Accounts Receivable & GL Accounting Specialist

WatersEdge Solutions; George; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance solutions firm in South Africa is seeking an Accounts Receivable & GL Accounting Specialist. This full-time role involves managing the entire accounts receivable cycle and ensuring general ledger accuracy. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of AR experience, possess strong Excel skills, and be proficient in Oracle NetSuite. The company values precision and proactive problem-solving, offering a collaborative hybrid work environment with opportunities for process improvements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a similar AR specialist role with GL responsibilities.
• Experience with reconciliations, month-end close, and audit-ready documentation.
• Strong understanding of debits, credits, sub-ledger logic, and GL impact.

Responsibilities

• Own the full AR lifecycle, ensuring timely and accurate receivables processing.
• Lead AR month-end close tasks including accruals and balance sheet schedules.
• Perform complex reconciliations across ERP, bank statements, and marketplaces.

Skills

Accounting principles

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Relevant accounting degree

Tools

Oracle NetSuite

Job description

Location: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Finance | Accounting | Shared Services

WatersEdge Solutions is partnering with a client to recruit a detail-driven and high-ownership Accounts Receivable & GL Accounting Specialist. This role is ideal for a finance professional who enjoys taking full accountability for the receivables cycle while ensuring general ledger accuracy, clean reconciliations, and a strong month-end close process. You’ll play a key role in bridging daily AR operations with the integrity of the balance sheet.

About the Role

In this position, you’ll take ownership of the full accounts receivable lifecycle—from cash application and collections through to reconciliations, dispute resolution, and GL integrity. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who is technically sharp, proactive, and confident resolving discrepancies across ERP systems, bank statements, external marketplaces, and payment providers. You’ll also contribute to audit readiness, risk management, and continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the full AR lifecycle, ensuring timely and accurate receivables processing

• Maintain AR-related general ledger integrity and ensure sub‑ledger/GL alignment

• Lead AR month‑end close tasks including accruals, bad debt provisions, and balance sheet schedules

• Perform complex reconciliations across ERP, bank statements, marketplaces, and PSPs

• Book daily bank statements and resolve unallocated cash or suspense account items

• Manage active collections through calls and emails, while maintaining strong customer relationships

• Collaborate with Sales and Operations to resolve billing disputes and payment delays

• Manage credit risk, customer limits, and third‑party collection or credit insurance relationships

• Prepare weekly AR reporting for Finance and Sales stakeholders

• Identify and implement process improvements across the AR/GL workflow

What You’ll Bring

• Relevant accounting degree

• 3+ years of experience in a similar AR specialist role with GL responsibilities

• Strong Excel skills

• Experience working in ERP systems, especially Oracle NetSuite

• Strong understanding of debits, credits, sub‑ledger logic, and GL impact

• Experience with reconciliations, month‑end close, and audit‑ready documentation

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

• Structured, ownership‑driven approach with strong analytical skills

Nice to Have

• French and/or Dutch language skills

• Experience with Creditview or similar credit‑risk tools

• Exposure to payment service providers, marketplaces, or shared services finance environments

What’s On Offer

• A high‑ownership finance role with strong operational and technical exposure

• Opportunity to influence process optimisation and automation

• Collaborative environment across Finance, Sales, and Operations

• Meaningful responsibility in maintaining financial accuracy and balance sheet integrity

Company Culture

This is a business that values accountability, precision, and proactive problem‑solving. The ideal environment for someone who takes pride in clean ledgers, accurate reporting, and improving processes, the team rewards ownership, persistence, and collaboration across functions.

If you have not been contacted within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.