Student Accounts Receivables Intern

Job description

JOB PURPOSE:

The incumbent will be responsible for regular follow-up on recovery of student fees receivables as well as keep an accurate and updated record of communication with students. The candidate will also be responsible for timely response to student’s queries received via email and other official modes of communication regarding their account statements.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(i) Monitor students’ receivables accounts for overdue payments.

(ii) Follow up on past-due students receivables accounts with parents/guardians via phone, email, or any other written correspondence.

(iii) Prepare receivables log sheet for students’ queries / requests received via email and other communication media.

(iv) Record and update students’ responses during follow-ups in the receivables log sheet.

(v) Maintain accurate and up-to-date student receivables records and issue daily status reports.

(vi) Refer billing queries to Assistant Management Accountant and evidence of missing receipts to Assistant Financial Accountant and Accounts Assistant (Financial Accounting section) for resolution in a professional manner.

(vii) Prepare aging reports and accounts receivable summaries.

(viii) Support month-end closures by providing necessary reports and documentation.

(ix) Compliance with the centre credit policy and the accounting procedures manual.

(x) Reconcile student records in NAVISION financial management receivables module.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

(i) Grade 12 Certificate with a minimum of five (5) “O” levels including English and Mathematics.

(ii) Diploma in Accountancy or Application/Skills level of CA Zambia, ACCA and CIMA etc.

(iii) At least 1 year’s practical experience in the relevant field.

(iv) Preferably one who has worked with any accounting software.

Signed applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of educational certificates validated by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA), copies of all other credentials and contact details (address/telephone/email) of at least two (2) traceable referees should be sent to the address below on or before Wednesday, 21st May 2025. The position applied for should be clearly marked on the envelope.

Please note that only short-listed candidates shall be responded to.

Applications should be sent to:

The Board Secretary

Zambia Centre for Accountancy Studies

P.O. Box 35243

Dedan Kimathi Road

LUSAKA

Published on 13th May 2025