Accountant
Lexdan Select · Stellenbosch, Western Cape
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exdan Select is assisting a company in the agri/manufacturing sector with their search for a Debtors Accountant based in Klapmuts, Cape Winelands.
Duties & Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities
- Issue accurate and timely sales invoices and credit notes to customers.
- Process daily cashbook entries and ensure the cashbook remains fully up to date.
- Process and allocate incoming customer payments against correct invoices daily.
- Monitor customer accounts for overdue balances and chase payments via email and telephone.
- Prepare payment refund runs for approval by management. This includes local and overseas customers.
- Perform monthly reconciliations of the sales ledger control account.
- Management the full credit application process. Add new customers to the accounting system.
- Investigate and resolve customer billing disputes and internal queries quickly.
- Prepare weekly and monthly aging reports and cash flow forecasts.
- Prepare monthly customer statements and distribute via email.
- Identify opportunities for systems and process improvement within the accounts receivable function.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing and audit requests relating to trade receivables.
Desired Experience & Qualification
Requirements and Skills
- National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Bookkeeping (preferred).
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a Finance, Sales Ledger Accountant, Debtors Controller, or Accounts Receivable Accountant.
- Experience using Sage 200, Acumatica, SAP Business One, Pastel Evolution, Xero, or similar ERP/accounting systems.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including reporting, analysis, and financial modelling.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Experience working within an import/export, wholesale, distribution, manufacturing, or international trading environment.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating with UK-based colleagues.
Package & Remuneration
R25 000 - R33 000 pm