Accounts Receivable Specialist

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

Medical aid and pension options

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington is seeking a dedicated Accounts Receivable Specialist to manage the receivables function, ensuring timely collections, accurate customer accounts, and a healthy cash flow in the Northern Cape.

You will handle invoicing, credit control, disputes, and reconciliation, with a hybrid work model and strong team support in a stable Upington environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in Accounts Receivable.
• Proficiency with SAP/Oracle/QuickBooks and Excel.
• Strong understanding of credit control and debt collection principles.

Responsibilities

• Process customer invoices accurately and promptly.
• Monitor customer accounts for outstanding balances and discrepancies.
• Perform daily collection activities, including phone calls, emails, and statements to customers.
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve billing issues or disputes.
• Apply cash receipts and update customer account balances.
• Prepare aging reports and provide commentary on overdue accounts.

Skills

Credit control

Communication skills

Negotiation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; accounting/finance qualification preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

QuickBooks

MS Excel

Job description

Our client is seeking a dedicated and customer-focused Accounts Receivable Specialist to manage their receivables function in Upington . This role is crucial for ensuring timely collection of payments from customers, maintaining accurate customer accounts, and contributing to the company's positive cash flow. You will be responsible for invoicing, credit control, and resolving billing disputes. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced AR professional to contribute significantly to financial stability within a supportive team environment in the Northern Cape, based in Upington .

Key Responsibilities

• Process customer invoices accurately and promptly.
• Monitor customer accounts for outstanding balances and discrepancies.
• Perform daily collection activities, including phone calls, emails, and statements to customers.
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve any billing issues or disputes.
• Apply cash receipts and update customer account balances.
• Prepare aging reports and provide commentary on overdue accounts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; further qualification in accounting or finance is a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Accounts Receivable.
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks) and MS Excel.
• Strong understanding of credit control principles and debt collection techniques.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Hybrid work model for flexibility.
• Comprehensive medical aid and pension fund options.
• Paid time off and opportunities for professional development.
• A stable and supportive team environment in Upington .