Senior AR Accountant

An opportunity for a skilled professional to manage end-to-end accounts receivable processes within an international, multi-entity environment.

Cape Town, UK working hours (Monday to Friday 8-5 pm)

Salary: R35 000 - R50 000 p/m.

About Our Client

This organization operates in a multi-entity and international environment. They specialize in financial operations and require support for accounts receivable, credit control, and stakeholder management.

The Role: Senior AR Accountant

This role exists to manage the end-to-end accounts receivable process and ensure accurate credit control. It contributes to the business by maintaining customer records, facilitating collections, and managing stakeholder queries. The focus includes month-end close procedures and continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

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  Manage the end-to-end accounts receivable process with 4+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, or Finance Operations to ensure timely invoicing, collections, and cash allocation.

  
  


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  Monitor outstanding receivables and proactively follow up on overdue invoices to ensure timely collections.

  
  


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  Act as the primary contact for German-speaking customers regarding invoicing and payment queries.

  
  


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  Manage the end-to-end intercompany reconciliation process and support month-end and year-end close processes.

  
  


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  Identify opportunities to improve billing, collection, and cash allocation processes.

  
  


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  Work closely with internal teams, including sales, operations, and finance, to resolve billing issues.

  
  


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  Prepare and review revenue-related accruals and adjustments where necessary.

  
  

About You

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  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

  
  


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  4+ years’ experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, or Finance Operations.

  
  


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  Fluency in German (written and spoken).

  
  


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  Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

  
  


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  Strong understanding of accounts receivable processes, invoicing, collections, and reconciliations.

  
  


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  Experience working within a multi-entity or international environment.

  
  


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  No accent.

  
  


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  Solid track record.

  
  


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  Currently studying towards a professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) is desirable.

  
  


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  Fluency in Dutch (written and spoken) is desirable.

  
  


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  Experience using Xero and/or Exact accounting systems is desirable.

  
  


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  Knowledge of European VAT regulations related to invoicing is desirable.