Receivable Accountant - Johannesburg (M / F / D)

Capago International; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in visa processing is seeking an experienced Receivable Accountant in Johannesburg. The role involves managing client invoices, ensuring compliance, and supporting the finance team. Candidates should have a Bac degree in Accounting and 3-6 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting.
• Fluent in written and spoken English; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle client invoice-related requests and perform accounting entries.
• Monitor customer, consulate, and prepayment accounts.
• Reconcile balance sheet control accounts and prepare for audits.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Proficiency in IT Tools

Detail-Oriented

Education

Bac degree in Accounting

Finance

Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Accounting Software

Job description

Capago International has been the exclusive representative for the processing of Schengen visa applications on behalf of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs in South Africa since [year], in Kuwait since [year], in Azerbaijan since [year], in Bénin, Togo, Guinea, Burkina Faso, and Mali in [year], in Sierra Leone in [year], and in Algeria in [year].

PLEASE NOTE BEFORE APPLYING

This position is based in Johannesburg City; a permanent contract is offered — no freelance contracts or expatriation.

Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting.

Fluent in written and spoken English is mandatory; fluency in French is an advantage.

WHO ARE WE?

CAPAGO is a French provider of outsourcing services for European governments and their diplomatic missions. We are responsible for financing and managing visa application centers to process Schengen visa applications. We currently operate in 10 countries and welcome more than [number] visa applicants each year.

As part of our expansion, we are strengthening our Finance department and are looking for an experienced Receivable Accountant for our subsidiary in Johannesburg, eager to take on new challenges within a dynamic, people-focused organization.

DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION

RESPONSABILITIES

1. Accounting Management
   • Handle client invoice-related requests, including refund requests.
   • Perform accounting entries for payments to consulates and record payments for countries under the finance team's responsibility.
   • Verify collected payments and ensure the accuracy of recorded information.
   • Liaise with External Accountants on accounting, social, and tax matters, ensuring timely submission of declarations.
2. Account Management
   • Monitor customer, consulate, and prepayment accounts.
   • File and archive accounting documents.
   • Ensure the regularity and compliance of accounting documents.
3. Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Closing
   • Reconcile balance sheet control accounts.
   • Provide analysis of liabilities and receivables.
   • Perform checks during the closing process.
   • Prepare and participate in audits and inspections.
   • Liaise with external auditors at year-end.
4. Support and Coordination
   • Support other team members with posting and reconciliation.
   • Identify and correct errors during month-end closing.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Hold a Bac degree in Accounting, Finance, Management, or equivalent.
• 3 to 6 years of professional accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting software or ERP systems.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency in IT tools, especially Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and/or Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs).
• Full professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical and writing skills.
• Versatile, flexible, and adaptable.
• Responsive and proactive.
• Methodical and detail-oriented.