Accounts Receivable Clerk

Recruiter:

Hlabahlosile

Job Ref:

Elmarie

Date posted:

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Annual Salary

SUMMARY:
Responsible for the accurate and timely administration, collection and allocation of customer accounts, including debtor follow-ups, reconciliations, account queries and sales order releases in line with company credit policies.

POSITION INFO:

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.

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