Accounts Receivable Specialist

Role & responsibilities

1. Bank Reconciliation

• Perform regular bank reconciliations and ensure all bank transactions are accurately accounted for.
• Identify and follow up on unreconciled and unidentified bank entries.
• Ensure timely clearing of outstanding bank reconciliation items.
• Coordinate with the relevant teams for resolution of unmatched transactions.

2. Invoicing

• Prepare and process customer invoices accurately and within agreed timelines.
• Verify billing details, customer information, tax requirements, and supporting documents before invoicing.

3. Debtors Clearing & Reconciliation

• Perform customer account clearing and ensure invoices are matched against respective customer receipts.
• Reconcile customer ledgers and identify long-outstanding or unmatched items.
• Follow up with internal teams and customers for resolution of pending items.

4. Payment Entries & Bank Charges

• Record customer payment receipts accurately and on a timely basis.
• Account for bank charges and other bank-related transactions appropriately.

Preferred candidate profile

• Good understanding of Accounts Receivable and basic accounting principles.
• Strong reconciliation and analytical skills.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel.
• Working knowledge of SAP systems.
• Ability to identify and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work within timelines.