Accounts Recievable Clerk

Imerys; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining financial accuracy, preparing cash-flow reports, and ensuring adherence to internal controls. The ideal candidate will have a National Diploma in Finance and a minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar position. This full-time opportunity offers a chance to enhance your skills in a supportive environment. If you thrive under pressure and have a keen eye for detail, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Proficiency in SAGE ACCPAC ERP and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly reports and ensure adherence to internal controls.
• Collect outstanding debts and prepare cash forecasts.
• Conduct regular credit checks and assist with audit requests.

Skills

SAGE ACCPAC ERP

Excel

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

National Diploma in Finance

Job description

The Company

The world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for industry with 14,000 employees, operations in more than 40 countries, and €4.3 billion in revenue in 2022.

Imerys delivers high-value-added, functional solutions to various sectors, from processing industries to consumer goods. The Group leverages its understanding of applications, technological expertise, and material science to beneficiate mineral resources, synthetic minerals, and formulations. Imerys’ solutions enhance product properties such as heat resistance, hardness, conductivity, opacity, durability, and more. The company is committed to responsible development, emphasizing environmentally-friendly products and processes.

If you want to grow your skills and develop your career, find out more at www.imerys.com

The Position

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Job Summary

Job Scope / Dimensions

• Prepare monthly reports to enhance efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls within Accounts Receivable to support accounting controls as per internal audit standards.
• Maintain master data.
• Set and comply with credit terms according to Euler policy and internal credit approval procedures.
• Prepare cash-flow reports.

Key Tasks And Responsibilities

• Maintain age analysis and ensure overdue accounts are less than 5% of total.
• Follow up with Euler on bad debts and recoveries as per policy.
• Report on debt status using local bank data.
• Collect all outstanding debts and prepare cash forecasts by the 15th of each month.
• Report sales by 14:00 on D+2, balancing dispatches with sales reports.
• Maintain daily receipts and cashbook, including cash sales.
• Perform IG reconciliations and monthly confirmations.
• Conduct regular credit checks and assess new credit applications for customer reliability.
• Assist with audit requests and liaise with auditors.
• Enforce 'accounts on hold' for customers not meeting payment terms.
• Analyze data for informed financial decision-making.
• Identify variances and report to management to implement preventative measures.
• Support in resolving financial queries and assist mine managers and site administrators.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to meet group deadlines.

Job Specifications / Requirements

• National Diploma in Finance or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Accuracy with figures.
• SAGE ACCPAC ERP skills.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proactive with planning abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Team player.

Position Type

Full-time and Permanent

Note: Only technical issues will be monitored via [e-mail]. Please do not submit resumes or applications to this email as they will not be reviewed. Only applications through the online process will be considered. Imerys is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected statuses.