Senior Accounts Receivable Analyst

Senior Accounts Receivable Analyst - 3 Month Contract (potential for extension)

Start date: 1 October

Location: V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

Working arrangement: Hybrid - 3 days in the office

We are recruiting for a Senior Accounts Receivable Analyst to join a finance shared services environment on a 3-month contract. This role is ideal for an experienced accounts receivable professional with strong SAP expertise, excellent attention to detail, and the confidence to support month-end activities, reconciliations, reporting, query resolution and stakeholder engagement.

Duties:

• Manage day-to-day accounts receivable and credit operations to support cash collection targets and customer expectations.
• Complete statement runs and support month-end close activities, including reporting uploads and issue resolution.
• Assist with complex account or stock reconciliations and support timely clearing of suspense items.
• Manage a portfolio of customers, monitor overdue balances and drive query resolution.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports, including age analysis and order-taking reports.
• Provide SAP accounts receivable support, training and guidance to users.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, sales teams and customers to resolve queries and maintain strong working relationships.
• Contribute to process improvement, compliance and operational efficiency across accounts receivable and credit processes.

• Minimum 5 years' accounts receivable experience.
• Strong SAP accounts receivable knowledge and practical system expertise.
• Matric required; tertiary qualification preferred.
• Credit management qualification would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work accurately, meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities with limited supervision.
• Confident stakeholder management, influencing and negotiation skills.