Cape Town: Accounts Receivable (German speaking Onsite) posted by Datafin
Posted on 2025-04-29 00:00:00
| Employer | Datafin |
|---|---|
| Category | Other Finance/Accounting |
| Location | Western Cape / Cape Town |
Job Summary
Cape Town – Western Cape – South Africa
- Invoicing & Billing: Generate and issue accurate invoices for German-speaking clients, ensuring alignment with company policies, subscription agreements, and applicable terms.
- Payment Collections: Actively manage outstanding invoices and follow up on overdue accounts, communicating with clients via phone, email, and written correspondence in German.
- Customer Support & Dispute Resolution: Address client payment issues, billing discrepancies, and queries in a timely and professional manner, working closely with the customer service team to resolve problems and ensure satisfaction.
- Account Reconciliation: Perform regular reconciliations of accounts receivable, ensuring that all payments and transactions are accurately recorded in the system.
- Reporting: Provide accurate reports on outstanding receivables, aging accounts, and collections progress to senior management, highlighting any concerns or potential risks.
- Customer Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients, acting as the primary point of contact for all accounts receivable inquiries.
- Subscription Billing Management: Ensure smooth billing processes for subscription-based clients, managing renewals, upgrades, downgrades, and cancellations in line with company policies.
- Collaboration Across Teams: Work closely with the sales, customer service, and finance teams to ensure the timely and accurate processing of all transactions and help address any client concerns.
- System Updates & Data Entry: Maintain accurate customer records, payment terms, and transaction details in the companys accounting system.
- Compliance & Accuracy: Ensure compliance with company procedures, local regulations, and accounting standards in all receivable activities.
- Language Proficiency: Native or home language proficiency in German (both written and spoken) is essential. Fluency in English is also required. Additional languages are a plus.
- Education: A degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
- Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in accounts receivable, credit control, or finance, with a strong preference for candidates with experience in subscription-based business models (e.g., SaaS, subscription services, etc.).
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms) and Microsoft Excel.
- Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and accuracy when processing payments, reconciling accounts, and handling vendor data.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German and English, with the ability to professionally interact with vendors and colleagues.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve discrepancies and issues independently.
- Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and handle a high volume of transactions in a fast-paced environment.
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