RSA - Accounts Receivable Controller - Johannesburg

In this key position, you will manage our Corporate Debtors portfolio, ensuring seamless financial operations, accurate reconciliations, and prompt query resolution. You will play a pivotal role in enhancing customer satisfaction, maintaining financial integrity, and driving process improvements within the accounts receivable function.

• →Customer Account Management:
  • →Build strong client relationships, providing exceptional service and support.
  • →Ensure accurate delivery of invoices, statements, and payment allocations.
  • →Investigate and resolve complex payment discrepancies.
  • →Oversee credit card accounts and manage client payment references.

• →Reporting & Reconciliation:
  • →Compile and analyze aging accounts and financial reports.
  • →Conduct VAT compliance checks and ensure timely reconciliations.
  • →Address reinvoicing queries promptly.

• →Financial Control:
  • →Monitor client credit limits and ensure timely collections.
  • →Reconcile open bank items within 24 hours and manage withholding tax certificates.
  • →Minimize financial risks by addressing customer queries efficiently.

• →Collaboration & Innovation:
  • →Partner with internal teams and clients to resolve issues and implement system improvements.
  • →Serve as a subject matter expert during client meetings and onboarding processes.
  • →Support audits and maintain compliance with company policies.

• →Team Contributions:
  • →Step in to support colleagues during absences.
  • →Lead weekly team meetings and assist with ad hoc duties as needed.

• Education:
  • BCOM Accounting or NQF Level 7 in Financial Studies.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 5 years in accounts receivable or debtor management, preferably with corporate customers.
  • Strong understanding of bookkeeping, accounting principles, and related functions.
  • Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel; higher levels of Excel expertise will be advantageous.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the accounts payable function, including the interlinking of transactions across different areas (e.g., how issuing credit notes for clients affects supplier and cash sides). A holistic understanding of these processes is critical in this role.
  • Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite for preparing reports and presentations
  • Skilled in reconciling complex statements and resolving discrepancies efficiently.
  • Knowledge of legal frameworks related to overdue accounts is beneficial.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in Excel (intermediate to advanced) and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Experience with financial systems like Protas and Dynamics 365 is a plus.
• Core Competencies:
  • Exceptional attention to detail and time management.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and customer service orientation.