The Role
Manage accounts receivable collections to reduce aged debt and improve cash flow; oversee collection activities and customer negotiations; produce receivables and collection performance reports; identify process improvements and strengthen internal controls; ensure compliance with corporate policies and US GAAP; collaborate with internal stakeholders to support account management and month-end activities.
Summary Generated by Built In
We are looking for a talented Accounts Receivable Supervisor to join our team specializing in Finance for our Finance Department in Accra, Ghana.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
- Ensure the timely collection of outstanding accounts, reducing aged debt and improving overall cash flow for the business.
- Monitor and oversee collection activities, supporting effective negotiations with past-due customers to minimize financial risk and maximize recovery.
- Deliver accurate and insightful reports on receivables, receipts, account balances, and collection performance to support data-driven decision-making.
- Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend changes to methods and procedures that enhance operational efficiency and strengthen controls.
- Maintain compliance with corporate accounting policies and procedures, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and adherence to financial governance requirements.
- Foster strong collaboration with internal stakeholders and customers, building positive relationships that support successful account management and customer satisfaction.
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
- Strong accounting knowledge and attention to detail to accurately process customer payments, prepare statements, post journal entries, reconcile accounts, and ensure compliance with accounting policies and US GAAP requirements.
- Analytical and financial problem-solving skills to interpret financial data, investigate account variances, identify payment trends, conduct root-cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions and process improvements.
- Effective communication and customer service skills to respond to customer queries professionally, support collection activities, and communicate financial information clearly to both internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong organizational and time management capabilities to manage multiple priorities, including PO management, reconciliations, reporting, and month-end activities while consistently meeting weekly and monthly deadlines.
- Risk management and process improvement expertise to identify internal control gaps, assess business process risks, strengthen compliance, and implement improvements that enhance operational efficiency and financial accuracy.
Education/ Experience
- College, university, or equivalent degree in Accounting, Finance or related field or equivalent related work experience required.
- Intermediate level of relevant professional work experience in the field of study required, including some supervisory experience.
Skills Required
- College, university, or equivalent degree in Accounting, Finance or related field (or equivalent related work experience)
- Intermediate level of relevant professional accounting experience, including supervisory experience
- Strong accounting knowledge to process customer payments, prepare statements, post journal entries and reconcile accounts
- Knowledge of and compliance with US GAAP and corporate accounting policies
- Experience with PO management, month-end activities, reconciliations and financial reporting
- Analytical and financial problem-solving skills to investigate variances and recommend corrective actions
- Effective communication and customer service skills for handling customer queries and collection negotiations
- Strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Risk management and process improvement capabilities to identify control gaps and implement improvements
Cummins Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cummins and has not been reviewed or approved by Cummins.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company contribution/match and both defined contribution and defined benefit pension plans are offered, alongside profit sharing and an employee stock purchase plan. This mix supports long-term savings and financial security.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options (HSA, HSA Plus, PPO) with dental, vision, life and long-term disability coverage are provided, along with telehealth, mental-health support, and wellness tools. In-network protections and HSA/HSA Plus structures are described to help manage costs.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid maternity and paternity leave, family medical leave, and adoption assistance are offered. Reduced or flexible hours and unpaid extended leave options further support caregiving needs.
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