Job Description
Job Title
Accountant - Accounts Receivable (Fixed-Term Contract)
Company/Organisation Name
Not specified
Location
Not specified
Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end debtors function.
- Maintain accurate customer accounts and debtor reconciliations.
- Monitor outstanding balances and proactively drive collections.
- Resolve customer account queries and payment discrepancies.
- Prepare debtor ageing reports and provide commentary on overdue accounts.
- Monitor credit limits and support effective credit control processes.
- Collaborate with internal departments to resolve billing and account issues.
- Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
- Assist with month-end and year-end financial close processes.
- Prepare journals and account reconciliations.
- Assist with accruals and prepayments.
- Maintain the general ledger and ensure financial accuracy.
- Support management reporting and financial analysis.
- Prepare reports for management.
- Prepare and reconcile Balance Sheet accounts
- Assist with external and internal audit requirements.
- Support VAT and statutory submissions.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
- Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and controls.
Qualifications
- Advanced Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related qualification.
- Professional membership (SAIPA, SAICA, CIMA or similar) will be advantageous.
- 5–7 years' accounting experience.
- Strong experience in Accounts Receivable / Debtors.
- Experience with month-end reporting and reconciliations.
- Exposure to ERP systems (Syspro, SAP experience advantageous).
Skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel.
- ERP accounting systems.
- Strong reconciliation skills.
- Knowledge of retail or manufacturing finance
- Knowledge of VAT and general accounting principles.
Competencies
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- High level of integrity and accountability.
- Customer-focused with strong relationship management skills.
- Continuous improvement mindset.
Behaviours
- Business Insight
- Communicates Effectively
- Customer Focus
- Decision Quality
- Manages Complexity
- Optimizes Work Processes
- Tech Savvy
Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.
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