Assists the finance and accounting department-Accounts receivable with billing, tracking and collections of accounts due and reconciling conflicts. Determines reason for customer payment delinquency and obtains commitment

What we give

With Canon, you'll get the support and encouragement you need to grow, from people who share your ambition. We'll invest in your professional development to help you learn and progress in your role with us. You'll find leaders who give you the freedom to explore new things and a team where knowledge is shared openly.

• Receiving and processing payments in accordance with established methods and procedures.
• Maintaining accurate and thorough records of payment history and status of accounts.
• Working with partners to facilitate payments and reconcile any differences or conflicts.
• Recognizing calls requiring special handling or customized responses and escalating accordingly.
• To apply effective credit control and risk management for the partner portfolio
• To maintain regular contact with partners to follow-up on overdue invoices, payment deductions, pending disputes, and payment commitments such as LC opening and bank guarantee renewal/increases.
• To ensure credit limits are implemented and play a proactive role in opening discussion with sales to change credit limits as required.
• To support in month-end closing and meet the deadlines

What we ask

• Practical “hands-on” exposure to an environment with a high volume of customers within Africa (essential)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce/Finance or an equivalent qualification (essential)
• Strong organizational skills when dealing with large amounts of data (essential)
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles (essential)
• Fluency in written and spoken English and French (essential)
• High level of written and spoken communications (essential)
• Professional appearance, attitude, and communication style (essential)

You will need

• Apply high standards of accuracy
• Create insight
• Create solutions to problems
• Drive for results
• Plan & Organize effectively
• Highly motivated and able to work to tight deadlines
• Diplomatic and accountable

Canon is enriching lives and businesses in incredible new ways. You can play a part in shaping the future of a company that’s visionary, innovative and bold. As the world's best imaging company, we're living and working together for the common good.