Senior Accounts Officer – Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable

VirtuHire

. Take ownership of the accounts inbox and respond promptly and professionally to finance queries .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • South AfricaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in accounts receivable and accounts payable management, with a strong focus on invoicing international clients and maintaining accurate financial records. Proficient in cloud accounting software and Excel, with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

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Accounts Receivable ManagementAccounts Payable ManagementInvoicing International ClientsCloud Accounting Software ProficiencyAccounting Degree or Professional Qualification

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Hard Skills

Accounts ReceivableAccounts PayableReconciliationInvoicingMulti-Currency TransactionsFinancial Record MaintenanceLedger ManagementBilling Query ResolutionSupplier Invoice ProcessingOutstanding Balance Monitoring

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationAttention to DetailSelf-MotivatedOrganizational SkillsProfessionalism

Tools & Technologies

Cloud Accounting SoftwareExcel

Certifications & Qualifications

SAIPACIMAACCA

Industry Keywords

Media FinanceAdvertising FinanceAgency FinancePublisher PaymentsCampaign Billing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Take ownership of the accounts inbox and respond promptly and professionally to finance queries
Raise and issue invoices to international clients accurately and on time
Manage accounts receivable, monitor outstanding balances and follow up on overdue payments
Process supplier and publisher invoices and manage the accounts payable cycle
Reconcile accounts, investigate discrepancies and resolve billing queries
Maintain accurate, up-to-date ledgers and financial records
Handle high-volume, multi-currency invoicing and transactions
Communicate with clients, agencies, publishers and suppliers to resolve account queries
Support the handover of the existing UK-based accounts function
Establish reliable processes and maintain an organised debtors book
Help develop the South African finance function, with the potential to guide a junior team member
Within the first 90 days, take ownership of the accounts function, support a smooth handover from the UK, maintain accurate ledgers and establish a well-managed debtors book

Requirements

What you’ll need

Solid hands-on experience across accounts receivable, accounts payable and reconciliations, ideally four or more years
Experience invoicing international clients and handling foreign currencies; exposure to GBP, EUR and AED would be advantageous
Strong proficiency in cloud accounting software and Excel
An accounting degree or progress towards a relevant professional qualification, such as SAIPA, CIMA or ACCA
Experience in media, advertising or agency finance, including publisher payments and campaign billing, would be advantageous
Excellent written English and the ability to manage professional correspondence with international stakeholders
Confidence managing the day-to-day accounts function independently
Potential to grow into a supervisory role
Highly organised, accurate and attentive to detail
Self-motivated and comfortable working remotely with limited supervision
Clear and confident communicator
Professional and persistent when following up on overdue payments
Reliable and responsive during agreed working hours
Able to take ownership of queries and follow them through to resolution