Website Southern Oil (Pty)
Southern Oil (Pty) Ltd. (SOILL), a leader in the edible, feed, and industrial oil industry since 1995. Committed to top-quality, locally sourced oil products, we play a vital role in South Africa’s agriculture sector, with state-of-the-art facilities and rigorous quality standards that make us a trusted choice for consumers and businesses alike. We excel in creating customised products to meet various client needs, from retails and bulk to food services and wholesale solutions.
Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable Management
Process incoming payments promptly and accurately
Generate and send out invoices to customers
Reconcile accounts receivable ledger to ensure all payments are accounted for and properly posted
Monitor customer accounts for delayed or missed payments
Customer Interaction:
Communicate with customers via phone, email, and in-person to resolve billing queries and discrepancies
Provide timely and accurate responses to customer inquiries regarding their accounts
Collections
Follow up on overdue invoices and payments
Implement and manage payment plans for customers with overdue balances
Escalate collection issues to the relevant manager or department
Record Keeping:
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all accounts receivable transactions
Prepare regular reports on accounts receivable status, including aging reports
Compliance
Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant accounting regulations.
Facilitate new credit approvals / increase in existing limits
Month-End and Year-End Close
Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, including account reconciliations and audit preparations
Collaborate with the finance team to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
Health and Safety
Participate in safety forums and attend relevant training/programmes
Report all safety incidents to the relevant people
Comply with safety policies and procedures
Wear protective clothing (where applicable) at all times
Requirements
Grade 12, coupled with relevant tertiary qualification
Working knowledge of SAP, recommended
A minimum of 2 years relevant working experience essential
Working experience related to a retail environment recommended
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
