Accounts Receivable Clerk

Axis Geoaviation Llc; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A travel finance company in Cape Town is seeking an organized Accounts Receivable Clerk responsible for processing sales invoices and managing accounts receivable. The ideal candidate will have experience in finance, strong numerical skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This role offers a great opportunity to contribute to financial management excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounts receivable or similar finance role.
• Experience in the travel industry is preferred but not essential.
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue accurate sales invoices to agents.
• Monitor outstanding invoices and follow up on overdue payments.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and financial closing activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics Business Central

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Google Sheets

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our finance team in the travel industry.

This role is responsible for processing sales invoices, managing accounts receivable, and ensuring accurate and timely payments.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of financial transactions, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Sales Invoicing

• Prepare and issue accurate and timely sales invoices to agents, ensuring compliance with company policies and contractual agreements.
• Verify booking details, pricing, and payment terms before generating invoices.
• Maintain and update invoicing records in the accounting system.
• Work closely with the sales and operations teams to resolve any discrepancies in invoices.

Accounts Receivable

• Monitor outstanding invoices and follow up on overdue payments.
• Maintain accurate records of customer accounts, payments, and outstanding balances, and update agent payments on the reservation system.
• Reconcile accounts receivable ledgers to ensure all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Assist in preparing monthly reports on receivables, aging analysis, and cash flow forecasts.
• Handle client inquiries related to billing, payments, and account statements.

General Accounting Support

• Assist with bank reconciliations and posting payments received.
• Support end-of-month and end-of-year financial closing activities.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
• Collaborate with internal teams to streamline invoicing and collection processes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in accounts receivable, invoicing, or a similar finance role.
• Experience in the travel industry is highly preferred but not essential.
• Proficiency in accounting software (Microsoft Dynamics Business Central preferred but not required).
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a high-volume environment.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel) and Google Sheets.

If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for maintaining accurate financial records and possess the required skills, we invite you to apply for this position.

Join our team and contribute to our commitment to excellence in financial management.