who can spot discrepancies early and enforce payment terms without alienating the sales team. Mid-level experience here means they expect you to handle these responsibilities independently and advise on process improvements.
How to Approach This Application
Highlight any experience you have working in a sales or commercial finance environment, especially within FMCG. Emphasize your ability to reconcile large volumes of transactions and your comfort with ERP systems. Prepare examples of how you resolved a billing dispute or improved receivables collection—this employer will value practical problem-solving over theoretical knowledge.
Who This Role Suits
Best suited for an accountant who enjoys operational work and cross-department collaboration. Given the part-time nature and the company's reputation, this role is moderately competitive and ideal for someone seeking flexibility without sacrificing professional growth.
Job Summary
The Sales Accountant is responsible for managing financial aspects related to sales transactions, ensuring accurate invoicing, billing, and record-keeping of sales revenue and receivables.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare and process sales invoices and receipts.
- Ensure the accuracy of billing and payments related to sales transactions.
- Track and reconcile sales revenue against invoices and payments.
- Maintain and update sales accounting records, including credit and data collections.
- Collaborate with the sales team to ensure accurate pricing and payment terms.
- Prepare financial reports related to sales and revenue.
- Monitor overdue accounts and work with the finance team to resolve issues.
- Support financial audits by providing necessary sales-related documentation.
- Assist in preparing sales forecasts and budgeting.
- Analyze sales trends and provide reports to senior management.
- Periodically monitor, measure, analyze, and evaluate the food safety management systems compliance and enhance performance.
- Continually validate, verify, review, improve, and update the food safety management system for the continuing suitability, adequacy, and effectiveness of the system.
- Establish, implement, document, maintain and continually improve the food safety management system (ISO 22000) in the operations.
- Execute additional ad-hoc financial tasks and special projects assigned by management to support changing business needs.
- Maintain strict confidentiality regarding sensitive financial data and proprietary company information.
- Exercise professional judgment and discretion when handling escalated billing disputes or sensitive client account negotiations.
Education and Work Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 2 years of experience in accounting or finance, with a focus on sales.
Training
- Accounting and invoicing software (e.g., Peachtree, QuickBooks, SAP).
- Financial reporting and reconciliation.
- Knowledge of tax laws related to sales transactions.
Skills Needed
- Strong understanding of sales accounting and invoicing procedures.
- Proficiency in accounting software and spreadsheets.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to reconcile and track financial transactions accurately.
- Strong communication skills to collaborate with sales teams.
Behavioral Competencies
- Detail-oriented and focused on accuracy.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Proactive in resolving discrepancies and financial issues.
- Ability to work independently and in teams.
- Strong customer service orientation.
How To Apply
Interested and qualified applicant can apply via ethiojobs.net
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