ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE OFFICER – Department of Accounts Receivable 37 views

A National Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is commonly required, often accredited by the Namibian Qualifications Authority (NQA). Employers frequently prefer candidates with foundational certification such as the ACCA DipIFR, CIMA Certificate, or local short courses offered by institutions like the University of Namibia or NAMCOL. Practical exposure through internships or learnerships registered with the Namibia Training Authority (NTA) is also highly valued.

Daily tasks include processing customer invoices, reconciling debtor accounts, following up on overdue payments, and generating monthly aging reports using systems like Pastel Partner or SAP S/4HANA — widely used in Namibian organisations. Officers also liaise with internal departments (e.g., Procurement and Sales) and external clients, often communicating via phone or email in English, with sensitivity to local business hours and public holidays recognised under the Namibian Labour Act.

Punctuality, formal communication, and respect for hierarchical reporting lines are strongly emphasised, particularly in government departments where adherence to Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)-aligned procedures is mandatory. Team collaboration is expected, but decision-making often follows documented approval workflows, and flexibility around urgent client follow-ups must balance procedural compliance and service delivery timelines set by the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises.

With experience and further study (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, or UNAM postgraduate diplomas), officers commonly advance to Senior Accounts Receivable Officer, Credit Control Manager, or Financial Accountant roles within larger entities like NamPower or municipalities. Some transition into internal audit, finance business partnering, or move into training and mentoring roles accredited by the NTA, especially when supporting financial literacy initiatives aligned with national economic empowerment goals.

Most formal-sector employers provide at least 20 days’ annual leave, sick leave as per the Labour Act, and access to medical aid schemes — often through providers like MAFISA or Medshield Namibia. Pension or provident fund contributions are standard, usually matching employee contributions up to 10%, and some employers offer additional benefits such as study leave support for professional accounting qualifications registered with the NQA.