Accounts Receivable & Collections Specialist - Logistics

Advius (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Advius (Pty) Ltd in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Debtors Clerk to join our finance team. You will own the debtors function, manage customer accounts, process invoices and payments, and ensure the debtors ledger remains accurate in a fast-paced logistics context.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years’ accounts receivable experience, hands-on use of Sage or Pastel and strong Excel skills. You will engage with customers professionally to secure timely payments and maintain compliance.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years’ debtors/accounts receivable experience.
• Experience with accounting software such as Sage, Pastel or Freight Focus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Debtors Administration – maintain customer accounts, process invoices, credit notes and payments, and keep the debtors ledger accurate and up to date.
• Collections & Credit Control – follow up on outstanding and overdue accounts, negotiate payment arrangements, and monitor credit limits and terms to keep the debtors book healthy.
• Account Reconciliations – reconcile customer accounts and statements, allocate receipts, and investigate and resolve queries, discrepancies and unallocated payments.
• Reporting – prepare debtors age analyses, collections reports and other reports for management as required.
• Customer Service – act as the first point of contact for account and billing queries, building professional relationships with customers.
• Compliance & Record Keeping – maintain complete, organised and auditable records in line with company policy and financial controls.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting certification

Tools

Sage

Pastel

Freight Focus

Job description

Advius (Pty) Ltd in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Debtors Clerk to join our finance team. You will own the debtors function, manage customer accounts, process invoices and payments, and ensure the debtors ledger remains accurate in a fast-paced logistics context.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years’ accounts receivable experience, hands-on use of Sage or Pastel and strong Excel skills. You will engage with customers professionally to secure timely payments and maintain compliance.