221 Senior Bookkeeper Johannesburg Kew jobs in South Africa

• 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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Overview: Support the revenue and debtors function within the business.

Provide a support structure to all role players within the network. Main accountabilities include:

1. Reconciliation of allocated Balance Sheet accounts (Assets, Debtors, and Revenue).
2. Maintain fixed asset registers, ensuring assets are captured timeously and accurately.
3. Assist with the completion of CIPs for CAPEX.
4. Calculate provisions for Bad Debt.
5. Responsible for all accounts and confirmations.
6. Set objectives for the accounts receivable team that align with the accounting department's goals.
7. Negotiate with clients in cases of non-payment.
8. Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad-hoc forecasting reports upon request.
9. Stay updated on industry and legislative changes.
10. Ensure all team members follow correct accounting principles.
11. Ensure all revenue (invoices) is transferred accurately and completely into Pastel from the relevant ERP system.
12. Support Accounts Receivable Clerks daily and train new team members.
13. Provide accurate reports and analysis on financial data such as cash forecasting, sales statistics, and monthly net sales.
14. Track and follow up on outstanding payments to collect all revenue due.
15. Identify and mitigate risk by conducting credit checks on new clients.
16. Ensure timely payments and follow up on overdue accounts by implementing the receivables policy.
17. Create monthly payment collection feedback reports to help forecast cash inflows.
18. Monitor cash inflows through invoices, deposits, and collection correspondence.
19. Send statements and reminders to clients to keep accounts up to date.
20. Compile and provide accounts receivable reports, including ageing reports, cash forecasts, and collections analysis.
21. Maintain a debtors ageing of over 90 days below 5% of total.
22. Provide sales reports (weekly, monthly flash, and month-end revenue reconciliations).
23. Reconcile allocated bank accounts by reporting deadlines.
24. Assist in local and group audits.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Matric
• Relevant tertiary qualification
• Computer literacy
• Accounting background (advantageous)
• Experience with VLOOKUPs
• Experience with Pastel / Sage
• Functional knowledge of accounting standards and statutory regulations
• Financial analysis skills
• Business expertise
• Preferable exposure to the service industry
• Leadership and staff management abilities
• Ability to manage deadlines and projects
• Stakeholder support and influence skills

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
  
  

EOE / AA / Disabled / Veterans

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 supports the Accounts Receivable / OTC (Order to Cash) department for efficient billing and collection operations, including credit control activities. Specifically, responsibilities include:

• Assisting the Credit Manager in ensuring the efficient operation of the Accounts Receivable / OTC department.
• Ensuring smooth billing and collection processes in full compliance with policies, regulations, and contractual frameworks.
• Partnering with hotel finance teams and a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including Commercial and Operations teams.
• Participating in relevant finance development initiatives and joint job responsibilities, in accordance with Hilton's job segregation policies.

What are we looking for

• Ability to analyze large volumes of complex financial data from various sources and create reports, forecasts, and projections.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including addressing issues collaboratively.
• Proactive in identifying and preventing potential problems.
• Ability to develop problem-solving skills among team members.
• Initiative in identifying, prioritizing, and implementing responsibilities.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Ability to develop and present presentations effectively to all levels of hotel management and owners.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with management and external customers.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook, with the ability to learn new programs quickly.

Additional Preferences :

• University degree in Accounting or Finance.

What will it be like to work for Hilton

Hilton is a leading global hospitality company offering a range of accommodations from luxurious hotels to extended-stay suites. For nearly a century, Hilton has provided exceptional guest experiences worldwide, driven by our vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality. Our team members are central to creating remarkable experiences every day.

Key Skills

Vendor Invoices, Customer Service, Collection calls, A / R Management, Credit memos, Past due Accounts, General Ledger Accounting, Accounting, Excel, Payroll, Account Balances, Credit Card, Financial statements, Delinquent Accounts, CPA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Finance

Experience : (Specify years)

Vacancy : 1

Accounts Receivable Specialist (Healthcare Industry)

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our healthcare finance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing medical billing, patient accounts, and insurance claims, with proven expertise using QuickBooks . This role requires excellent communication skills, accuracy, and a commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.

Working hours : 3pm to 11pm (SA time to accommodate our USA business hours)

Key Responsibilities :

Billing and Invoicing :

Generate accurate invoices for patient services, insurance claims, and third-party billing.

Verify patient information, insurance details, and coding accuracy before invoicing.

Payment Processing :

Record and reconcile payments from patients, insurance companies, and other payers in QuickBooks.

Apply payments to patient accounts and update records accordingly.

Claims Management :

Track insurance claim submissions, payments, and denials.

Follow up on outstanding insurance claims and appeal denials as needed.

Account Reconciliation :

Reconcile accounts receivable ledger to ensure all payments are accounted for and properly posted.

Investigate and resolve discrepancies and billing errors.

Patient Account Management :

Respond to patient and insurance inquiries related to billing and account status.

Assist with setting up payment plans and managing outstanding balances.

Financial Reporting :

Prepare and distribute aging reports and other accounts receivable reports.

Monitor and report on key performance indicators related to collections and revenue.

Compliance and Confidentiality :

Adhere to HIPAA regulations and company policies regarding patient information.

Ensure all documentation meets healthcare compliance standards.

Qualifications :

Education : Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.

Experience :

Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in healthcare accounts receivable or medical billing.

Hands-on experience with QuickBooks and healthcare billing software (e.g., Epic, Cerner, Medisoft).

Skills :

Strong knowledge of healthcare billing procedures, insurance claim processing, and patient account management.

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Effective communication and customer service skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications.

Certifications : Certification in medical billing and coding is preferred (e.g., CPC, CPB).

Job Title: Accounts Controller (Accounts Receivable)

About the Unit

Yara Animal Nutrition's operations in South Africa include a raw materials processing plant as well as sales distribution across the country, selling mineral feed supplements to feed producers and farmers across Southern Africa and selected international markets. Globally, Yara was Founded in 1905 to solve the emerging famine in Europe, Yara has a worldwide presence with about 17,000 employees and operations in over 60 countries.

Responsibilities

The Accounts Controller (Accounts Receivable) deals with all accounts receivable timeously and handling customer queries daily. The role ensures regular and professional communications with our internal stakeholders and external customers.

• Notify, report to the Sales Representative, Commercial manager and Financial Manager of all customer account issues.
• Provide invoices to customer. Ensure that delivery documentation received from logistic department are filed correctly with appropriate invoices
• Customer collections. Liaise with customers and transporters for query resolutions.
• Reconcile the debtors account to the remittance advice and allocate payments to specific invoices.
• Investigating, resolving and processing of debit/credit notes/ claims. Processing of journals.
• Prepare payment refund instructions and send to FM for final approval.
• Assisting the external auditors when performing the annual audit.
• Maintain customer master data.
• Prepare files for approval for new credit applications and requests for credit limit increases.
• To stand-in for the account’s payable controller in their absence. Receive Match and attach invoices to purchase order, GRV and supplier’s delivery notes.
• Assist with admin tasks such as makings bookings, issuing of stationery, loading of purchase requests, checking expense claims, logging of admin maintenance issues with the maintenance team, directing finance calls received via the auto attendant and other ad-hoc admin tasks.

Profile

• Bilingual (Afrikaans/English) being advantageous.
• Matric Minimum. Relevant Tertiary Qualification Advantageous.
• Experience in accounts receivable.
• ERP knowledge.
• Good knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite – MS Excel essential.
• Ability to deal with conflict, manage customer relations and influence people.
• Good communication skills, written and orally.
• Sound financial acumen and excellent arithmetic accuracy is a must.
• Ability to work operational hours needed at month ends.

Excellent Cost to Company Package

Benefits including medical aid, retirement

Temporary Accounts Receivable Administrator - Amanzimtoti

Finance

Accountable for specialist outputs, as well as initiating quality standards within defined work routines and policies.

Job Purpose

This role is responsible to ensure excellent customer service to both internal and external stakeholders through exceptional collections management of customer accounts & effective and efficient resolution of customer queries.

Key Accountabilities and Outputs

Accounts Receivable Administration

• Management of Customer Collections aligned to trading terms and policy.
• Posts customer payments by recording cash transactions from bank aligned to policy & debtors trading terms.
• Updates & reports receivables by totalling unpaid debtors.
• Maintains debtor records through monthly review of masterdata.
• Verifies validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales trading Agreements, promotions, customer service departments, and from customers.
• Resolves valid or authorized deductions by entering adjusting entries.
• Resolves invalid or unauthorized deductions by following pending deductions procedures.
• Resolves collections by examining customer payment plans, payment history, credit terms; coordinating contact with debtors & sales department.
• Management and release of blocked orders aligned to policy.
• Issuing of monthly customer statements.
• Preparation and consolidation of all reconciliations, documents to facilitate legal handover procedures.
• Adherence to the health, safety and environmental standards
• Ensure adherence to site safety standards as head of Safety, Health and Environmental Committee
• Ensure compliance to all relevant legislation
  
  

• Conversant with relevant business information, policies, processes and procedures
• Maintains expected performance standards
• While Job Descriptions are written up for the purpose of a basic outline of the work and responsibilities associated with the Job, the Company encourages and expects all employees from time to time, to assist with work that may not be a direct part of their job description.
  
  

• National Diploma / NQF 6 (Preferred)
• Upto 2 years experience (Operational) FMCG, experience in a debtors department
• MS Excel, SAP
  
  

• Financial understanding & accuracy
• Proficient with all Microsoft Office tools & preferably an Advanced Excel user
• Analytical mind, organized, precise and meticulous
• Ability to take initiative, learn quickly and strive for results
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Strong team player
• Conscientious with follow-up & feedback
• Diploma in creditor's management would be advantageous
  
  

• Routine communication with customers or clients
  
  

• Proactive identification of problems that are concrete and procedural, troubleshoot and apply solutions in line with guidelines provided or escalate more complex problems to superiors, providing information required to solve problems.
  
  

• Others outside the organisation
  
  

• Manages time effectively, ensuring effective completion of tasks under stressful deadlines.
• Able to prioritise activities and resources, ensuring that results are achieved effectively.
• Able to evaluate progress and make appropriate adjustments to initial plans, ensuring a successful outcome.
  
  

• Asks questions to identify customer needs or expectations
• Follows through and meets personal commitments to others on time
• Takes responsibilities seriously and consistently meets the clients' expectations for quality, service, and professionalism.
• Continuously monitors delivery to make sure the customer is receiving good service
• Shows a strong commitment to exceeding customer expectations
• Able to own responsibility for mistakes, apologise and make suitable changes to services
  
  

• Increases performance expectations when success has been achieved
• Seeks out sources of information, including trade associations, "best practice" companies, customers, peers, subordinates, etc.
• Finds ways to fast-adapt improvement ideas to work processes
• Proactively seeks out resources, alliances, etc., needed to quickly introduce improvements
  
  

• Helps others with their work.
• Meets commitments to team members or others in the organisation.
• Actively contributes to team discussions and the accomplishment of team work plans.
• Shares expertise and resources to help others address their needs.
• Seeks to include all those who can contribute to the most successful outcome and those who have a stake in the results.
• Actively keeps all stakeholders informed.
• Attempts to reinvigorate team processes when progress is lagging: stays engaged even when not in full agreement with the team's direction.
  
  

• Keeps current with all the laws and company policies that govern one's work activities, or seeks counsel before acting
• Conforms with all laws and company policies that govern one's work activities
• Keeps abreast of changes in standards applicable to one's profession
• Acts in accordance with conventional ethical and professional standards
• Takes action to enforce legal, policy, ethical and professional requirements; exposes violations

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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 .

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.

Please note: You can apply to one bp early careers opportunity globally per academic year. If you make multiple applications within the same academic year, then we will only process the first application you make, and you’ll be withdrawn from any subsequent applications.The list of matched roles below are in no particular order. We recommend you explore each role that is suggested for you and apply to the one you’re most interested in.

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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