Receivables Accountant job at Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services for people with disability in Uganda (CoRSU)

Organization:

Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services for people with disability in Uganda (CoRSU)

About the Organization:

Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services for People with Disability in Uganda (CoRSU) is a specialized rehabilitation hospital established in 2009 as a local NGO with the major objective of providing high quality rehabilitation and surgical services to people with disabilities in Uganda. Over the period of 15 years, CoRSU has changed the lives of over 60,000 children through surgical services and rehabilitated over 100,000 patients through a variety of services and disciplines.

Job Description

The position holder will be responsible for CoRSU hospital accounts, receivables accounts reconciliations and overall management of Receivables. The role will involve working closely with the Head of Finance, Senior Accountant, Financial Accountant, Credit Officer, and billing officers at CoRSU hospital. He or she will ensure due diligence in the provision of high-quality Receivables management function and reporting for effective and efficient management of the hospital’s resources.

Duties and Responsibilities

Timely invoicing and claiming of receivables.
Maintain reconciled, accurate and up to date Receivables ledger.
Good customer care in handling clients (partners and insurance clients)
Support and supervision of the credit officer(s) to ensure they deliver.
Provision of Monthly summary reports of income; reconciled to cash receipts, receivables, and donor contributions.

Reduction in receivables outstanding to within acceptable agreed rate per policy.
Ensure up to date MOUs are in place for all the clients – partners, insurance, and donors.
Design receivables management policy in line with the finance manual.
Ensure the donor contributions are reported by the projects’ accountants accurately and in a timely manner to donors.

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Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in business administration/commerce (Accounting option)
ACCA/CPA qualification

Experience

Minimum of 3 years of related experience in Revenue management in a busy setting.
Member of the professional accounting body CPAU or ACCA

Knowledge and Skills:

Knowledge of Accounting Standards especially relevant to Revenue and income recognition.
Thorough knowledge of MS Excel and other financial related databases
Excellent writing, communication, presentation, and social skills

Training and experience in debtors/ receivables management
Experience in working in the NGO/Not-for-Profit sector.
Good understanding of disability.
Communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with a good understanding of cultural diversity.
MS packages, (e.g., MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet) and enterprise level ERP

How to Apply

Qualified persons should submit their applications (detailed CV with covering letter) and copies of academic qualifications to The Head of Human Resources, CoRSU Hospital P.O. 46 Kisubi or email to recruitment@corsuhospital.org ;
Clearly indicate/specify the position being applied for within the email or application subject-line and all attachments should be zipped into a pdf file. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified for interviews.
o Qualified persons with Disabilities (PWDs) that meet the job specifications are encouraged to apply.