Accounts Receivable Associate

PwC South Africa; Mbombela; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Mpumalanga is looking for an Accounts Receivable Associate. The role involves daily banking transaction management, client communications for outstanding accounts, and assisting managers with invoicing and reconciliations. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar environment and holds a degree in Accounting or Finance. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ cognate experience in a professional services environment.
• Experience working in a Shared Service Environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Daily extraction of bank transactions and weekly Oracle receipt uploads.
• Contacts clients with outstanding accounts.
• Responsible for petty cash and managing expenses.
• Oversees company vehicle management.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Solid computer skills and ability to use accounting software

Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Strong understanding of fundamental accounting principles

Good knowledge of accounts receivable

Good customer service orientation

Education

Minimum of first degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics

Job description

Purpose of Job:

To support the Africa Accounts Receivable Lead to secure PwC revenue by verifying and posting receipts and resolving discrepancies.

Role Description

Responsibilities

Debtors

Daily extraction of bank transactions and weekly Oracle receipt uploads for Nelspruit and Witbank office accounts.

Daily update of receipt that was received in the JHB bank account for both Nelspruit & Witbank office

Weekly receipt allocations for the Nelspruit office’s bank account in Microsoft Sheet.

Contacts clients with outstanding accounts in Nelspruit and selected clients in Witbank

Monthly sending of statements

Send invoices as/when they are generated

Addressing client account queries with the managers and partners

Managers/partner assistance

Upon request - Assisting managers/partners by providing them with a customer statement, detailed ledger or copy of an invoice

Upon request – Request invoice/s for secretarial services (CIPC invoices)

Upon request – Request invoice/s for audit services rendered

Upon request – Perform a reconciliation on audit client invoices, (invoices requested vs billing sheet)

Upon request- request credit notes

Office responsibilities

Responsible for petty cash. Summarizing expenses, log a request on SNOW for petty cash top up when needed

Health & Safety representative

Oversees company vehicle management including scheduling services, renewing licenses, and handling insurance claims.

Complete assigned ServiceNow tickets daily

Key Competencies and Attributes

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid computer skills and ability to use accounting software and applications, as well as Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent communication, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of fundamental accounting principles, fair credit practices and collection regulations.
• Good knowledge of accounts receivable, accounting administration and procedures.
• Good customer service orientation and negotiation skills.

Qualifications & Experience

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years’ cognate experience in a professional services environment.
• Minimum of first degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or any related discipline.
• Experience working in a Shared Service Environment is advantageous.