JOB TITLE:
Account Receivable Lead
LOCATION:
Hybrid (Remote, Stellenbosch & Century City Office)
ABOUT HYPERCLEAR TECHNOLOGIES:
Hyperclear Technologies is a division of Hyperclear Global Investments, a technology investment holding company headquartered in Mauritius with regional offices in South Africa, Uruguay, and the United Kingdom.
At Hyperclear Technologies, our portfolio of industry-leading technology companies provides clients with a complementary suite of products and services to increase performance through optimisation. We operate at the forefront of innovation, offering solutions that span cyber security, cloud infrastructure, business intelligence, robotic and business process automation, credit analytics, and more.
Why Join Us?
Joining Hyperclear Technologies gives you the unique opportunity to work across a range of exciting and diverse brands in the technology space, including:
- Cyberlogic: A managed solutions provider specialising in cyber security, cloud, infrastructure, and business intelligence.
- Flokzu: A no-code business process management platform that allows users to automate complex business processes with a simple drag-and-drop interface, serving customers in 70 countries worldwide.
- Cogent: A tech company operating under the banner of hyper-automation is recognised as the only pure-play hyper-automation company in the EMEA region. Cogent partners with Blue Prism, a leader in Connected Robotic Process Automation.
- Principa: A consulting and analytics business with innovative financial services products designed to foster financial inclusion and access to credit in emerging markets through custom-built decisioning technology.
- Kaleidoscope: A boutique organisational design consultancy that equips companies to tackle the challenges of the modern workplace, focusing on new ways of working in a digital era.
Hyperclear Technologies provides a dynamic, forward-thinking environment where you can broaden your horizons and engage with cutting-edge technologies and leading industry thinkers. Our team members are integral to enabling our vision of unlocking human potential through technology, making a tangible impact on businesses and communities worldwide.
By joining Hyperclear Technologies, you are not just joining a company; you are becoming a key player in a growing stable of brands dedicated to innovation, excellence, and making a difference.
Explore the possibilities with us and help drive the future of technology.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The purpose of the Accounts Receivable Lead is to manage the Accounts receivable function, including ownership of 1) all internal controls related to the Accounts Receivable function and 2) the organisation's cash inflow activities. This position will play a crucial role in the finance department to help achieve their goals and objectives. The role is responsible for accurate and complete billing and the timeous collection of the company’s to reduce outstanding debtor’s book, decrease company risk to an acceptable level and optimise cash flow. At the same time the position requires delivery to be done within a strong Customer Centric approach, being an ambassador for the company’s reputation externally and internally.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Account Receivable functions:
- Leading the debtor’s team in line with the company’s Go4Growth model.
- Oversee the finance team ticket board to ensure tickets are actioned within set timelines.
- Responsible for the billing integrity of the group companies.
- Design, implement and maintain controls and processes to support accurate and timely billing.
- Review and improve the debtors workflow with implementation of internal controls.
- Cash flow forecasting and planning. Ensure that we maintain adequate cash flow to meet our operational needs. Mainly focusing on managing and monitoring cash inflows.
- Responsible for all debt collection functions and tracking of payment plans.
- Escalate and reduce risk of any customers at risk.
- Stakeholder Communication. Interact with various stakeholders, including internal teams, auditors, and regulatory agencies, to provide transparency and maintain trust.
Accounting Functions:
- Monthly Debtors reporting and analysis
- Monthly variance analysis. (Cost of Sales vs Revenue).
- Accountable for timely bank account reconciliation.
- Specialist in reconciliation of customer accounts.
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of Customer invoices and overseeing the integration between our MSP system and accounting package.
- Supply accurate Revenue and Accounts Receivable information during annual external audits.
- Accurate mapping of General Ledger Accounts
- Vetting of customer credit notes
Personal Development:
- Continuously grow as per our Values.
- Communication (Written and Verbal) meets the Company's Standards.
- Meets Development targets as set out in Growth Plan.
- Willingness to empower yourself to enable career growth.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Understanding of financial reporting, cash management, audit, and compliance.
- Debt collection Specialist
- Ability to inspire, motivate and empower team members to achieve shared goals through leadership.
- Integrated / Automated billing experience.
- Implementation of internal controls
- Advanced MS Office skills (Fully competent in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook)
- Advanced Xero Skills or similar Accounting System.
- Intermediate integration skills. (Cloud Depot, Power BI, Xero and Autotask)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Advanced understanding of VAT processing
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
- Compulsory Relevant Tertiary Financial Qualification. (Preferred – Bachelor of Commerce Degree)
- Minimum 5 years of working experience in an Accounts Receivable Lead role or leading an accounting team.
Should you work from home, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have uninterrupted internet connectivity and a ‘work-like’ environment at your home location to deliver your best in terms of performance and productivity.
