Accounts Receivable Officer

Minimum requirements:

• At least 3 years relevant working experience
• Matric
• Logistics/ Rental background would be an advantage.
• Understands administrative procedures in department.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and Excel
• Embrace and Freightware knowledge would be an advantage.

Responsibilities:

• Collect monies owed to the company by customers who have been approved for extended credit terms.
• Monitor credit limits.
• Liaise with customers regarding payments due and credit notes requested.
• Report to management on the above
• Obtain remittance advices for payments that reflect on the bank statements.
• Allocate payments on the Embrace/Freightware system.
• Compile debtor reconciliations for every overdue account
• Supply copy statements, invoices, credit notes and PODs/rental agreements to customers upon request
• Liaise with Sales Representatives regarding any unresolved issues on their designated accounts.
• Log all queries resulting in delayed payments with the Queries department and ensure that they are resolved timeously.
• Maintain excellent DSOs in line with the days authorised
• Maintain professional conduct.
• Assist in relevant operations/operational functions as required.
• Ensure standards of Health and Safety are maintained.
• Maintain housekeeping standards daily.
• Follow correct dress code in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures