Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Company: Bitrecruit Client / Employer: Occupop Posted: Job reference: 451c502f9a8c3595e0ddc b24d Overview Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist responsible for accurate invoicing, maintaining the sales ledger, reconciling payments and improving billing processes in a fast‑paced managed services and technology environment. Key Responsibilities Own and deliver accurate and timely invoicing across ad hoc, weekly, and recurring managed service billing. Maintain the integrity of the sales ledger, including reconciliations, payments and direct debit activity. Act as a key point of contact for accounts receivable queries, ensuring timely and professional resolution for internal and external stakeholders. Support effective credit control and cash collection, helping to minimise aged debt and protect cash flow. Ensure billing accuracy and completeness, working closely with Sales, Service Delivery and Operations to resolve issues and prevent revenue leakage. Contribute to continuous improvement of billing processes, reporting and controls to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Identify and address billing discrepancies and revenue leakage, supporting accurate invoicing and improved cash realisation. Experience and Expertise Matric/Grade 12, with further finance, bookkeeping or accounting study advantageous. Previous experience in an accounts receivable, debtors, credit control, accounting or bookkeeping role. Strong numerical skills, data accuracy and excellent attention to detail. Good working knowledge of Excel, accounting systems and maintaining accurate debtor records, cash allocations and remittance information. A sound understanding of accounting principles, including invoicing, reconciliations, collections, month‑end processes and VAT. Strong customer service and communication skills, with the ability to resolve account queries, follow up on outstanding payments and explain financial information clearly. A cooperative, thoughtful and reliable approach, with a preference for working accurately, following process and building positive working relationships. Desirable Qualifications Experience of working in a managed services, technology or other services‑led business with recurring billing models. Knowledge of Xero, Sage Pastel, ConnectWise or similar accounting, billing or ERP systems. Understanding of South African VAT requirements, tax invoicing standards and debtor control practices. A relevant qualification in accounting, finance or bookkeeping, such as ICB, diploma‑level finance studies or a related qualification recognised in the South African market. Exposure to recognised professional pathways or further finance study, such as SAIPA, CIMA or related bookkeeping or accounting qualifications. Experience of billing in construction or other contract‑based environments, including staged billing and management of complex client requirements. Benefits Competitive salary and training and development. Leave entitlement of 15 days plus one volunteer day. Medical aid allowance. Retirement annuity allowance with 4% employer contribution. Social events throughout the year. Technology loans. Wellbeing initiatives. Long service leave. Reward and recognition awards. Lunches on All‑In Office Days. Equal opportunities. OryxAlign is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. In accordance with the Employment Equity Act of South Africa, we actively promote diversity and the fair treatment of all individuals, regardless of race, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist
OCCUPOP
cape town, cape town
Published 3 days ago
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