Receivables Lead

About the position

DBN000292 - Receivables Lead - Durban

Purpose of the Job: 








To lead the Accounts Receivable function by ensuring timely collections, healthy cash flow, and efficient debtors processes.








Required Qualifications:

• Bookkeeping qualification with 3+ years’ experience in a similar role.
• Accounting/Finance degree advantageous.
• Skilled in Sage X3, Microsoft Excel, and Google Sheets.

Technical Competencies & Experience:

• Lead and mentor a team of debtors clerks.
• Manage the full Accounts Receivable (AR) process, including invoicing, collections, credit control, and cash flow optimisation.
• Monitor customer accounts, credit limits, and payment terms while resolving overdue accounts and disputes.
• Ensure accurate invoice processing, reconciliations, GL allocations, and timely submission of customer statements and portal uploads.
• Handling account queries, supporting customer onboarding, and delivering excellent service.
• Prepare and analyse AR reports, debtor ageing, cash flow forecasts, and performance metrics.
• Manage month-end processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, revenue recognition, provisions, and reporting accuracy.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with a strong work ethic and commitment to ethics.

Please Note - Should you not hear back from us within the next 2 weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Desired Skills:

• Sage X3
• Accounts Receivable
• Google Sheets