Payments Officer - Africa Foresight Group

Africa Foresight Group is an African firm based out of Accra, Ghana that connects freelance consultants with high-impact client engagements across the continent on a managed marketplace. At AFG, we aim to build African companies into global champions by offering world-class and locally accessible services. We are excited to work with talented, international leaders with a whole-hearted commitment to contributing to sustainable growth in African economies.

We, Africa Foresight Group are looking for a strong and dynamic Payments Officer to join the AFG team in Accra, Ghana. This position targets individuals with 2-4 years of work experience in accounts payable and/or accounts receivable management with a role in a start-up and/or financial services. You are a fit for the role if you have good inter-relationship skills, an eye for details and understand what it means to run a client-servicing organisation. You know how to build structure into your decision-making processes and you share the interest in building a values-based people organisation with a unique culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Keeping track of all income, receipts, payments and expenditures, including invoices, payroll, invoices, statements, etc.
• Administering the Firm’s cashflow tracking tool and improving payments processes, especially for international transactions
• Administering and forecasting petty cash
• Paying invoices by verifying transaction information; scheduling and preparing disbursements; obtaining authorization of payment
• Obtaining revenue by verifying transaction information; computing charges and refunds; preparing and mailing invoices; identifying delinquent accounts and insufficient payments
• Collecting revenue by reminding default accounts, notifying customers of insufficient payments, etc.
• Supervision of third-party vendor relationships and re-sourcing of vendors where necessary
• Managing client and supplier communications regarding all payments and receipts
• Maintaining AR and AP ledgers by posting transactions in the software
• Resolving discrepancies by investigating documentation; issuing stop payments, payments, or adjustments

Job requirements

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in accounting, economics, business administration or a related field;
• At least 2-4 years of work experience in a similar role
• Familiar with IFRS  reporting standards
• Solid understanding of basic accounting receivable and accounts payable principles
• Ability to build good relationships with clients, vendors and suppliers
• Ability work as part of a broader team
• Confident communicator, able to generate buy-in from others
• Knowledge of the professional services industry preferred; High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Intermediate computer software skills, including Excel and Accounting packages
• Creative, flexible and entrepreneurial mindset with the willingness to shape ideas/projects
• Excellent written and oral skills

What we offer

• A vibrant and purpose-driven team culture
• Constant opportunity to learn and grow
• Regular team trainings to advance your skills
• Competitive compensation with attractive variable rewards for good performance
• Health Insurance Coverge
• Flexible work culture that allows you to be at your best
• Fast career pathways for outperformer