Accounts Receivable Specialist

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full-time employment

Career growth opportunities

Professional work environment in Sowet

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an efficient Accounts Receivable Specialist in Soweto to manage customer accounts, ensure timely payments, and maintain accurate AR records. You will contribute to cash flow management and client relationships, working closely with the finance team at the Soweto office.

The role requires 2-4 years AR experience, familiarity with SAP or Oracle and MS Excel, and strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in accounts receivable or a related credit control role.
• Knowledge of accounting principles related to accounts receivable.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and MS Excel.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain customer accounts, ensuring accurate and timely billing.
• Process incoming payments, apply them to customer accounts, and reconcile discrepancies.
• Follow up on overdue accounts receivable through various channels.
• Prepare aging reports and analyze accounts receivable balances.
• Resolve customer billing inquiries and disputes efficiently.
• Assist with month-end closing procedures for the accounts receivable function.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma

Certificate/diploma in bookkeeping or accounting

Tools

SAP

Oracle

MS Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an efficient and customer-focused Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their finance team in Soweto. This role is critical in managing customer accounts, ensuring timely collection of payments, and maintaining accurate accounts receivable records. You will play a key part in the company's cash flow management and client relationships. The position is based at our client's office in Soweto, allowing for direct interaction with clients and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain customer accounts, ensuring accurate and timely billing.
• Process incoming payments, apply them to customer accounts, and reconcile any discrepancies.
• Follow up on overdue accounts receivable through various communication channels.
• Prepare aging reports and analyze accounts receivable balances.
• Resolve customer billing inquiries and disputes efficiently and professionally.
• Assist with month-end closing procedures for the accounts receivable function.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; a certificate or diploma in bookkeeping or accounting is preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience in accounts receivable or a related credit control role.
• Knowledge of accounting principles related to accounts receivable.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and MS Excel.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Full-time employment with opportunities for career growth.
• Exposure to comprehensive financial processes.
• A supportive and professional work environment in Soweto.
• Contribution to the company's financial stability.