Accounts Receivable Specialist

Placements24; Siyancuma Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with incentives

Medical aid contribution

Retirement fund contribution

Training and development opportunities

Positive team environment

Opportunity to work in Upington

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Accounts Receivable Specialist to manage invoices, collections, and the AR ledger from our Upington office in the Northern Cape. You will ensure timely payments, accurate customer accounts, and effective credit assessments while maintaining strong customer relationships.

The ideal candidate has Grade 12, AR experience, and proficiency in Excel and accounting software, plus excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent; further accounting education is an advantage.
• Proven experience in Accounts Receivable or a similar role.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and accounts receivable procedures.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for managing customer accounts in Upington.

Responsibilities

• Generate and send invoices to customers promptly and accurately.
• Monitor customer accounts for outstanding balances and delinquent payments.
• Contact customers to follow up on overdue accounts and arrange payment plans.
• Process customer payments and ensure timely deposit into bank accounts.
• Reconcile accounts receivable ledger to ensure all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Manage customer credit applications and assess creditworthiness.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Communication skills

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Accounting education advantageous

Tools

MS Excel

Accounting software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and customer-focused Accounts Receivable Specialist to manage their receivables process in their Upington, Northern Cape office. This role is critical in ensuring timely collection of payments, maintaining accurate customer accounts, and managing customer credit limits effectively. You will play a key role in managing cash flow and fostering positive customer relationships. The ideal candidate is organized, persistent, and has excellent communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate and send out invoices to customers promptly and accurately.
• Monitor customer accounts for outstanding balances and delinquent payments.
• Contact customers to follow up on overdue accounts and arrange payment plans.
• Process customer payments and ensure timely deposit into bank accounts.
• Reconcile accounts receivable ledger to ensure all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Manage customer credit applications and assess creditworthiness.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification; further education in accounting is an advantage.
• Proven experience in Accounts Receivable or a similar role.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and accounts receivable procedures.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for managing customer accounts in Upington .

Benefits

• Competitive salary with potential for performance-based incentives.
• Contribution towards medical aid and retirement fund.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• A positive and supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to work in a key commercial hub in the Northern Cape.