56 Accounts Receivable jobs in South Africa

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.

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest accommodations, service, amenities, and value. Hilton is dedicated to providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision "to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences worldwide every day. Our Team Members are at the heart of it all!

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

Location: Sandton, Johannesburg
Start Date: 1 July 2025
Work Setup: Full-time, in-office

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our finance team. This person will play a crucial role in managing client invoicing, collections, and contract approvals, while ensuring that our systems and processes run smoothly. The ideal candidate is meticulous, comfortable making client calls, and excited to work in a dynamic, tech-integrated environment.

• Handle all client invoicing and collections
• Approve contracts, particularly for VAT-registered clients
• Maintain accurate records of accounts receivable transactions
• Follow up with clients regarding overdue invoices in a professional manner
• Collaborate with the IT team to identify and resolve system bugs and implement process improvements
• Assist in reconciliations and other finance projects as needed
• Ensure our AR process runs like a well-oiled machine
• Proactively suggest and implement ways to improve efficiency and accuracy in the AR process

• BCom in Accounting (or similar qualification) OR strong, relevant work experience
• Previous experience with Xero (preferred)
• Strong Excel skills (e.g., formulas, pivot tables, lookups) and proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Outlook and Word)
• Excellent communication skills, especially over the phone
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Comfortable working with both finance and technical/IT teams
• Takes ownership of the role and is passionate about continuous improvement

• Be part of a growing and collaborative team.
• Gain exposure to interesting projects in the team
• Enjoy the opportunity to take ownership and shape the role into something impactful.

Tel:

+27 (0)11 262 6545

Mail :

Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Are you a detail-oriented, deadline-driven individual with a passion for numbers? SPAR Western Cape is looking for a skilled Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our finance team. In this pivotal role, you’ll help maintain the financial health of our business by ensuring timely and accurate reconciliation of member accounts and effective query resolution.

1. Weekly reconciliation of debtor accounts and accurate financial reporting.
2. Preparation and submission of debit order data to banking institutions.
3. Allocating receipts and ensuring accurate reconciliation with bank statements.
4. Proactively resolving queries and claims through direct communication with retailers.
5. Monitoring overdue accounts and initiating follow-ups.
6. Issuing invoices, pro-forma invoices, credit notes, and applying interest where applicable.
7. Managing credit risk by ensuring accounts remain within set credit limits.
8. Escalating high-risk and failed debit order accounts to management for action.
9. Providing ad-hoc support to the Accounts Receivable Manager as needed.

Qualification:
• Matric certificate with Accounting as a subject (essential).
• Credit Management 1–3 qualification (advantageous).

Experience:
• Prior experience working with Gateway and AS400 systems (advantageous).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role within accounts receivable.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Skills:
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and a meticulous approach to work.
• Ability to manage pressure, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently when needed.

• A supportive and collaborative work environment within a respected national brand.
• Opportunities for growth and professional development.
• Exposure to a dynamic retail and FMCG environment.
• Access to learning resources and mentorship to enhance your finance career.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits package.
• The chance to work with industry-leading systems and tools.

WHY JOIN THE JSE? The JSE recognises that its success and strength depend on the quality of its employees. We are committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and high standards of performance. Our employee wellness programme is designed to encourage work-life balance for employees. We naturally seek to empower staff and encourage diversity and opportunities for all.

We are currently recruiting for a 6-Month-Contract Accounts Receivable Administrator to join our dynamic team, based in Sandton. To provide debtor management and collections support for the business and customers in keeping bad debt to a minimum as well as offer back-office admin for the treasury function.

1. Apply cost effectiveness principles in everyday delivery to contribute to achievement of departmental financial targets.
2. Enhancing the collection process by proactively supporting the collection drive and continually improve the collection process and methodologies.
3. Accurate reporting of activities by adhering to specific deadlines.

1. Ensure that queries are resolved timeously by assisting internal and external clients by supplying them with correct information as soon as possible.
2. Build sustainable relationships with internal/external clients and vendors by daily communication with them and always supplying them with the correct information when they need it.
3. Ensure own understanding and meeting of external clients' needs and uphold the JSE reputation in customer interaction.
4. Maintain sustainable working relationship with JSE's Bankers through ongoing engagement to ensure they deliver on our investments’ administrative needs (Back Office) and objectives.

1. Manage debt collection by meeting and exceeding debtors aging targets and keeping bad debt to a minimum.
2. Follow up on, collect and allocate payments timeously to accounts by proactively initiating debt collections by means of communicating on various levels.
3. Ensure that collections are received within the JSE policy reviewing and maintaining AR aging to ensure compliance to agreed metrics per scorecard.
4. Research and resolve payment discrepancies within a reasonable turnaround time by collaboration between the bank and the client.
5. Follow established procedure for processing receipts within a control-based environment.
6. Maintain account receivable customer files and records to ensure information is available when needed by anyone.
7. Confirm all interest received during the month by verifying entries processed to the bank statements to ensure that the bank has paid in the correct interest due at the end of each month.
8. Process debtors’ adjustments with substantiated evidence on Accpac and ensure all adjustments are signed off by manager before processing and provide proper information on adjustments should any queries arise.
9. Eliminate bad debt write off by organising a recovery system and initiate collection efforts.
10. Resolve Debtors queries on invoicing in liaison and collaboration with the Billing section.
11. Liaise with banking institutions relating to investments to ensure independent treasury confirmations and that the interest rate, the invested amount and the number of days of investment are correct.
12. Prepare accurate bank reconciliations for all call and fixed term deposits within treasury by ensuring that all call and fixed term deposits is accurate and correct.
13. Prepare month end General Ledger reconciliation for the Bad debt provision account ensuring that it is aligned to the Accounting standards for interim and year audit disclosures.

1. Improve personal capability and professional growth in line with JSE objectives by discussing development needs and proposed solutions with management.
2. Be an effective team member encouraging team-work and freely sharing knowledge.
3. Visibly live the JSE values contributing to the achievement of divisional objectives.
4. Manage self in terms of development, delivery and act as a self-starter.

1. Identify, share and implement value adding improvement/innovative ideas and solutions contributing to divisional and JSE results.

1. Grade 12 Diploma in Accounting Principles.
2. B-Degree in Accounting preferred.

1. 5 years working experience in debtor’s management.

1. Application of IFRS and GAAP.
2. MS Office – Excellent Excel, PPT, Word and Outlook.
3. Principles of funds under managements.

Join to apply for the Accounts Receivable Manager role at MRI Software .

MRI Software, established in 1971, develops flexible real estate software solutions aimed at improving lives. We are committed to hiring top talent and fostering a dynamic work environment where employees can thrive. Our culture emphasizes hard work, play, and a dedication to client success, supported by employee resource groups and comprehensive perks.

This role offers a hybrid work model with 3 days remote per week, based in Cape Town. The Accounts Receivable Manager will lead our AR team, ensuring efficient receivables operations, timely collections, and strong client relationships. Responsibilities include managing daily operations, implementing process improvements, and developing team talent. The role follows North American (EST) hours.

• Lead, manage, and mentor the AR team, fostering high performance and development.
• Set performance goals aligned with business objectives and monitor KPIs.
• Conduct operational meetings and maintain open communication.
• Implement process improvements, automation, and standard procedures.
• Develop credit and collection policies to enhance cash flow.
• Collaborate across departments to optimize AR efforts.
• Manage hiring, training, and succession planning for AR staff.
• Proactively identify risks and ensure operational accuracy.
• Maintain client relationships and resolve billing disputes.
• Oversee collection strategies, reconcile AR ledger, and prepare reports.
• Manage external collection agencies and ensure compliance with procedures.

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred.
• 5+ years in AR or Credit Management, with 3+ in leadership.
• Experience with process improvements and automation tools.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, Excel, and performance metrics.
• Experience with Salesforce or Netsuite is a plus.

We offer perks like health benefits, pension schemes, parental leave, flexible working, professional development, and global work flexibility. MRI Software values diversity and inclusivity and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Lexdan Select is assisting a company in the Financial Services Industry with their search for a Accounts Receivable Manager.

Functions:

• Partner with leadership to build out the Finance & Customer Support department, including staffing, systems selection, and SOP development.
• Set up foundational reporting, KPIs, and feedback loops to track billing health and customer satisfaction.
• Architect and manage end-to-end debit order processes, including collections, retries, reversals, and reporting.
• Liaise with debit order service providers and ensure technical and financial alignment.
• Administer insurance policy books with accurate reconciliation of premium payments vs. policy status.
• Track and escalate premium-related issues to ensure policy integrity and compliance.
• Build and train a customer support team capable of managing inbound and outbound retention workflows.
• Implement retention strategies for clients at risk of lapsing, using data-driven engagement and objection handling.
• Ensure strict POPIA compliance in all customer communications and data handling.
• Contribute to onboarding new insurance products/books, ensuring systems and service readiness.

• Minimum Bachelors Degree in Finance or related field
• Minimum 3 years in billing, finance operations, customer service, or insurance administration.
• Proficiency in using CRM and ticketing systems (e.g: Salesforce, Zoho, Freshdesk).