ACCOUNT RECEIVABLE

Ariston Group; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 680,000; Full time

Job summary

Ariston Group in Centurion, South Africa is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable specialist to manage end-to-end AR processes, optimize cash flow, and mitigate credit risk within the Administration & Finance function.

You will oversee aging, collections, reconciliations, credit assessments, and dispute resolution, while driving process improvements via ERP systems and AR automation, supporting audits, and delivering actionable insights to leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable or similar finance roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end Accounts Receivable process, ensuring accurate payment processing, reconciliation, and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Monitor customer accounts, aging reports, and collection activities to minimize overdue receivables and improve cash flow.
• Assess customer creditworthiness, establish credit limits and terms, and proactively manage credit risk exposure.
• Handle escalated customer disputes, maintain strong customer relationships, and coordinate legal or management escalation when required.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and applicable financial regulations.
• Prepare and analyze AR performance metrics (DSO, collection rates, aging trends) and provide insights to management.
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and responding to inquiries.
• Drive continuous process improvements through the use of AR automation tools, ERP systems, and best practices to enhance efficiency, reporting, and operational performance.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Credit management

AR automation

Excel

CRM software

Communication

Analytical

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

AR automation tools

CRM software

Advanced Excel

Job description

Department: Administration&Accounting
Reports To: Administration&Accounting South Africa
Location: Centurion, South Africa

Position Overview

The resource will support the Administration & Finance local function by ensuring effective management of Accounts Receivable and Credit activities, with a strong focus on cash flow optimization, credit risk mitigation, and compliance with company policies. The role will be actively involved in customer account management, collections, payment processing and reconciliation, credit assessment, and dispute resolution. Key responsibilities include monitoring AR performance through aging analysis and collection KPIs, supporting audit activities, and ensuring adherence to internal controls and financial regulations. The position will also drive continuous process improvements through the use of ERP systems, AR automation tools, and best practices, while providing analytical support and actionable insights to management to enhance operational efficiency and financial performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end Accounts Receivable process, ensuring accurate payment processing, reconciliation, and timely resolution of discrepancies
• Monitor customer accounts, aging reports, and collection activities to minimize overdue receivables and improve cash flow
• Assess customer creditworthiness, establish credit limits and terms, and proactively manage credit risk exposure
• Handle escalated customer disputes, maintain strong customer relationships, and coordinate legal or management escalation when required
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and applicable financial regulations.
• Prepare and analyze AR performance metrics (DSO, collection rates, aging trends) and provide insights to management
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and responding to inquiries
• Drive continuous process improvements through the use of AR automation tools, ERP systems, and best practices to enhance efficiency, reporting, and operational performance

Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable or similar finance roles.
• Strong knowledge of AR processes, accounting principles, and credit/collection best practices.
• Experience with ERP systems, AR automation tools, CRM software, SAP, and advanced Excel.
• Proven ability to drive process improvements and optimize AR operations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and work effectively both independently and within a team.