About the company
ALU provides higher education for a higher purpose. Our students declare missions, not majors. They develop the real-world skills to take on the world’s most pressing challenges. And they take ownership of their learning from day one through our peer and student-led approach – because ALU believes in the power and agency of young people to start shaping the future right now. Together with a world-class faculty and staff, our students are igniting a ripple of positive impact across Africa and the world. Our mission is not going unnoticed. CNN described ALU — which has campuses in Mauritius and Rwanda — as “The Harvard of Africa;” Fast Company ranked ALU one of the 50 most innovative organizations in the world and the most innovative endeavor in Africa; and The New York Times recognized ALU as one of the eight places in the world “where history is being made.” Join us.
Job Summary
RESPONSIBILITIES
📍Reviewing the Account Receivable debtor list. Contacting customers (students, parents or sponsors) and informing them of their overdue bills. 📍Advising customers on their payment options and suggesting methods of payments. 📍Negotiating suitable payment plans. 📍Maintaining customer payment records. 📍Send regular statement of accounts to customers. 📍Writing reminder emails to customers when payments are not being made. 📍Work on possible measures when customers fail to pay their debt with the finance associate. 📍Responding to customer queries. 📍Escalate any invoice related issues to the finance associate. 📍Assist with reconciliation, aging and other reports and supporting schedules. 📍Any other finance related ad-hoc duties to support the Finance Team.
REQUIREMENTS
📍Fresh Graduate with a degree in accounting, business management, or a similar field or part qualified ACCA (or any other equivalent qualification). 📍Excellent negotiation skills. 📍Good written and verbal communication skills. 📍Knowledge of google suite and accounting software. 📍Patience and resilience. 📍Knowledge of payment plans and accounting procedures will be an advantage. 📍Previous experience working as a Previous experience working as a Collections Officer will be an advantage
