Senior Accounts Receivable Analyst

University of Fort Hare; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Fort Hare in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Accounts Receivable Analyst on a 3-month contract with potential extension. Hybrid work (3 days in the office) at V&A Waterfront. The role focuses on month-end activities, reconciliations, reporting and strong SAP AR support.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years AR experience, solid SAP AR knowledge, and excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills. Matric is required; tertiary qualification preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ accounts receivable experience.
• Matric required; tertiary qualification preferred.
• Strong SAP accounts receivable knowledge and practical system expertise.
• Credit management qualification would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work accurately, meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities with limited supervision.
• Confident stakeholder management, influencing and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounts receivable and credit operations to support cash collection targets and customer expectations.
• Complete statement runs and support month-end close activities, including reporting uploads and issue resolution.
• Assist with complex account or stock reconciliations and support timely clearing of suspense items.
• Manage a portfolio of customers, monitor overdue balances and drive query resolution.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports, including age analysis and order-taking reports.
• Provide SAP accounts receivable support, training and guidance to users.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, sales teams and customers to resolve queries and maintain strong working relationships.
• Contribute to process improvement, compliance and operational efficiency across accounts receivable and credit processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Deadline oriented

Education

Matric

Tertiary qualification (preferred)

Credit management qualification (advantageous)

Tools

SAP

SAP AR

Job description

Monthly Basic Salary (Market related, Negotiable)

Senior Accounts Receivable Analyst — 3 Month Contract (potential for extension)

Start date: 1 October
Location: V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Working arrangement: Hybrid — 3 days in the office
We are recruiting for a Senior Accounts Receivable Analyst to join a finance shared services environment on a 3-month contract. This role is ideal for an experienced accounts receivable professional with strong SAP expertise, excellent attention to detail, and the confidence to support month-end activities, reconciliations, reporting, query resolution and stakeholder engagement.

Duties

• Manage day-to-day accounts receivable and credit operations to support cash collection targets and customer expectations.
• Complete statement runs and support month-end close activities, including reporting uploads and issue resolution.
• Assist with complex account or stock reconciliations and support timely clearing of suspense items.
• Manage a portfolio of customers, monitor overdue balances and drive query resolution.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports, including age analysis and order-taking reports.
• Provide SAP accounts receivable support, training and guidance to users.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, sales teams and customers to resolve queries and maintain strong working relationships.
• Contribute to process improvement, compliance and operational efficiency across accounts receivable and credit processes.

What we are looking for

• Minimum 5 years’ accounts receivable experience.
• Strong SAP accounts receivable knowledge and practical system expertise.
• Matric required; tertiary qualification preferred.
• Credit management qualification would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work accurately, meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities with limited supervision.
• Confident stakeholder management, influencing and negotiation skills.