Accounts Receivable Specialist — Hybrid & Growth-Oriented

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 201,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Hybrid work model

Medical aid plan

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni seeks an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join the finance team, offering a hybrid work setup. You will manage revenue inflows by ensuring timely customer payments and maintaining accurate customer accounts, supporting cash flow management.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and a strong communicator, able to work independently or collaboratively. This role provides exposure to the full AR function and opportunities for growth within the finance team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; bookkeeping or accounting certificate is beneficial.
• 1–2 years experience in AR or collections.
• Familiarity with SAP Business One, Xero, and MS Excel.
• Strong understanding of AR cycle and credit control principles.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate and send customer invoices accurately and promptly.
• Monitor customer accounts for outstanding balances and remittances.
• Perform daily cash application and reconcile customer accounts.
• Follow up on overdue accounts via phone, email, and other communication channels.
• Resolve customer billing issues and discrepancies effectively.
• Assist with month-end closing procedures for the AR ledger.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma

Bookkeeping/accounting certificate

Tools

SAP Business One

Xero

MS Excel

Job description

Placements24 in Benoni seeks an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join the finance team, offering a hybrid work setup. You will manage revenue inflows by ensuring timely customer payments and maintaining accurate customer accounts, supporting cash flow management.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and a strong communicator, able to work independently or collaboratively. This role provides exposure to the full AR function and opportunities for growth within the finance team.