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Accounts Receivable Accountant – Debtors

South Africa, Western Cape
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Area: South Africa, Western Cape
Sector: Financial Services
Posted: 21 March 2026

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Accounts Receivable Accountant – Debtors

Dive into the fast-paced world of digital finance where every payment counts and cash flow keeps the engine roaring. You’ll be the sharp-eyed guardian of debtors’ books in our clients credit loans finance team, juggling daily disbursements, slick reconciliations, and query-busting heroics to keep everything ticking over smoothly.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Picture this: you’re at the heart of it all, ensuring month-end reports land bang on time while nailing those tight deadlines.
  • Whip up spot-on debtors’ reporting for month-end, chasing down every detail
  • Handle customer receipts, settlements, and refunds with laser precision – reconcile them fast and flawlessly
  • Fire off daily disbursements to customers, linking up with sales and underwriting to sort their needs pronto
  • Keep a crystal-clear query log, execute instructions without a hitch, and reconcile disbursements every single day
  • Tackle debtor queries head-on, smashing SLA turnaround times every time
  • Nail daily bank recs and cashbook processing like a pro
  • Dish out monthly receipts data to stakeholders who need it fresh
  • Scrutinise debtors’ ageing reports, zap irregularities, and keep the books pristine
  • Spot and fix errors in system flows into the Finance ERP, drawing on solid accounting know-how
  • Team up with collections, risk, devs, and call centre crews to resolve issues before they snowball
  • Process write-offs, recoveries, and debt collector receipts accurately and on the dot
  • Minimise unallocated receipts and suspense accounts through proactive hustle
  • Manage intercompany transactions and billings each month
  • Balance general ledger and sheet recs, plus journal entries and ad-hoc invoicing
  • Stick to internal controls, document everything meticulously, and back audits with ease
  • Jump into ad-hoc analysis, reporting, or whatever the Financial Manager throws your way

WHAT YOU BRING

  • You’ve got the quals and experience to hit the ground running in this high-energy finance setup.
  • Tertiary qualification in Accounting or Finance – non-negotiable
  • At least 5 years in accounting, bookkeeping, finance, or analysis
  • Excel wizardry (plus Word and PowerPoint mastery) and ace with financial systems
  • Proficiency in AI and data analytics to supercharge your game