Accounts Receivable Clerk

SPAR Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Gauteng is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Clerk to join their dynamic team. The role involves reconciling customer accounts, managing overdue payments, and ensuring effective communication with retailers. Ideal candidates will have a finance-related degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical and interpersonal skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Advanced computer skills, especially MS Excel and MS Word.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve account queries.
• Collect outstanding monies on problematic overdue accounts.
• Ensure excellent relationships with the Retailers.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Matric

Degree or related finance qualifications

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

SAP

MS Office

Job description

SPAR North Rand is looking for a suitably qualified and experienced Accounts Receivable Clerk to join their dynamic team.

Duties & Responsibilities

Purpose of the position: The purpose of this position is to reconcile customer accounts, limit overdue, and resolve account queries.

Key Performance Areas:

1. Liaising with store / DC accounts staff to resolve queries and claims.
2. Collecting outstanding monies on problematic overdue accounts.
3. Ensuring excellent relationships with the Retailers.
4. Allocating direct payments received and balancing to daily banking.
5. Following up on unpaid accounts.
6. Resolving claims on Gateway portal.
7. Performing any tasks related to Debtors as requested.
8. Ensuring journals are processed accurately and promptly.
9. Reporting on overdue accounts and claims.

Desired Experience & Qualifications

• Matric
• Degree or related finance qualifications
• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role
• Advanced computer skills, especially MS Excel and MS Word
• SAP experience is required
• Financial accounting analysis skills
• MS Office literate
• Ability to resolve queries effectively
• Strong analytical skills
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills (telephone & writing)
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to operate effectively in a team environment

SPAR North Rand is an equal opportunity employer. All positions are advertised in accordance with the company's Employment Equity Policy.

Note: All applications must be submitted through the Careers Site and Pnet. Please refrain from calling the Distribution Centre (DC) or emailing applications directly.

Prior experience may compensate for qualifications not met. All appointments are subject to our Affirmative Action policy.

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