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Accounts Receivable Specialist (Remote

Somewhere

Fully Remote
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πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R25,900 – R33,300 ZAR. This role is suited for senior-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa β€” whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.

Job Description

Role Summary:Oversee all receivables activities and ensure accurate, timely reconciliation of payments and forecasting of collections.

Key Responsibilities:
* Manage AR aging reports and client outreach for collections
* Reconcile payments in QuickBooks Online and bank account statements
* Collaborate with the sales and service teams on invoicing
* Forecast future receivables and generate reports for leadership
* Track invoice statuses (sent, viewed, paid, overdue) using QuickBooks Online.
* Ensure invoice numbers and due dates sync correctly to monday.com AR tracking board
* Create and manage customer billing profiles including payment terms (e.g., Net 30/Net 45)
* Pull weekly AR aging reports in QuickBooks and cross-check with monday.com pipeline.
* Generate customer-specific reports (by region, rep, or industry) to identify slow payers or consistent delinquents.
* Prepare monthly dashboards on receivables status, DSO (Days Sales Outstanding), and cash inflow projections.
* Send proactive reminders for upcoming or overdue payments via email or monday.com notification automation.
* Follow up with phone calls or templated sequences.
* Escalate persistent non-payment accounts to leadership with full payment history and notes.
Requirements:
* 5+ years in AR or finance roles
* Experience with QBO and Fishbowl preferred
* Strong attention to detail and communication skills

Tips for South African Applicants

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Timezone Advantage

South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.

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Salary in Context

At R25,900/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,400/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.

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Application Tips

Tailor your CV to international standards β€” use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.

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Load Shedding Preparedness

If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.

About Somewhere

Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 608 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs β†’