Accounts Receivable Specialist

Alistair Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing logistics company in South Africa is seeking an Accounts Receivables Specialist. The role involves managing incoming payments, processing invoices, and maintaining customer relationships. Ideal candidates should possess a relevant qualification and at least 5 years of experience in accounts receivables. Join a dynamic team driving innovation in logistics and benefit from a collaborative work culture focused on efficiency and creativity.

Benefits

Exposure to innovative technologies

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as an Accounts Receivable Specialist in a shared services environment.
• At least 5 years experience required.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software and advanced Excel formulas.

Responsibilities

• Manage and track incoming payments.
• Process invoices accurately and ensure timely collection.
• Prepare monthly and ad-hoc forecasting reports.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Computer Literacy

Faultless Administration

Collections Capabilities

Education

Relevant Tertiary Qualification

Tools

Accounting Software

MS Excel

Job description

Alistair Group is one of East and Southern Africa’s fastest-growing service companies, providing a variety of self-delivered logistics solutions across several geographies, aimed with the vision to Make Africa Work Better! With core competencies in road freight, warehousing, commodity trading and operational hire of material handling equipment, the Group strives for continuous expansion of innovative ancillary services to grow the business vertically, complimented by a healthy dose of entrepreneurial flair. The business has gone from strength to strength, growing quickly in both its geographical coverage and variety of services offered to clients. In 2024, the Group exceeded the 1000-employee mark and managed a fleet of well over 1000 trucks. With Alistair’s aggressive and exciting growth strategy, the Group is poised for significant further expansion and a greater impact in Africa.

Core Services:

Freight Forwarding

Clearance & Forwarding

Energy Industry Support Services

Equipment Rental

Commodity Trading

Integrated Solutions

Warehousing

Ocean Freight

Industries:

Mining

Oil & Gas

Agriculture

Construction

Explosives

Renewables

Vision

To be known as the Company that makes Africa work better.

Company Behaviors

Honesty, Customer Focus, Continual Improvement, Humility, and Safety.

Key Responsibilities:

The Accounts Receivables Specialist is responsible for managing and tracking incoming payments, ensuring accurate records of financial transactions, resolving billing issues, and maintaining positive relationships with customers. This role plays a critical part in the company's cash flow operations and overall financial health.

Essential Skills:

● Ability to work under pressure and within deadlines to ensure work is completed within time.

● Clear communication skills ensuring flow of clear, timely and candid information.

● Independent worker - able to work well with minimal supervision and have a problem-solving attitude.

● Computer Literacy to effectively operate and manipulate online management systems.

● Faultless administration skills ensuring accurate and efficient procedures.

● Collections capabilities (understanding basics of invoicing & terms

Accountabilities & Responsibility Areas

● Post customer payments by recording cash and cheque transactions

● Accurate processing of invoices

● Ensure timely collection of payments

● Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual and ad-hoc forecasting reports

● Organize records of invoices, bills and deposits

● Updating customer records and issuing monthly customer statements

● Ensure high-quality invoicing and collection procedures that comply with the law

Qualifications:

● Relevant tertiary qualification

● Proven work experience as an Accounts Receivable Specialist in a shared services environment

● At least 5 years experience

● Hands-on experience with accounting software

● Familiarity with advanced formulas in MS Excel

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dynamic international team driving digital transformation in logistics
• Gain exposure to innovative technologies and process improvement initiatives
• Work in a collaborative environment that values creativity and efficiency

Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:20 AM – 4:20 PM, and Alternate Saturdays, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

The Company reserves the right to withdraw from the recruitment process at any time, at its sole discretion. The sharing of any aptitude test, assessment, or invitation to an interview does not constitute an offer of employment or guarantee any future employment with the Company. Candidates acknowledge that progression through any stage of the recruitment process does not imply or ensure an eventual offer of employment.