Accounts Receivable Specialist (South Africa | Remote)

OpsArmy; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading remote work provider is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist in Johannesburg. This role involves managing invoicing, vendor setup, and collections, ensuring timely payments and compliance. The ideal candidate has 2-5 years of relevant experience and strong communication skills. The position offers a full-time, remote working opportunity.

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Vendor Management, or Finance Operations.
• Proficient in supplier registration, PO workflows, invoicing, and exception handling.
• Ability to manage multiple submissions and meet deadlines.
• Strong Excel / Google Sheets skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage vendor setup in Coupa, Ariba, Jaggaer, etc.
• Create and submit PO / non-PO invoices.
• Monitor AR aging and send dunning notices.
• Reconcile payments and escalate disputes.

Skills

Accounts Receivable management

Vendor management

Invoicing

Strong organizational skills

Excel / Google Sheets

Professional written communication

Tools

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Xero

Job description

Overview

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM EST

Type: Full-Time, Remote

Apply here: https://operationsarmy.com/application

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist with hands-on experience in managing invoicing, vendor setup, and collections. In this role, you will own end-to-end AR processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely payments. You will also serve as a key liaison between internal teams and client AP / vendor management teams, maintaining efficient workflows and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Vendor Systems & Setup: Manage vendor setup in Coupa, Ariba, Jaggaer, etc.
• Supplier registrations, tax forms (W-9 / W-8), banking details, compliance questionnaires, and insurance certificates.
• Maintain vendor master data and track messages, rejections, and updates.
• Invoicing & Approvals: Create and submit PO / non-PO invoices, including PO flips and SOWs / timecards; resolve invoice exceptions and monitor approval / payment status; partner with approvers to clear holds, credits, and disputes.
• Accounts Receivable & Collections: Monitor AR aging, send dunning notices, and schedule follow-ups.
• Reconcile payments, remittances, short-pays, and chargebacks with documentation; escalate and coordinate dispute resolutions across teams.
• Vendor & Internal Coordination: Act as main contact for buyer AP / vendor management teams; support Sales, Customer Success, and Delivery teams with approvals, documentation, and proof-of-service.
• Process & Reporting: Maintain SOPs and checklists for vendor submissions / renewals; provide weekly reporting on DSO, invoice cycle time, exception rates, and collections progress.

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Vendor Management, or Finance Operations, ideally within services or SaaS.
• Proficient in supplier registration, PO workflows, invoicing, and exception handling.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple submissions and meet deadlines.
• Solid Excel / Google Sheets skills; experience with accounting systems (QuickBooks, NetSuite, or Xero) is a plus.
• Clear and professional written communication skills for AP correspondence and collections.

Apply here: https://operationsarmy.com/application