Accounts Receivable (AR) Clerk

Accounts Receivable (AR) Clerk Finance Staff Unlimited Recruitment Pty Ltd T/A MPC Recruitment Group EC East London , South Africa Until 2026/07/25 Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

Billing Administration Ensure accurate monthly billing in accordance with leases/contracts

Formation / Diplômes

Validate billing information and ensure correctness prior to processing Issue invoices and statements timeously Review and approve pre?billing reports for accuracy Prepare and process ad?hoc invoices Maintain accurate customer files and billing documents Collections Proactively manage tenant/customer collections within allocated portfolio Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly follow-ups to ensure adherence to payment terms Maintain and develop strong customer relationships Diarize and follow up on agreed payment arrangements Escalate persistent or high?risk arrears to Team Lead/Management Ensure effective relationship management to support timely account settlement Receipting Accurately and timeously allocate customer receipts Investigate and resolve unallocated receipts

Localisation

Correct misallocations daily to maintain accurate balances Ensure no receipt reversals are processed without proper authorisation Process refunds/credits only once approved Maintain accurate receipting records for audit and reconciliation purposes Query Management Investigate and resolve billing, receipting and allocation queries Maintain query logs and ensure timeous resolution in line with SLA Liaise with internal departments to resolve customer issues Always ensure excellent customer service Accounts Receivable Reconciliations Prepare accounts receivable reconciliations when required. Identify and address reconciling items promptly. Ensure accounts receivable age analysis accurately reflects all payments, invoices and credits

Support month?end close requirements through accurate reconciliations Cashbook Responsibilities (As Allocated) Perform allocated cashbook processing and reconciliations Ensure no duplication of entries Investigate reconciling items and clear within acceptable timelines Maintain accurate bank?to?ledger reconciliations

KEY FINANCIAL CONTROL REQUIREMENT

It is essential for accounts receivable that all age analyses are: Accurate Correctly allocated Free from misposted or unallocated items Reconciled in line with month?end and statutory requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

Matric (Grade 12) required; relevant certificate/diploma in Finance/Accounting will be advantageous.

Expérience

Minimum 2–3 years' experience as a Debtors Clerk/Accounts Receivable Clerk. Proven Accounts Receivable (AR) processing experience on Sage (capturing/allocations, invoicing, statements, age analysis, customer account maintenance). Strong debt collecting experience (follow-ups, payment arrangements, dispute resolution and escalation where required). Experience in property/building portfolio accounts (tenant billing and collections, arrears management, reconciliations) will be advantageous. MDA (property management system) experience is preferential. Sound understanding of credit control principles and internal controls.

Intermediate Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivots, reconciliations) and strong attention to detail. SKILLS: Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and professional client/tenant engagement. Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and manage a high-volume portfolio. Free. No credit card required. Interested in this role? Sign up to continue Free. No credit card required.

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