The purpose of the role will be to take charge of accounts receivable management, ensuring timely customer payments and maintaining accurate records.
Enforce company policies for accounts receivable and oversee all accounting functions in the department, including daily support.
Prepare month-end closing reports and review customer account reconciliations, addressing exceptions related to receivables and inter-company transactions.Duties will include, but are not limited to:Organise and manage work activities in the accounts receivable departments, to ensure timeous collection of moniesCompile information for various reports for the department.Prepare monthly meetings with Financial Director and Financial ManagerResolve issues with overdue or over limit customer accountsInvestigate and resolve disputes or discrepancies with customer accountsEnsure compliance with company policies and proceduresEnsure vetting process of new customers and correct approval for credit limit changesEnsure validity and approval of credit notes processes against sales invoicesReview, verify and manage payment of customer refundsInterface with and assist branch staff with reports and technical supportAssist in preparing documents and schedules for internal and external auditorsPrepare month-end closingDevelop and implement procedures for accurate and efficient month- and year-end close-outManage a team of subordinatesEducation Requirements:Completed Matric (Grade 12)Tertiary qualification in accounting / bookkeeping / credit management essentialJob Requirements and Skills:5 to 7 years' experience in an Accounts Receivable / Debtors role essential2 to 3 years' experience in a supervisory or team leader role essentialAdvanced MS Excel skills essential (PIVOT, VLookup and Dashboards)SAP working knowledge preferredDeadline drivenAbility to work in a high pressure, fast paced environmentTeam playerIf this sounds like you; please do not hesitate to apply!