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Assistant Accounts Receivable Manager

Johannesburg
Salary: R600 000.00 - R700 000.00 Per Month
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Accounting
Reference: NFP015398/Roby

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Employer: Network Recruitment

Job Advertisement for an Accounts Receivable Manager.

One of our Manufacturing companies in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced and results-driven Accounts Receivable Manager to join our team. This critical leadership role will oversee a dynamic team of 25+ professionals, focusing on optimizing our order-to-cash process, managing credit risk, and driving team performance to meet business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:
As the Accounts Receivable Manager, you will:

Lead and mentor the AR team to ensure efficient, compliant, and timely customer invoice processing, collections, and cash application.
Develop strategies to improve KPIs for the invoice-to-cash process and reduce overdue debt.
Manage credit risk by implementing robust credit policies, conducting solvency checks, and reducing bad debt.
Oversee the month-end AR closing process, ensuring accurate cash allocations, provisions, and revenue recognition.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and customers to resolve credit and payment issues effectively.
Drive individual and team performance improvement through training, coaching, and performance management.
Champion process improvements and automation projects to enhance AR efficiency.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and external regulations.

What We’re Looking For:

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree required; a Master’s Degree is an added advantage.
Experience:
- 6-8 years in a senior credit management role, with at least 5 years in FMCG.
- Proven experience managing large teams and fostering team development.
- Expertise with SAP and exposure to automation/digitization projects.
Skills:
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commercial acumen with a proactive, results-oriented mindset.

How to Apply:
Submit your CV and cover letter to rpeskin@networkfinance.co.za with the subject line: Financial Accountant Application – [Your Name].
ð Deadline to Apply: 07 December
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About Network Recruitment

Network Recruitment

Network Recruitment is a leading specialist recruitment company in the fields of IT, Finance and Engineering.

Since our establishment in 1987, we have been at the forefront of the specialist recruitment industry. Network Recruitment’s key to success is the focus on delivering superior quality service by developing and maintaining an exclusive focus on sourcing high-calibre skills for medium-sized to JSE-listed companies operating in these three niche sectors across South Africa.

Our experience in permanent and contract-based recruitment enables us to provide you with recruitment solutions that meet your long- and short-term needs.

Network Recruitment is a division of ADvTECH Resourcing, the recruitment arm of the national JSE-listed ADvTECH Limited Group a leader in quality education, training, skills development and placement services.