Account Receivable & Cash Book Accountant

Profile Personnel; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Gqeberha seeks a competent finance professional for debtors management and cash flow reporting. Responsibilities include maintaining debtors databases and managing month-end procedures. Candidates should have a tertiary qualification in Finance, at least 5 years in a financial role, and ERP experience. Strong Excel skills and adaptability are essential. This role offers opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a financial role.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of government incentive schemes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the debtors database and prepare age analyses.
• Perform daily cash flow reporting and forecasting.
• Manage month-end close procedures.

Skills

Strong Excel and computer literacy

Good decision-making and organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Excellent disciplinary and attendance record

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Willingness to learn and adapt

Flexibility to work overtime as required

Education

Tertiary qualification in Finance (ND or BTech)

Tools

Practical ERP experience

Job description

We are seeking a competent and motivated finance professional to join our team.

Key Responsibilities

Debtors Management:

• Maintain the debtors database and prepare age analyses
• Verify delivery notes for accurate pricing and quantities
• Raise debtor invoices and credit notes in the system
• Send statements to customers
• Ensure selling prices are accurate in the system
• Prepare pricing reconciliations for quarterly changes
• Apply customer payments to invoices and reconcile accounts
• Handle customer queries efficiently
• Liaise with the logistics team to ensure sales quantities match delivery notes
• Prepare debtor-related balance sheet reconciliations

Treasury & Cash Management:

• Daily cash flow reporting and forecasting
• Post cash book transactions to the general ledger
• Prepare VAT balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely payments
• Prepare bank-related balance sheet reconciliations

General Ledger Administration:

• Manage month-end close procedures
• Daily posting of subledger entries

Qualifications & Experience:

• Tertiary qualification in Finance (ND or BTech)
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a financial role
• Practical ERP experience
• At least 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of government incentive schemes (e.g., APDP or AIS) is advantageous

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong Excel and computer literacy
• Good decision-making and organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent disciplinary and attendance record
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Willingness to learn and adapt
• Flexibility to work overtime as required

Candidates may be required to undergo internal or external assessments as part of the selection process.