Accounts Administrator

**About the Role**:
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented **Accounts Administrator (Creditors & Debtors)** to join our dynamic retail and wholesale team. This critical role focuses on the accurate management of both accounts receivable and payable, ensuring smooth financial operations, timely payments, and clear reconciliations across platforms such as **CIN7 (POS)** and **Xero**.

You will work closely with the finance, sales, and warehouse teams to manage the flow of incoming and outgoing payments, maintain strong supplier and customer relationships, and support overall financial health of the business.

**Key Responsibilities: Debtors Function (Accounts Receivable)**:

- Monitor customer accounts and ensure timely collection of outstanding invoices.
- Follow up on overdue accounts and negotiate payment arrangements where necessary.
- Issue and manage monthly statements and resolve payment queries promptly.
- Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, reconciliations, and collections.
- Investigate and resolve variances between CIN7 and Xero to ensure accuracy.

**Creditors Function (Accounts Payable)**:

- Process supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely entry into the system.
- Reconcile supplier accounts and resolve any discrepancies.
- Prepare and process payments, ensuring all supporting documents are in place.
- Track and manage payment due dates and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.

**Finance & Administration**:

- Assist with month-end close processes and account reconciliations.
- Ensure synchronization between POS and accounting systems.
- Support internal teams by providing up-to-date financial data as required.

**Skills & Qualifications**:

- **Education**: High School (Matric) - _Required_
- **Experience**: Minimum 10 years in accounting or bookkeeping roles - _Required_
- Strong understanding of debtors and creditors processes.
- Proficient in **Xero** and familiarity with **CIN7** (or similar POS/ERP systems).
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
- Confident communicator with strong negotiation skills.
- Analytical with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
- Team player who collaborates effectively across departments.

Availability: Start Immediately

Pay: R18 000,00 - R20 000,00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Paarden Island, Western Cape 7405: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Accounting: 10 years (required)

Work Location: In person