Accounts Receivable Clerk

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 201,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Hybrid work model

Medical aid plan

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni seeks an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join the finance team, offering a hybrid work setup. You will manage revenue inflows by ensuring timely customer payments and maintaining accurate customer accounts, supporting cash flow management.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and a strong communicator, able to work independently or collaboratively. This role provides exposure to the full AR function and opportunities for growth within the finance team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; bookkeeping or accounting certificate is beneficial.
• 1–2 years experience in AR or collections.
• Familiarity with SAP Business One, Xero, and MS Excel.
• Strong understanding of AR cycle and credit control principles.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate and send customer invoices accurately and promptly.
• Monitor customer accounts for outstanding balances and remittances.
• Perform daily cash application and reconcile customer accounts.
• Follow up on overdue accounts via phone, email, and other communication channels.
• Resolve customer billing issues and discrepancies effectively.
• Assist with month-end closing procedures for the AR ledger.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma

Bookkeeping/accounting certificate

Tools

SAP Business One

Xero

MS Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a diligent Accounts Receivable Clerk to join their finance team in Benoni , offering a hybrid work arrangement. This role is responsible for managing the inflow of revenue by ensuring timely collection of payments from customers and maintaining accurate customer accounts. You will play a key role in cash flow management and customer relations. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and possesses excellent communication skills, capable of working both independently and collaboratively. This position offers a great opportunity to gain comprehensive experience in receivables management within a dynamic business environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate and send customer invoices accurately and promptly.
• Monitor customer accounts for outstanding balances and remittances.
• Perform daily cash application and reconcile customer accounts.
• Follow up on overdue accounts via phone, email, and other communication channels.
• Resolve customer billing issues and discrepancies effectively.
• Assist with month-end closing procedures for the AR ledger.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; a certificate in bookkeeping or accounting is beneficial.
• 1-2 years of experience in an accounts receivable or collections role.
• Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., SAP Business One, Xero) and MS Excel.
• Strong understanding of the accounts receivable cycle and credit control principles.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Hybrid work model providing flexibility.
• Exposure to the full spectrum of accounts receivable functions.
• Membership in a reputable medical aid plan.
• Opportunities for professional growth within the finance team.