Accounts Receivable and Banking Supervisor - Automotive

Date: May 6, 2025

Posting Closure Date: Jul 31, 2025

Category: Support Function

Career Level: Supervisor

Country/Government:

Greater Accra, Ghana

Job Role

To lead the accounts receivable and banking functions across both vehicle sales and after-sales operations, ensuring accurate financial control, process optimization, and compliance with internal policies and external regulations. This role drives operational excellence, stakeholder collaboration, and supports audit readiness while contributing to the overall financial performance.

Job Responsibilities

Allocate responsibilities, review outputs, and ensure productivity and accuracy
Analyze issues within receivables and reconciliation processes to recommend process improvements
Assess customer credit risk through AR trends and aging reports
Conduct root-cause analyses of discrepancies, ageing anomalies, and misallocated payments
Contribute to identifying financial and operational risks, using defined tools and practices
Ensure completeness and clarity of documentation for internal use and external audits
Ensure the quality of reconciliations, reports, and transactions through periodic audits and reviews
Identify and report instances of non-compliance and escalate major issues to leadership
Implement performance improvement actions where needed and support team development
Monitor AR and banking operations for policy compliance
Monitor and assess the performance of direct reports using company performance tools
Oversee daily AR and banking operations to ensure accurate, timely reconciliation of accounts and banking transactions
Prepare complex financial reports, including A/R Aging, bank charges, and reconciliations
Promote continuous improvement in transaction accuracy and turnaround times
Review and approve bank instructions and ensure charges are within agreed frameworks.
Serve as the primary liaison between the Finance department and banking partners
Supervise and coach a small team responsible for AR and banking tasks
Supervise the clearing of customer payments and enforce financial controls across all AR processes
Support sales and after-sales teams by resolving AR-related issues collaboratively and efficiently

Education

Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Accounting and Banking Sciences

Required Qualifications & Skills

Qualifications & Experience:

4–6 years in finance with a focus on AR and banking; automotive sector experience preferred.
Supervisory experience with performance management exposure.
Strong ERP (preferably SAP) and banking system knowledge

Core Skills:

Verbal & Written Communication – Fluent and clear communication of complex financial information.
Data Collection & Analysis – Strong ability to interpret AR and banking data for actionable insights.
Numerical & Financial Skills – Advanced financial computations, reconciliations, and forecasting.
Planning & Organizing – Strong prioritization of financial closing, reporting, and review tasks.
Review & Reporting – Capable of preparing management-level financial summaries and dashboards.
Computer Skills – Proficient in ERP systems, Excel, and banking portals.
Costing & Budgeting – Familiar with cost controls related to banking fees and financial operations.
Risk & Process Analysis – Capable of identifying financial risks and supporting mitigation plans.
Customer-Focused Approach – Supports internal customers (sales, after-sales) with financial accuracy.

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