Accounts Receivable Specialist - Soweto

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Supportive team environment

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our finance team. The role focuses on managing customer invoices, ensuring timely payments, applying cash receipts, and maintaining accurate records.

Based on-site in Soweto, you'll work closely with sales and customer service to resolve billing issues and optimise cash flow. The ideal candidate has 1-3 years in AR, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with QuickBooks or Pastel.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in an Accounts Receivable role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Pastel).
• Strong data entry skills and a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Good organisational and time management abilities.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles related to receivables.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must reside in or be able to commute to Soweto, Gauteng, and have legal authorization to work in South Africa.
• Customer-service oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Process customer invoices accurately and promptly.
• Monitor customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments, and other irregularities.
• Contact customers to follow up on outstanding balances.
• Resolve payment discrepancies and disputes.
• Perform customer credit checks and establish credit limits.
• Prepare and distribute aging reports.
• Apply cash receipts to customer accounts.
• Assist with month-end closing procedures related to accounts receivable.
• Maintain organised customer account files.
• Collaborate with sales and customer service teams to resolve billing issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Data entry accuracy

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Bookkeeping or accounting certificate

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

Pastel

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a growing business located in Soweto, is looking for a meticulous and customer-focused Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their finance department. This role is essential for managing customer accounts, ensuring timely collection of payments, and maintaining accurate financial records. The position is based on-site in Soweto, offering direct engagement with the team and business operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and a thorough understanding of accounts receivable processes. You will play a key role in optimising cash flow and maintaining positive customer relationships. We are committed to fostering a stable and productive work environment in the Gauteng region.

Key Responsibilities

• Process customer invoices accurately and promptly.
• Monitor customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments, and other irregularities.
• Contact customers to follow up on outstanding balances.
• Resolve payment discrepancies and disputes.
• Perform customer credit checks and establish credit limits.
• Prepare and distribute aging reports.
• Apply cash receipts to customer accounts.
• Assist with month-end closing procedures related to accounts receivable.
• Maintain organised customer account files.
• Collaborate with sales and customer service teams to resolve billing issues.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; a certificate in bookkeeping or accounting is preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in an Accounts Receivable role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Pastel).
• Strong data entry skills and a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Good organisational and time management abilities.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles related to receivables.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must reside in or be able to commute to Soweto, Gauteng, and have legal authorization to work in South Africa.
• Customer-service oriented mindset.

Benefits

• This role offers a competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical aid and a provident fund.
• Opportunities for professional development within the finance department.
• Employees will benefit from a supportive team environment.
• Regular training to enhance their skills.
• Join our client in Soweto and become an integral part of their finance operations, contributing to their continued growth.
• We offer a stable work environment and clear pathways for career advancement.