Dispatch & Receiving Specialist

Kabstrading Co; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Flexible work arrangements

Health and retirement benefits

Career progression

Job summary

Kabstrading Co is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join the finance team in East London. The role focuses on managing the AR cycle, optimizing cash flow, and maintaining accurate customer records.

The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of AR experience, familiarity with Sage/Xero, and strong Excel skills, complemented by excellent communication and negotiation abilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; a certificate or diploma in accounting or bookkeeping is preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience in accounts receivable or credit control.
• Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero) and MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong understanding of AR processes and collections best practices.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire accounts receivable cycle, from invoicing to cash application.
• Monitor customer accounts for outstanding balances and initiate collection efforts as needed.
• Process incoming payments via various methods (e.g., EFT, credit card) and apply them to customer accounts accurately.
• Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger with the general ledger on a regular basis.
• Communicate effectively with customers to resolve billing discrepancies and collection issues.
• Prepare aging reports and provide regular updates on outstanding accounts to management.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Accounting certificate/diploma

Tools

Sage

Xero

MS Excel

Job description

Our client is seeking a proactive and organized Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their finance team, based in East London. This role is vital for managing customer accounts, ensuring timely collection of payments, and maintaining accurate financial records. You will play a key role in optimizing cash flow and fostering positive client relationships.

About the Role

• Manage the entire accounts receivable cycle, from invoicing to cash application.
• Monitor customer accounts for outstanding balances and initiate collection efforts as needed.
• Process incoming payments via various methods (e.g., EFT, credit card) and apply them to customer accounts accurately.
• Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger with the general ledger on a regular basis.
• Communicate effectively with customers to resolve billing discrepancies and collection issues.
• Prepare aging reports and provide regular updates on outstanding accounts to management.

• High school diploma or equivalent; a certificate or diploma in accounting or bookkeeping is preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience in accounts receivable or credit control.
• Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero) and MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong understanding of AR processes and collections best practices.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

• Competitive salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for skill development and career progression.
• A collaborative team environment in East London.