Accounts Receivable Specialist
Somewhere
🇿🇦 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 R18,500 – R55,500 ZAR. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Position:Accounts Receivable SpecialistWorking Hours:Full-Time│Mon - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm PSTSearch Location:Latin America│South Africa│PhilippinesSalary:$1000-2200:The Final Salary Offer depends on the client’s decision, interview results,and experience
About the Role:
We are seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to take ownership of collections and resolve backlogs efficiently.
Role Responsibilities:
The primary function of this role is to recover outstanding receivables, reduce aging balances, and restore consistent cash flow through proactive collections and account management.
* Take full ownership of aging accounts receivable (90+ days past due)
* Execute consistent outbound outreach (calls, emails) to collect outstanding balances
* Negotiate payment plans and resolve billing discrepancies with clients
* Maintain detailed records of all collection activities
* Prioritize high-value and long-outstanding accounts for resolution
* Collaborate with internal teams to clarify account details and resolve disputes
* Provide regular reporting on collection progress and remaining backlog
* Establish and improve AR processes to prevent future backlog issues
Requirements:
* Proven experience in accounts receivable, collections, or billing
* Strong track record of recovering aged receivables
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills
* High level of persistence and follow-through
* Strong organizational and time management skills
* Ability to manage sensitive financial conversations professionally
* Comfortable working independently in a remote environment
* Strong English communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
* Has at least 2-5 years experience working with financial services, retirement plans, or tax-related products
* Familiarity with high-net-worth or business-owner clients
* Experience handling complex billing structures or service-based invoicing
* Background in reducing large AR backlogs
What This Role Offers:
* Clear, high-impact objective with measurable success (backlog reduction)
* Opportunity to take ownership of a critical financial function
* Exposure to specialized retirement and tax-advantaged financial structures
* Stable, established company with decades of experience
Who This Role is Ideal For
* Collections professionals who enjoy closing out aged receivables
* Individuals who are persistent, detail-oriented, and results-driven
* Candidates comfortable handling high-value financial conversations
* Self-starters who can take ownership and drive outcomes independently
NOTE:We prioritize the processing of one application at a time. If you have applied for multiple job openings within our organization, we kindly request that you direct any update inquiries to the team responsible for handling your initial application.
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 R18,500/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,000/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — 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 685 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →