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Receivables Lead - La Mercy

Job in Durban, 4056, South Africa
Listing for: HC Recruit
Contract position
Listed on 2026-07-01
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Accounting & Finance
  • Finance & Banking
    Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Accounting & Finance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
DBN
000292 - Receivables Lead(3 month contract) - La Mercy

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.

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