223 Accounting Associate jobs in South Africa

A US-based company in the accounting services industry is seeking a skilled Accounting Associate in SA to join its dynamic and collaborative team. This is a unique opportunity to gain international exposure, work with a supportive global team, and contribute to a company that values excellence, and professional growth, all while working remotely from the comfort of your home.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, reports, and reconciliations.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger processes.
• Provide support to Nonprofit clients located in the US
• Utilize QuickBooks Online to maintain and organize financial records.
• Perform and assist with payroll processing
• Collaborate with US-based team members to meet deadlines and address queries.

Qualifications and Experience

• Professional Accountant (SA) or Associate General Accountant (AGA(SA)) qualification preferred, minimum relevant accounting degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in an accounting firm.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online is a must have.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work within US time zone (12pm - 9pm SAST) .

Salary and benefits

• R25 000 - R35 000 CTC per month (dependent on experience)
• Flexibility of working remotely in SA
• A supportive and collaborative work environment

• Seniority level Associate

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries Accounting

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• Responsible for the accurate and timeous reconciliation of both debtors and creditors
• Ensure that creditors are reconciled and paid within term
• Ensure that debtors are carefully managed, deposits collected and all reconciliations performed timeously and accurately

• 3+ years of experience in a related role
• SYSPRO 8 experience would be highly advantageous

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• Daily Cash application as per the AR aging report/Receipt Noetix/Unapplied Report/on request
• Completing vendor forms for new & existing customer set up
• Initiating refunds to customers with credit balances on account
• Prepare and maintain an accurate AR aging report with notes on status of payments
• Sending weekly AR aging reports
• Running weekly TOP20 report (Unapplied credits and payments)
• Responding to customer inquiries related to Payments / Vendor forms/ Refunds /other AR tasks on Remedy and close tickets in timely manner
• Reconciling outstanding issues on customer accounts
• Track and ensure completion of critical requests
• Provide accurate feedback to requestors; communicate the root causes, trends, and solutions
• Monitoring and management of tasks & targets to ensure SLAs & KPIs are met/exceeded
• Identify, support & drive process improvement initiatives (to work methods, processes & systems)
• Build & maintain good professional relationship with client and team members
• Other ad-hoc projects/reports and request

• Experience in Financial administration and Accounts Receivable (Billing, collections etc.)
• 3+ years Accounts Receivable experience
• Oracle Financials experience
• Remedy ticketing system experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities (English); ability to communicate independently with client, build strong client relationships
• Ability to investigate & solve queries from customers with internal stakeholders
• Ability to prioritize and manage expectations
• A keen eye for detail
• Process Oriented

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The Accounts Receivable Analyst job exists to execute Accounts Receivable processes, ensure timely and accurate recording of account receivables into ledgers, customer account administration, and for the collection of dues and past due’s, ensuring that bp’s credit risk exposure is minimised.

About bp

Our purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. For over 100 years, bp has focused on discovering, developing, and producing oil and gas in the nations where we operate. We are one of the few companies globally that can provide governments and customers with an integrated energy offering. Delivering our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner.

Key Accountabilities

Implement day-to-day accounts receivable and credit operations to ensure delivery meets customer expectations and cash collection performance targets.

Ensure the daily managing of prepaid accounts, daily account reconciliation, order tracking and verification of payments received on BP bank account by staying in sync with bp’s order releasing practise.

Lead order blocks, review / resolve all credit-held orders or customer restrictions and inform customer service and / or sales as appropriate

Process returned funds, deductions, other differences and transactions for exception cases, increase as required.

Ensure customer accounts are reconciled (Cash & Term) and filed with relevant supporting documentation

Monitor and action daily overdue accounts, unapplied cash, unapplied receipts and credits, over credit limit, accounts receivable aging balances, or delinquency and work with customers to reconcile issues and advance when necessary. Ensure timely resolution of account queries/disputes.

Obtain customer payment confirmation and provide inputs into Cash Flow Forecast.

Ensure that non fuels invoices are processed for the various businesses and collected.

Provide inputs to the Risk team in order to manage credit risk and limits

Accurately store, track, maintain and retrieve data. Support preparation of documents / adjustments for monthly, quarterly and year-end close.

Provide Customer responsive service levels, measured by productivity and telephony targets.

Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, SOX and BP credit policies.

Provide key business insights and management information that leverages process performance indicators that include overdue analysis, weekly credit commentary, payment performance data and monthly reports.

Analyse, determine root cause and apply appropriate resolution/ provide feedback on complex and non-routine customer issues that are escalated from business partners, team leads.

Ensure timely and accurate processing of all contractual obligations including and not limited to payment and recovery of rents, municipal services, Loans & Grants, rebates, discounts, retail convenience, incentives schemes, engineering, Dealer training, shop turnover, marketing promotions, loyalty programs, QSR, Mystery motorist/shopper etc

Ensure the generation of accurate and timely payment of / to third party / customer invoices for goods / services received on behalf of BP and in compliance with policies and procedures.

Maintain relevant NFI expiry diaries

Highlight process gaps and inefficiencies; proactively seek solutions to increase productivity and / or level of service provided.

Provide analysis and feedback regarding impact of new policies, new work, enhancements, etc. Identify gaps in current processes and assist in (at times leading) implementation of such changes.

Maintain strong professional relationships with relevant internal partners and external-stakeholders (e.g. customers, sales and other functionally related groups).

Collaborating closely with the business on a regular basis to ensure timely collections and query resolution.

Undergo continuous capability training required from the role. Provide on the job training to colleagues and onboard new joiners as and when required.

Experience and Expertise

Educational background and Experience

Matric with credit management qualification preferred

Minimum 3 years’ experience in Accounts Receivable and dealing with customers.

Proven track record of effective team work

Effective communication and negotiation skills

Strong /credit management reconciliation skills

System knowledge:

Excel, JDE, ISP

We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, collaboration spaces in a modern office environment, and many others benefits! We operate a hybrid model with 60% from the office and 40% from home with flexibility as agreed with line management.

Travel Requirement

Entity:

Job Family Group:

Job Description:

The Accounts Receivable Analyst job exists to execute Accounts Receivable processes, ensure timely and accurate recording of account receivables into ledgers, customer account administration, and for the collection of dues and past due’s, ensuring that bp’s credit risk exposure is minimised.

About bp

Our purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. For over 100 years, bp has focused on discovering, developing, and producing oil and gas in the nations where we operate. We are one of the few companies globally that can provide governments and customers with an integrated energy offering. Delivering our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner.

Key Accountabilities

• Implement day-to-day accounts receivable and credit operations to ensure delivery meets customer expectations and cash collection performance targets.

• Ensure the daily managing of prepaid accounts, daily account reconciliation, order tracking and verification of payments received on BP bank account by staying in sync with bp’s order releasing practise.

• Lead order blocks, review / resolve all credit-held orders or customer restrictions and inform customer service and / or sales as appropriate

• Process returned funds, deductions, other differences and transactions for exception cases, increase as required.

• Ensure customer accounts are reconciled (Cash & Term) and filed with relevant supporting documentation

• Monitor and action daily overdue accounts, unapplied cash, unapplied receipts and credits, over credit limit, accounts receivable aging balances, or delinquency and work with customers to reconcile issues and advance when necessary. Ensure timely resolution of account queries/disputes.

• Obtain customer payment confirmation and provide inputs into Cash Flow Forecast.

• Ensure that non fuels invoices are processed for the various businesses and collected.

• Provide inputs to the Risk team in order to manage credit risk and limits

• Accurately store, track, maintain and retrieve data. Support preparation of documents / adjustments for monthly, quarterly and year-end close.

• Provide Customer responsive service levels, measured by productivity and telephony targets.

• Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, SOX and BP credit policies.

• Provide key business insights and management information that leverages process performance indicators that include overdue analysis, weekly credit commentary, payment performance data and monthly reports.

• Analyse, determine root cause and apply appropriate resolution/ provide feedback on complex and non-routine customer issues that are escalated from business partners, team leads.

• Ensure timely and accurate processing of all contractual obligations including and not limited to payment and recovery of rents, municipal services, Loans & Grants, rebates, discounts, retail convenience, incentives schemes, engineering, Dealer training, shop turnover, marketing promotions, loyalty programs, QSR, Mystery motorist/shopper etc

• Ensure the generation of accurate and timely payment of / to third party / customer invoices for goods / services received on behalf of BP and in compliance with policies and procedures.

• Maintain relevant NFI expiry diaries

Service Management & Continuous Improvement

• Highlight process gaps and inefficiencies; proactively seek solutions to increase productivity and / or level of service provided.

• Provide analysis and feedback regarding impact of new policies, new work, enhancements, etc. Identify gaps in current processes and assist in (at times leading) implementation of such changes.

• Maintain strong professional relationships with relevant internal partners and external-stakeholders (e.g. customers, sales and other functionally related groups).

• Collaborating closely with the business on a regular basis to ensure timely collections and query resolution.

• Undergo continuous capability training required from the role. Provide on the job training to colleagues and onboard new joiners as and when required.

Experience and Expertise

• Educational background and Experience

• Matric with credit management qualification preferred

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Accounts Receivable and dealing with customers.

• Proven track record of effective team work

• Effective communication and negotiation skills

• Strong /credit management reconciliation skills

System knowledge:

Excel, JDE, ISP

We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, collaboration spaces in a modern office environment, and many others benefits! We operate a hybrid model with 60% from the office and 40% from home with flexibility as agreed with line management.

Travel Requirement

Relocation Assistance:

Remote Type:

Skills:

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status.Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process,pleasecontact us .

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The role aims to be recognized as a trusted finance team member. This role supports the finance lead in all training and development activities to develop best-in-class finance professionals and assists in developing their finance team. This role supports a robust control and compliance environment and contributes to implementing EMEA Operations Finance innovations and projects.

What will I be doing?

The Accounts Receivable Clerk contributes to and supports the Accounts Receivable (Order to Cash department) for the efficient operation of Billing and Collection, including all activities related to credit control, billing, and collection. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Assist the Finance Manager in any other way deemed necessary for the efficient overall operation of the finance department.
• Ensure smooth operation of billing and collection in full compliance with policies, regulations, and contractual frameworks.
• Partner with all hotel finance team members and a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including Commercial and Operations.
• Support departments in all accounts receivable inquiries.

What are we looking for?

• Ability to analyze large volumes of complex financial information from many sources and create reports, forecasts, and projections.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to effectively address issues in collaboration with others as appropriate.
• Proactive identification and prevention of potential problems.
• Ability to help develop problem-solving skills among direct reports and team members.
• Initiative in identifying, prioritizing, and implementing responsibilities.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook, with the ability to quickly learn new programs as required.

Additional Preferences:

• University degree in Accounting or Finance.

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Work Locations

Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof

Schedule

Full-time

Brand

Canopy by Hilton

Job

Finance

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our growing team. If you are passionate about the technology industry and want to work for a company that aligns with your interests, we might be the place for you! Canonical, and our world-class Ubuntu product, attracts some of the leading talent from around the world. Come and work with exceptional people and kick-start your career in Finance!

Our Finance team is growing and it's a really exciting time to join the team. We are looking for bright, truly motivated people who have a passion for making a difference. You will be seeking an opportunity to drive process improvements and change, input your ideas, grow your career and truly contribute to the team.

Your role will include ensuring accuracy of the A/R ledgers, processing customer invoices in a timely and accurate manner, registering customer payments, dealing with queries effectively and efficiently and maintaining compliance with processes and procedures. You will learn the fundamentals of how finance works in an organisation.

In return, we will provide you with ample opportunity for career development, including offering you support for continuing education and the pursuit of professional Accounting certifications. You will report directly to our Global Controller who will help you develop into the role and guide you through your learnings.

Location: This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region

The role entails

• Maintain accuracy of our A/R ledgers and reconciliation of accounts
• Manage our customer data (names, addresses, etc.), validate and gain approval for new accounts, and maintain our audit record of customer data changes and approvals
• Process our customer invoices in a timely and accurate manner, including entry of invoices into accounting systems and maintain our files in a tidy and organised manner
• Efficiently resolve any problems prior to raising and issue of invoice
• Implement and comply with the Canonical credit control policy
• Maximise cash collection through the effective collection of debts and maintain records to track debt collection through to conclusion
• Ensure payments are received in line with contractual terms
• Help with our month end processes: bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations
• Resolve questions/issues, escalating when appropriate in a timely manner
• Maintain compliance with processes and procedures, recommend corrective action when identified and maintain suitable records to demonstrate compliance
  
  

• Exceptional education achievements in an Accounting or Finance subject
• Excellent spreadsheet skills, including pivots, lookups etc.
• Excellent attention to detail, with great organization skills and the ability to meet deadlines
• Great communication skills that you will use when connecting directly with our customers
• A passion for the world of Finance with ambition to progress your career
• Experience using an enterprise level accounting system
  
  

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
  
  

Job Description

Our client is a prestigious law firm specializing in legal services with a significant impact in the market. They are known for their commitment to excellence and their ability to deliver high-quality legal solutions. The firm is renowned for managing a diverse and complex debtors book offering an exhilarating environment for career growth.

Join our clients dynamic team as an Accounts Receivable Manager and lead a talented group of 20 individuals handling a multi-currency debtors this role you will drive financial performance and operational excellence within a collaborative and growth-focused environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape strategic debt collection strategies ensure compliance with legal standards and contribute directly to the firms financial health.

Responsibilities :

Lead mentor and develop the Accounts Receivable E-Billing and Receipting teams to achieve operational excellence.

Optimize cash flow through strategic debt collection practices.

Oversee critical operational processes including billing statements and client refunds.

Collaborate with senior stakeholders to manage Work in Progress (WIP) and outstanding debt.

Ensure compliance with the Legal Practice Act and internal financial policies.

Manage multi-currency transactions and complex client accounts.

Provide regular performance reports to appraise billing and collection performance.

Support and train legal support staff to ensure accurate and timely billing.

Requirements : Must-Haves :

Relevant tertiary qualification.

10 years of experience managing large Accounts Receivable teams.

Proven experience in a law firm or professional services environment.

Strong knowledge of WIP trust accounting and multi-currency operations.

Advanced Excel skills and attention to detail.

Exceptional leadership communication skills and problem-solving abilities.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Journal Entry,Customer Service,Collection effort,A / R Management,Past due Account,General Ledger Accounting,Accounting,Excel,Payroll,Financial statement,Collection procedures,Customer Account,Delinquents Account,Direct Reports,Timely collections

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Are you detail-driven with a passion for numbers, and have advanced Excel skills? Our client, a well-established company based in the Northern Suburbs, is seeking a proactive and methodical Accounts Receivable Administrator to process large volumes of paperwork.

In this role you’ll be responsible for the full debtors function, handling invoicing, payment allocations, reconciliations and working closely with the Finance Manager.

Requirements:

• Grade 12, and a bookkeeping / accounting qualification will be an advantage
• 3 –5 years of debtors/accounts receivable experience
• Computer literacy: MS Word, MS Excel (advanced ESSENTIAL), MS Outlook
• Sage Evolution ERP knowledge will be a strong advantage (other ERP exposure will be considered)
• Strong understanding of the full debtors function
• Be able to process high volumes of paperwork accurately within set deadlines
• Excellent communication skills are essential, both verbal and written
• Understanding of the Logistic and Warehousing industry concepts would be highly advantageous, but not necessary
• Methodical, and understand the follow-up and follow-through process
• Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills (able to multitask and prioritise)
• Ability to work well under pressure, and understands the importance of deadlines
• Be prepared to work overtime from time to time

Duties and Responsibilities: :

• Obtaining of relevant information required for billing purposes
• Preparation of billing and sending it on for approval
• Posting of all invoices and credit notes relating to debtors once approved
• Sending of statements, invoices and credit notes to debtors on a weekly/monthly basis, timeously
• Regular follow-up and reporting on outstanding debtors and expected payment dates
• Ensure outstanding amounts are chased up and paid, and keeping managers informed of any issues
• Capturing of receipts from debtors daily and clearing of the unallocated receipts control account
• Performance of credit checks required for new debtors
• Confirming/checking of Trade reference info and assisting with Trade references
• Sending account approval letters to customers
• Loading of new approved debtors on Sage Evolution, maintaining debtors’ files and saving supporting documentation
• Assisting with billing and debtor-related queries
• Assistance with audit process and selections about debtors
• Sending of monthly ageing, and managing alerts in order to escalate where needed