Accounts Receivable Clerk

in The City Hospitality; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident Fund

Medical Aid

Job summary

The City Hospitality in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable specialist to manage invoices, credit notes, and debtor deposits, ensuring accurate records in the hotel PMS and timely statements. You will support month-end processes, maintain confidentiality, and collaborate with Finance to uphold internal controls, aiming for healthy cashflow and precise financial administration.

Proficiency in Excel and MS Office is essential, with strong attention to detail and numerical

Qualifications

• Grade 12/Matric is required; relevant accounting/finance qualifications are advantageous.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ Accounts Receivable/Debtors experience, hospitality experience preferred.
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles; MS Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Generate and issue invoices and credit notes to OTAs and Corporate Clients.
• Allocate and reconcile customer payments and debtor deposits from the bank into the Hotel PMS.
• Issue customer statements and handle queries promptly.
• Maintain healthy cashflow through debtors follow-up and efficient collection.
• Manage the Guest Ledger and ensure it is up to date.
• Assist with month-end processes and general financial administration.
• Provide administrative support to Finance Director/Manager and perform journals/adjustments as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical ability

Customer service

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Accounting/Finance/Bookkeeping qualification

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable & Debtors

• Generate and issue accurate invoices and credit notes to OTAs and Corporate Clients
• Allocate and reconcile customer payments and debtor deposits from the bank into the Hotel PMS .
• Issue customer statements, and handle queries, timely.
• Ensuring a healthy cashflow through Debtors' follow-up and efficient collection
• Manage the Guest Ledger and keep it in current terms

Financial Administration

• Assist with the maintenance of accurate financial records and supporting documentation
• Assist with month-end processes
• Perform general ad hoc finance duties as required by Finance Manager and or Finance Director
• Provide administrative and operational support to the Financial Director and/or Finance Manager
• Processing journals, adjustments as requested by the Financial Manager & Financial Director

General Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality of all financial and Company information
• Ensure compliance with Company policies, procedures and internal controls
• Work collaboratively with Finance and other departments to ensure accurate and efficient financial administration
• Maintain a high standard of accuracy, organisation and professionalism

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Relevant qualification in Accounting, Finance, Bookkeeping or a related field will be advantageous
• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience working in an Accounts Receivable/Debtors role(Hospitality environment advantageous)
• Sound understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Competencies

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Numerical and analytical ability
• Customer and guest service orientation

Remuneration & Benefits

R18,000 - R20,000 CTC per month

The position offers a competitive total cost-to-company package, inclusive of applicable Company benefits, which may include Provident Fund and Medical Aid or Flexicare Medical Insurance, in accordance with the Company's applicable policies and benefit structures.