Strategic Collections Accountant — Cash Flow & Credit

Two Roads Trading; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 440,000; Full time

Job summary

Two Roads Trading is seeking a motivated Collections Accountant in Sandton to strengthen our finance team. You will work with Accounts Receivable to collect outstanding debts while maintaining positive customer relationships and ensuring healthy cash flow for the organization.

Responsibilities include following up on overdue accounts, negotiating payment plans, monitoring aging, assessing creditworthiness, and preparing monthly collection reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2–4 years of collections, accounts receivable, or credit control experience.
• Proven ability to meet collection targets and reduce debt.

Responsibilities

• Follow up overdue accounts via phone, email, and written communication.
• Negotiate payment plans and settlements with customers.
• Monitor aging reports and escalate when needed.
• Assess creditworthiness and recommend limits.
• Reconcile accounts and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Prepare monthly collection reports and cash flow forecasts.
• Maintain professional relationships while enforcing collection policies.
• Collaborate with Sales to balance service and credit risk.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and debt collection laws.
• Identify process improvements to reduce bad debt exposure.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Credit control

Excel proficiency

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage

SAP

QuickBooks

Job description

Two Roads Trading is seeking a motivated Collections Accountant in Sandton to strengthen our finance team. You will work with Accounts Receivable to collect outstanding debts while maintaining positive customer relationships and ensuring healthy cash flow for the organization.

Responsibilities include following up on overdue accounts, negotiating payment plans, monitoring aging, assessing creditworthiness, and preparing monthly collection reports.