We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Receivable (AR) Accountant in South Africa. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the timely and accurate processing of customer payments, managing account reconciliations, and ensuring smooth communication with internal and external stakeholders. This role requires strong analytical skills, a hands-on attitude, and a customer-focused mindset.
AR Accountant (m/f/d)
Johannesburg, Hybrid
Full-time
Permanent employee
Our Vision
Your mission
- Perform daily reconciliation of customer cash receipts in the bank.
- Allocate incoming payments to the correct invoices, applying settlement discounts where applicable.
- Provide regular and accurate customer statements, ensuring all data is up to date.
- Recalculate and match rebates against expected values; identify discrepancies.
- Investigate and resolve any differences or mismatches in customer accounts.
- Maintain proactive communication with customers regarding overdue accounts via email and phone.
- Support the issuance of credit notes, including non-operational adjustments.
- Assist with additional accounting and finance tasks as required, related to AR processes.
Your profile
- Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum 2–3 years of experience in an AR, credit control, or finance role.
- Strong understanding of accounts receivable processes and financial reconciliation.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and experience with ERP systems (XERO,Cin7 or similar).
- Excellent communication skills — both written and verbal.
- Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
About us
Positec Group is an international company headquartered in Suzhou, China, with more than 4,000 employees worldwide, operating primarily under the Worx and Kress brands. As one of the leading suppliers of robotic mowers, power tools and garden tools, our goal is to offer our customers the right tools and smart ideas for the implementation of their projects.
At our EMEA headquarter in Cologne, we are an open and diverse team of nearly 80 people, consisting of doers, thinkers and analysts. In addition to the contribution that each individual makes to our success story, togetherness also plays a major role for us. We don't just talk about social responsibility, we live it.
"Profit alone cannot inspire a company to become a great company [...] Whether it's developing products that are safe, valuing each and every employee, being a good citizen in our community, or minimizing our carbon footprint; it's all part of our shared dream to build a sincere sustainable company." - Don Gao (CEO Positec Technology)