About the job
Leading the Accounts Receivable collections and operations, to deliver a reliable and high-quality service to Customers (both internal & external)
This position reports to the Finance Director

Strategic Management
Develop and drive the department serving the Group of companies represented throughout South Africa and in the process of growing also across border and internationally.
Responsible for the overall for the performance of all AR activities.
Ensure the execution and improvement of processes assigned to the department, aiming to achieve the strategic objectives assigned to the department.
Responsible for the providing timely and accurate recording of transaction in scope and complying with financial policies & standard processes.
This role will involve a large amount of Customer contact (Both internal with local Business Partners/Project Managers and/or staff in Operations or external clients) so excellent interpersonal skills and a strong Customer focused approach are required, along with a positive and professional attitude to tasks allocated, and effective application of knowledge and experience.
To improve overall Net working capital.

Stakeholder and Staff Management
Full understanding of the end-to-end business processes related to Accounts Receivable.
Ensure that the Accounts Receivable Department provides quality service to both internal & external Customers.
Ensure the Department meets overall KPI’s set.
Ensure good relationships are built and maintained with all relevant parties. This includes fellow colleagues, Project managers/Business Partners, Business Development, & External clients.
Create and maintain relationships with the Business Partners/Project Managers so as to create the opportunity to understand and influence the environment.
Create and maintain good working relationships with other Finance Departments and Operations.
Manage the full accounts receivable process in a project environment including collection, Cash forecasting, Customer account reconciliations and query handling, Customer limit maintenance, accounts analysis & reporting, monthly invoicing and issue client’s statements and reconciliation of accounts, solving Accounts Receivable issues.
Ensure compliance with all finance policies, including Credit Risk Policy and Debtors insurance policy.
Manage the Department’s performance of the process.
Full understanding of the company Credit Risk Management process and ensure proactive risk management in this regard but related to the Accounts Receivable Process in general.
Policy and Standard Operating Procedure development and implementation as is appropriate to empower the Organisation and ensure efficient and effective Accounts Receivable processes and management.
Constantly seeking opportunities to enhance the system towards more efficient and effective processing, including but not limited to automation.
Timeous, relevant and accurate reporting per the expectations of the Project managers/Business Partners, Business Development and the various other stakeholders to the Finance (and Accounts Receivable) Department including but not limited to the Exco and Board.
Support the annual financial audit process as is appropriate.
Ensure timely collection of monies due
Monitor and report on deviation from credit standards
Ensure timely and accurate invoicing, all receipts are posted, applied, correctness of the customer statement.
Make recommendations to improve quality of invoicing and collection procedures
Weekly reporting of invoicing totals/aging totals/cash receipts/invoice adjustments
Manage cash application making sure all cash receipts are applied
Performing ad hoc and monthly credit and accounts receivable reviews with the management team of group companies.
Produce and analyse accounts receivable reports.

Key knowledge areas and competencies
Business procedures
Financial Analysis and interpretation
Analytical
Excellent communication skills- upward, downward and lateral
Conflict management
Ability to priorities in order to meet multiple deadlines
Planning and organizing
Ability to work independently
Detail orientated
Should maintain good relationship with co-workers, stakeholders, clients of the company

Personal competencies
Goal orientated
Proactive
Problem solving skills
Ability to work under pressure
A strong participative team member
Positive attitude
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Managerial skills
Integrity and trust
Assertive with excellent negotiation & problem-solving skills

Qualifications and experience
B com or similar
6-8 Years’ experience in Accounts Receivable or in a similar financial role
Experience in leading a team
Experience in a project and/or engineering consulting environment will be advantageous