Accounts Receivable Officer Job Vacancy at Jaza Energy Inc, Dar es salaam December 2025

Accounts Receivable Officer

Job Information

• Job Function: Finance
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Experience Level: Junior Level
• Workplace Type: Onsite
• Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Company Overview

Jaza is working to power Sub-Saharan Africa by building solar-powered shops that charge batteries used by customers to power their homes. Since 2022, Jaza has achieved over 4 million battery swaps, providing approximately 225,000 people with access to clean, affordable energy.

Jaza employs women from each community—known as Jaza Stars—to run the service, empowering them to become leaders, entrepreneurs, and drivers of economic growth within their communities.

For more information, visit www.jazaenergy.com or watch the BBC feature on Jaza.

Position Overview

The Accounts Receivable Officer will be responsible for managing all aspects of accounts receivable, including invoicing, collections, and reconciliation. The role ensures timely payments from customers and the maintenance of accurate and reliable financial records.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate and issue invoices for SmartPlus phone sales.
• Record hub and shop cash remittances in the dashboard, reconciling them against revenue records and bank statements.
• Monitor hub and shop accounts to identify non-compliance and variances.
• Communicate with customers regarding outstanding balances via phone and email.
• Process and apply remittances and customer payments in the dashboard and accounting system (QuickBooks Online).
• Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure all payments are accurately recorded.
• Prepare and analyze accounts receivable aging reports.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer account information.
• Collaborate with sales and customer service teams to resolve billing and payment discrepancies.

Required Skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic accounting knowledge.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience in accounts receivable or a similar finance-related role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Application Deadline

21 December 2025

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply before the deadline.