AR Specialist: Cash Flow & Credit Control (Paarl)

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist in Paarl, Western Cape. The role focuses on managing customer accounts, invoicing accurately, and processing payments to ensure healthy cash flow and timely debt collection.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, AR knowledge, and attention to detail. Experience with Xero/Sage and Excel is preferred, with the ability to work independently in a demanding workload within the agricultural sector.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent. A qualification in bookkeeping or accounting is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounts receivable or a similar credit control role.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Xero, Sage) and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of accounts receivable principles and practices.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain customer accounts in the accounting system.
• Generate and send out invoices to customers accurately and on time.
• Process incoming payments from customers, including cheques, EFT, and credit card payments.
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Follow up with customers on overdue invoices through phone calls, emails, and other communication channels.
• Prepare aging reports and provide analysis on outstanding debts.
• Implement and enforce credit control policies and procedures.
• Assist with month-end closing activities related to accounts receivable.
• Liaise with sales and customer service teams to resolve billing issues.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bookkeeping qualification

Tools

Xero

Sage

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist in Paarl, Western Cape. The role focuses on managing customer accounts, invoicing accurately, and processing payments to ensure healthy cash flow and timely debt collection.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, AR knowledge, and attention to detail. Experience with Xero/Sage and Excel is preferred, with the ability to work independently in a demanding workload within the agricultural sector.