Accounts Receivable (AR) Clerk

Accounts Receivable (AR) Clerk

Company Overview

Our client is a leading property company specialising in the development, leasing, and management of commercial and industrial real estate across South Africa.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will manage an allocated Accounts Receivable portfolio, including billing, collections, receipting, reconciliations, query resolution, and selected cashbook functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Process accurate monthly billing, invoices, and statements
  
• Manage collections, payment follow -ups, and arrears
  
• Allocate receipts and resolve unallocated transactions
  
• Investigate and resolve account queries
  
• Prepare accounts receivable reconciliations
  
• Perform allocated cashbook processing and reconciliations
  
• Ensure accurate age analysis and financial records
  

Minimum Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12
  
• Finance or Accounting qualification advantageous
  
• 2–3 years’ experience in Accounts Receivable or Debtors
  
• Sage experience essential
  
• Strong debt collection and credit control experience
  
• Property industry experience advantageous
  
• MDA experience preferred
  
• Intermediate Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivots, reconciliations)
  

Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication and relationship management skills
  
• High attention to detail and accuracy
  
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  
• Strong organisational and problem -solving abilities
  
• Reliable transport and willingness to be based in East London