Accounts Receivable Administrator - Speciality Fine Foods Company

This highly recognized and prominent fine food merchant and wholesale supplier are a specialist hotel, restaurant and hospitality supplier to top-tier chefs and caterers across the Western Cape. They offer a wide range of speciality and gourmet products sourced from both local and overseas suppliers. Pro Staff Select  are recruiting a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Receivable Administrator to join the Finance team of this fast-growing fine foods company in Stellenbosch.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full accounts receivable function, ensuring accurate invoicing, effective credit control, and timely collection of outstanding customer payments. This role plays a key part in maintaining healthy cash flow and strong customer relationships.

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• 2–3 years’ experience in an Accounts Receivable or Credit Control role.
• Relevant Finance or Accounting qualification
• Experience in a high-volume or FMCG environment
• Experience working with accounting or ERP systems.
• Strong MS Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

• Strong numerical and reconciliation skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service ability.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Organised, methodical, and solution-oriented.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Team player with a hands-on approach.

• Generate and issue accurate invoices and credit notes.
• Allocate and reconcile customer payments and debtor deposits.
• Manage customer accounts, including statements, queries, and reconciliations.
• Follow up on overdue accounts and implement collection procedures.
• Vet and process credit applications and monitor credit limits.
• Reconcile COD receipts and manage the COD book.
• Prepare accounts receivable aging and collection reports.
• Support cash flow forecasting and month-end processes.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.
• Assist with ad hoc Finance department duties as required.