Administrator: Accounts Receivable (Durban) at Mustek Limited

Job Purpose:

• Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer transactions related to accounts receivable. Submits invoices, PODs & statements to customers. Maintains and updates customer files, including name or address changes, mergers, or mailing attentions. Obtains revenue and complete receivable transactions. Perform routine clerical, bookkeeping, accounting, and administrative work to accomplish the financial functions of the company.

Responsibilities:

Accounts Receivable

• Prepares work to be accomplished by gathering and sorting documents and related information.
• Obtains revenue by verifying transaction information; computing charges and refunds; preparing and mailing invoices; identifying delinquent accounts and insufficient payments.
• Collects revenue by reminding delinquent accounts; notifying customers of overdue payments.
• Prepares financial reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Maintains accounting ledgers by posting account transactions.
• Verifies accounts by reconciling statements and transactions.
• Resolves account discrepancies by investigating documentation; issuing stop payments, payments, or adjustments.
• Maintains financial security by following internal accounting controls.
• Maintains financial historical records by filing accounting documents.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Requirements
Qualifications and Experience:

• Matric
• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or a closely related field
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in accounts receivable position

Skills and Knowledge:

• Basics of financial management principles
• Accounts payable functions
• Budgetary, accounting, and reporting systems
• Computers and electronic data processing
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Accounting principles and practices
• Good computer literacy in Microsoft applications especially Excel
• Good administrative skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to operate the necessary tools and equipment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• A high degree of accuracy
• Great attention to detail
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong accounts receivable reconciliation experience
• Ability to calculate and manage accounting figures
• Excellent reconciliation skills