Accounts Receivable Officer

Boardroom Appointments; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments seeks an Accounts Receivable Officer to join our finance team. The role focuses on collecting monies, monitoring credit limits, and liaising with customers on payments due.

Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of relevant experience, Matric, and strong MS Office/Excel skills, with Embrace and Freightware knowledge considered advantageous. The position emphasizes accuracy, reliability, and adherence to Health and Safety standards.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years relevant working experience.
• Matric.
• Logistics/Rental background would be an advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Excel.
• Embrace and Freightware knowledge would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Collect monies owed by customers on extended credit terms.
• Monitor credit limits.
• Liaise with customers regarding payments due and credit notes requested.
• Report to management on cash collection activities.
• Obtain remittance advices reflecting on bank statements.
• Allocate payments on the Embrace/Freightware system.
• Compile debtor reconciliations for overdue accounts.
• Supply copy statements, invoices, credit notes and PODs/rental agreements to customers on request.
• Liaise with Sales Representatives regarding unresolved issues on their designated accounts.
• Log all queries resulting in delayed payments with the Queries department and ensure timely resolution.
• Maintain DSOs in line with the days authorised.
• Maintain professional conduct.
• Assist in relevant operations/operational functions as required.
• Ensure standards of Health and Safety are maintained.
• Follow correct dress code per SOPs.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Education

Matric

Tools

Embrace

Freightware

Job description

About the job Accounts Receivable Officer

• At least 3 years relevant working experience
• Matric
• Logistics/ Rental background would be an advantage.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and Excel
• Embrace and Freightware knowledge would be an advantage.

Responsibilities:

• Collect monies owed to the company by customers who have been approved for extended credit terms.
• Monitor credit limits.
• Liaise with customers regarding payments due and credit notes requested.
• Report to management on the above
• Obtain remittance advices for payments that reflect on the bank statements.
• Allocate payments on the Embrace/Freightware system.
• Compile debtor reconciliations for every overdue account
• Supply copy statements, invoices, credit notes and PODs/rental agreements to customers upon request
• Liaise with Sales Representatives regarding any unresolved issues on their designated accounts.
• Log all queries resulting in delayed payments with the Queries department and ensure that they are resolved timeously.
• Maintain excellent DSOs in line with the days authorised
• Maintain professional conduct.
• Assist in relevant operations/operational functions as required.
• Ensure standards of Health and Safety are maintained.
• Follow correct dress code in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures