Collections Specialist

Horizons; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 666 000 - 952 000; Full time

Job summary

A tech-driven company in South Africa is seeking a professional for the role of Cash Application Specialist. This position focuses on daily collections, cash application, and maintaining client accounts, requiring strong analytical and communication skills. The ideal candidate will have over two years of relevant experience in AR and collections, and must excel in a fast-paced environment. Join a diverse team that values equal opportunities and offers growth within.

Benefits

Asynchronous working environment

Remote-First company environment

Ability to work from abroad for a short period

Growth opportunities

Necessary hardware for new joiners

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in AR, collections, and cash application.
• Strong knowledge of cash application and account reconciliation.
• Experience working in fast-paced collections environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely Daily Collections & cash application.
• Maintain clean, reconciled clients accounts.
• Build strong relationship with your portfolio clients.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Verbal communication in English

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Excel

Netsuite

Xero

Juno

Job description

At Horizons, we're building the infrastructure to power borderless teams. By handling global payroll, benefits, taxes, and compliance, our technology enables businesses to hire anyone anywhere compliantly at the push of a button.

If you're interested in adding to our vision of enabling people to work in dream jobs, for every company, and from anywhere in the world, apply now!

We're committed to building a global, diverse team representing different and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, civil or family status, age, or disability. Being a Horizoneer means being part of a growing, international family.

Role Purpose

Ensure accurate and timely Daily Collections & cash application

Maintain clean, reconciled clients accounts

Support collections execution, AR accuracy and cash allocations

Key Responsibilities

Apply daily incoming payments accurately to customer accounts and invoices

Reconcile AR accounts; resolve discrepancies, credit balances, and unknown payments

Investigate and clear unapplied cash in coordination with internal teams and customers

Build strong relationship with your portfolio clients

Support invoice accuracy and timely invoice delivery

Assist with collections follow-ups on past-due accounts

Maintain and update collections tracking files

Prepare AR, cash application, and collections reports

Partner with Collections Manager, Success team, and Payroll teams to deliver first class services

Qualifications and Skills

2+ years experience in AR, Collections and cash application

Strong knowledge of cash application and account reconciliation

High attention to detail and accuracy on a fast pace environment

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Clear written and verbal communication in English

Proficient in Excel and AR reporting tools

Preferred

Experience with ERP systems and collections tools, Netsuit, Xero, Juno, Ticketing systems

Experience working in fast-paced collections environments

What it's like working at Horizons

Our service & product. We're a technology company, not an accountancy, payroll provider, recruitment firm or similar. We build a workforce management platform that allows our customers to hire the best talent in minutes, without worrying about compliance, payroll, or HR admin.

Our amazing team and environment. Working at Horizons means you're working on something very exciting: Allowing every person on the planet to have access to equal opportunities in living a fulfilled work and personal life. We believe in hiring from within and going the extra mile to retain top talent. As the company continues to grow extremely fast, you will be given the opportunity to develop and grow alongside.

Our benefits and perks. Being a Horizoneer means that you get the benefit of:

• An asynchronous working environment
• A "Remote-First" company environment (or Hybrid) - based on the nature of the job
• The ability to work from abroad for a short period of time
• Growth opportunities within the company
• We provide all new joiners with the necessary hardware to ensure you have the tools you need to succeed from day one

How to apply

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