Accounts Receivable Accountant

About the role

The Accounts Receivable Accountant will ensure timely collection, accurate ageing analysis and proper accounting of all receivable transactions. You will work closely with the sales team, credit insurance, and auditors to maintain clean financial records.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare weekly and monthly ageing reports for the sales team.
• Communicate with internal and external clients regarding payments and queries.
• Monitor PDC/LC/BG transactions and ensure on‑time collection.
• Post month‑end accruals, amortisation and reconcile inter‑company AP/AR.
• Lead month‑end closing for AR, produce cash receipt and reconciliation reports.
• Analyse AR ageing, collection activity and provide regular reports.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors, supplying required documentation.
• Assess and update customer credit limits quarterly.
• Conduct balance confirmations for top and regular customers.
• Ensure sales invoices, credit/debit notes are booked, reconciled and filed promptly.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Accounts Receivable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with SAP and Oracle ERP systems.
• Detail‑oriented, self‑driven and passionate about numbers.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• SAP
• Oracle