Accounts Receivable Clerk

Key Responsibilities

• Onboard and maintain customer accounts.
• Follow up on overdue debtor accounts and monitor credit limits.
• Allocate customer payments and clear accounts on SAP.
• Compile debtor reconciliations and assist with balance sheet reconciliations.
• Process credit applications and assist with credit-related queries.
• Liaise with customers regarding payments, credit notes, invoices, statements and PODs.
• Liaise with Sales regarding unresolved customer account issues.
• Escalate problematic accounts to management.
• Release sales orders in accordance with credit policies.
• Prepare financial and management reports.
• Participate in weekly debtor overdue meetings and provide feedback.
• Assist with audit preparation and ensure supporting documentation is complete and accurate.

Minimum Requirements

• 3 years or more Accounts Receivable experience.
• General bookkeeping experience.
• Diploma/certificate in Finance, Accounting, Bookkeeping or a related field advantageous.
• Strong MS Office and Excel skills.
• SAP experience advantageous.
• Practical knowledge of credit insurance, credit bureau reporting and FICA compliance advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail with good numerical and analytical ability.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional communication skills in English and Afrikaans.
• Customer-focused, proactive and results-driven.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Reliable, hardworking and a strong team player.
• Ability to train and upskill others.
• Hands-on approach with strong problem-solving skills.