Accounts Receivable Specialist (Remote
Somewhere
πΏπ¦ 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 β 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
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.
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.
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.
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