Accounts Receivable Clerk

About the role

The Accounts Receivable Clerk will manage debtor accounts, ensure timely payment cycles, and support branch managers and the finance team in improving cash flow and reducing overdue balances. This role requires strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication.

Key responsibilities

• Daily follow‑up on payments due and reduction of overdue debtor accounts.
• Meet weekly and monthly reporting, reconciliation, and financial submission deadlines.
• Prepare and present age analysis reports in weekly branch meetings.
• Provide account reconciliations on request and attend to customer queries, including monthly statements.
• Investigate and submit credit requests accurately and promptly.
• Allocate daily payments according to remittances and reconciliations.
• Manage monthly contract sales billing and storage billing with accuracy.
• Maintain master data for customers in ERP and freight management systems.
• Attend customer meetings to resolve queries and disputes.
• Ensure audit controls and compliance with internal processes.
• Perform ad‑hoc finance duties and drive continuous‑improvement projects.

Required profile

• 5+ years of accounts receivable experience in a similar industry.
• Finance or accounting qualification advantageous.
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Deadline‑driven with high attention to detail.
• Professional communicator with strong follow‑up ability.

Required skills

• ERP system experience.
• Intermediate Excel proficiency.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Understanding of credit risk, overdue performance, DSO, and credit limit strategies.

What we offer

• Competitive total cost to company of R15,000 per month.