Accounts Receivable Specialist

About the role

The Accounts Receivable Specialist will manage customer accounts and maintain strong relationships with clients. The role ensures accurate credit documentation, timely invoicing, and effective collection processes to keep debtor balances within target limits.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain overall responsibility for customer accounts and relationships.
• Ensure proper credit documentation, including applications, rates, tariffs, and discount eligibility.
• Review accounts, client payments, and credit history to develop optimal repayment terms.
• Generate and deliver invoices, credit notes, and statements on schedule, verifying their accuracy.
• Provide clarification to customers and resolve any disputes related to debit notes.
• Keep debtors above 60 days at zero and monitor all collections and receipts.
• Prepare and send regular statements and daily collection reports to customers.
• Produce MIS reports on debtors for divisions and head office within required timeframes.
• Liaise with customers, including visits when needed, to troubleshoot statement errors.
• Ensure month‑end and year‑end closing tasks are completed with proper documentation.

Required profile

• At least one month of experience in accounts receivable or related finance functions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to verify financial documents.
• Good communication skills for interacting with customers and internal teams.
• Ability to meet deadlines for invoicing, reporting, and closing activities.

Required skills