Senior Accounts Officer – Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Africa.

📋 Description

• Assume responsibility for the accounts inbox, responding promptly and professionally to finance-related inquiries.

• Generate and send invoices to international clients accurately and in a timely manner.

• Oversee accounts receivable, track outstanding balances, and follow up on overdue payments.

• Process invoices from suppliers and publishers while managing the accounts payable cycle.

• Reconcile accounts, investigate discrepancies, and resolve billing issues.

• Maintain precise and up-to-date ledgers and financial records.

• Manage high-volume invoicing and transactions in multiple currencies.

• Liaise with clients, agencies, publishers, and suppliers to address account-related inquiries.

• Assist in transitioning the existing UK-based accounts function.

• Develop reliable processes and maintain an organized debtors book.

• Contribute to the growth of the South African finance function, with the opportunity to mentor a junior team member.

• Within the initial 90 days, take charge of the accounts function, ensure a seamless transition from the UK, uphold accurate ledgers, and establish an efficiently managed debtors book.

⛳️ Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience in accounts receivable, accounts payable, and reconciliations, ideally with four or more years in the field.

• Experience billing international clients and managing foreign currencies; familiarity with GBP, EUR, and AED is a plus.

• High proficiency in cloud accounting software and Excel.

• An accounting degree or progress toward a relevant professional qualification, such as SAIPA, CIMA, or ACCA.

• Background in media, advertising, or agency finance, including publisher payments and campaign billing, is advantageous.

• Excellent written English skills and the ability to manage professional correspondence with international stakeholders.

• Confidence in independently managing day-to-day accounts operations.

• Potential for advancement into a supervisory position.

• Highly organized, meticulous, and detail-oriented.

• Self-motivated and comfortable working remotely with minimal supervision.

• Clear and confident communicator.

• Professional and persistent in following up on overdue payments.

• Dependable and responsive during agreed-upon working hours.

• Capable of taking ownership of inquiries and seeing them through to resolution.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonuses.

• Opportunity for professional growth and development.

• Flexible working hours and remote work options.

• Supportive team environment and mentorship opportunities.