Senior AR Accountant

Recruiter:

The Legends Agency

Job Ref:

CS45

Date posted:

Friday, April 24, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

R35 000 - R50 000 p/m

SUMMARY:
This role exists to manage the end-to-end accounts receivable process and ensure accurate credit control.

POSITION INFO:

Senior AR Accountant

An opportunity for a skilled professional to manage end-to-end accounts receivable processes within an international, multi-entity environment.

Cape Town, UK working hours (Monday to Friday 8-5 pm)

Salary: R35 000 - R50 000 p/m.

About Our Client

This organization operates in a multi-entity and international environment. They specialize in financial operations and require support for accounts receivable, credit control, and stakeholder management.

The Role: Senior AR Accountant

This role exists to manage the end-to-end accounts receivable process and ensure accurate credit control. It contributes to the business by maintaining customer records, facilitating collections, and managing stakeholder queries. The focus includes month-end close procedures and continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end accounts receivable process with 4+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, or Finance Operations to ensure timely invoicing, collections, and cash allocation.
Monitor outstanding receivables and proactively follow up on overdue invoices to ensure timely collections.
Act as the primary contact for German-speaking customers regarding invoicing and payment queries.
Manage the end-to-end intercompany reconciliation process and support month-end and year-end close processes.
Identify opportunities to improve billing, collection, and cash allocation processes.
Work closely with internal teams, including sales, operations, and finance, to resolve billing issues.
Prepare and review revenue-related accruals and adjustments where necessary.

About You

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
4+ years’ experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, or Finance Operations.
Fluency in German (written and spoken).
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Strong understanding of accounts receivable processes, invoicing, collections, and reconciliations.
Experience working within a multi-entity or international environment.
No accent.
Solid track record.
Currently studying towards a professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) is desirable.
Fluency in Dutch (written and spoken) is desirable.
Experience using Xero and/or Exact accounting systems is desirable.
Knowledge of European VAT regulations related to invoicing is desirable.

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