RSA- Accounts Receivable Specialist

StudentUniverseJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

14 hours ago

Job description

RSA-Accounts Receivable Specialist

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Brand : Finance, Procurement, Legal, Privacy, Property

Work type : Full time

Location : Johannesburg, Johannesburg West

Categories : Finance & Strategy

About the Role : Accounts Receivable Specialist

In this key position, you will manage our Corporate Debtors portfolio, ensuring seamless financial operations, accurate reconciliations, and prompt query resolution. You will play a pivotal role in enhancing customer satisfaction, maintaining financial integrity, and driving process improvements within the accounts receivable function.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Account Management

Build strong client relationships, providing exceptional service and support.

Ensure accurate delivery of invoices, statements, and payment allocations.

Investigate and resolve complex payment discrepancies.

Oversee credit card accounts and manage client payment references.

Compile and analyze aging accounts and financial reports.

Conduct VAT compliance checks and ensure timely reconciliations.

Monitor client credit limits and ensure timely collections.

Reconcile open bank items within 24 hours and manage withholding tax certificates.

Minimize financial risks by addressing customer queries efficiently.

Partner with internal teams and clients to resolve issues and implement system improvements.

Serve as a subject matter expert during client meetings and onboarding processes.

Support audits and maintain compliance with company policies.

Team Contributions

Step in to support colleagues during absences.

Lead weekly team meetings and assist with ad hoc duties as needed.

Qualifications and Skills

Education

BCOM Accounting or NQF Level 7 in Financial Studies.

Experience

Minimum of 5 years in accounts receivable or debtor management, preferably with corporate customers.

Strong understanding of bookkeeping, accounting principles, and related functions.

Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel; higher levels of Excel expertise will be advantageous.

Comprehensive knowledge of the accounts payable function, including the interlinking of transactions across different areas (e.g., how issuing credit notes for clients affects supplier and cash sides). A holistic understanding of these processes is critical in this role.

Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite for preparing reports and presentations.

Skilled in reconciling complex statements and resolving discrepancies efficiently.

Knowledge of legal frameworks related to overdue accounts is beneficial.

Technical Skills

Proficiency in Excel (intermediate to advanced) and Microsoft Office Suite.

Experience with financial systems like Protas and Dynamics 365 is a plus.

Core Competencies

Exceptional attention to detail and time management.

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Excellent communication and customer service orientation.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a collaborative and innovative team.

Engage in meaningful work that drives financial accuracy and customer satisfaction.

Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and organizational success.

Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply today and bring your expertise to our Accounts Receivable team!

Applications close : 12 Nov 2025 South Africa Standard Time

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