Our client, a reputable manufacturing company based in Springs is searching for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to provide financial and administrative services to the company. This vacancy is a fixed-term contract.
Description
The Incumbent will be required to provide financial and administrative services to ensure efficient, timely and accurate collection and allocation of payments on customer accounts. This includes resolving discrepancies and queries.
Your key responsibilities will be:
Prepare bi-weekly cash flow forecast updated on a daily basis
Distribute invoices and statements
Telephonic Collections and logging all customer interactions
Collect, follow up on, and allocate payments within agreed payment terms
Collection and reporting of activities according to specific deadlines
Perform local cash control account reconciliations
Generate and distribute weekly age analysis
Investigate and follow up on unidentified receipts
Ensure that entries relating to inter-company cash transfers are posted accurately (Control account clearing)
Process adjustments
Collect relevant data and prepare month-end statements
Assist with month-end reports
Ensure queries are resolved within the service level agreement (SLA) timeframeMaintain filling system
Profile
Qualifications:
Matric Certificate with Maths and Accounting (Maths Literacy is not sufficient); and
Financial Management / Accounting Degree, Diploma or Certificate advantageous.
Job Requirements:
Minimum Five (5) years' working experience in Accounts Receivable / Credit Controlling;
JDE System experience advantageous; and
MS Office Competence.
Competencies:
Good financial acumen
Emotional Resilience
Attention to detail
Speed and accuracy of data capturing
Organize and prioritize work in order to meet deadlines
Problem solving
Communicate effectively
Demonstrate sound work ethics
Customer service orientation
Team player
