Accounts Receivable Officers at School Of St Jude – 2 Posts

Accounts Receivable Officers at School Of St Jude – 2 Posts

Position: Accounts Receivable Officers (2 positions)
Company: School of St Jude
Type of Position: Full Time
Location: Tanzania
Application Deadline: January 25, 2024
Reference Number: TSOSJ/HR/ADM/FM/03/24

Job Overview:

The School of St Jude, a pioneering leader in charitable education in Africa, is hiring proficient Accounts Receivable Officers for two positions. If you have a keen interest in managing revenue accounting, excellent attention to detail, and expertise in handling financial inflows, this opportunity is for you.

About Us:

The School of St Jude provides 1,800 students with free, quality education annually. Additionally, it offers hundreds of graduates access to higher education each year. St Jude’s mission is funded by generous supporters worldwide, making quality education accessible for bright, underprivileged Tanzanian students.

Who You Are:

Hardworking, focused, patient, and tolerant
Possesses strength, drive, patience, tolerance, and practicality while being efficient
Demonstrates excellent attention to detail
Ability to set personal schedules to meet team timelines
Intermediate Microsoft Excel and Word skills
Ability to work well under pressure and react with common sense and urgency to solve revenue problems
Demonstrates a natural trait in completing tasks on time
Passionate about revenue-related accounting matters and finding solutions and improvements

What You’ll Do:

Provide customer service and process donations received as part of the Accounts Receivable team
Perform complex continuous data entry from various sources into the fundraising database
Ensure accurate recording and allocation of donations/sponsorships in the fundraising database
Interpret data entered into the fundraising database to maintain accurate due dates for sponsorships
Send sponsorship renewal notices for the current month in a timely manner
Respond to sponsor queries and correspond with sponsors and donors as required
Make timely follow-up correspondence to supporters regarding missed payments
Conduct closely monitored follow-ups on pending communications regarding sponsorship renewals and unpaid contributions
Follow up on overdue payments from your work area and/or as directed by Accounts Receivable Assistant Team Lead

What We’re Looking For:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounts or Finance from Accredited Universities
CPA (T) as recognized by NBAA will be an added advantage
Computer skills: Ms Excel, Ms Word, Internet, knowledge of ERP systems, and Payroll-related systems would be an added advantage
Very strong communication skills in both oral and written
Sound record-keeping skills

Why Us:

Opportunity to use your talents and expertise to fight poverty through education
Make a positive impact in Tanzania
A flexible and supportive community of international and local employees
Ample opportunities for career progression and development
Mid-morning tea and lunch provided during working days

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should send their cover letter and an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae to recruitment@schoolofstjude.co.tz. Please include the reference number (TSOSJ/HR/ADM/FM/03/24) in the subject line. Applications close on January 25, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Disclaimer:

Please be aware of fraudulent activities in job advertisements and the recruitment process. The School of St Jude does not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process, including the offer stage. Any payment requests should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.

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