Accounts Receivable Specialist- RSA Johannesburg - 3 Months Contract

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Brand: Finance, Procurement, Legal, Privacy, Property
Work type: Part time
Location: Johannesburg West
Categories: Finance & Strategy

 

✨ About the Role:

As an Accounts Receivable Specialist, you will be responsible for the effective management of the Corporate Debtors portfolio, including reconciliations and query resolution, in alignment with the department's policies, processes, and controls.

The role requires overseeing high-volume, automated financial operations, applying critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address complex accounting challenges.
 
This position plays a key role in ensuring financial accuracy, facilitating seamless customer transactions, and driving ongoing improvements within the accounts receivable function

🧾 Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and reconcile customer accounts and ensure timely collections

  • Resolve payment discrepancies and address customer queries

  • Deliver accurate EDI files, statements, and credit card reports

  • Conduct account aging reviews, risk reporting, and VAT compliance checks

  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve queries and improve processes

  • Support audit preparations and contribute to continuous improvement

✅ Requirements:

  • Minimum of 5 years' experience working as a Debtors Controller, with preference given to candidates with recent corporate customer experience.
  • Strong and proven understanding of bookkeeping, accounting principles, and accounts receivable functions; candidates with accounting certifications or financial qualifications will be preferred.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel; higher levels of Excel expertise will be advantageous.
  • Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite for preparing reports and presentations.
  • Knowledge of legal frameworks related to overdue accounts is beneficial.
  • Exceptional communication skills in English, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally across all forms of communication (email, phone, in-person).
  • Strong customer service orientation, with excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
  • Demonstrated strong time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines
  • Skilled in reconciling complex statements and resolving

💼 What You’ll Gain:

  • Experience working with a global travel brand

  • Fast-paced environment with exposure to large-scale financial operations

  • Opportunity to make an immediate impact and contribute to process improvements

Contract Duration: 3 months
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Johannesburg – Head Office

📩 Interested? Apply today and join our high-performing finance team!
Let’s get your skills back into action – fast.

Applications close: South Africa Standard Time

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