Collections Accountant

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Collections Accountant at Motus. The primary responsibilities of this position involve performing billing runs, managing the ageing of accounts, carrying out reconciliations, rectifying fund reconciliation items, and assisting with monthly reporting. **What you will do** * Daily posting of sales batches * Run billing and check for accuracy and completeness * Post billing batches * Run Ad-hoc billing daily * Run reconciles * Daily processing of rejection files * Resolve reconciling items between the operating CRM and accounting system * Monthly reconciliation of the accounting system with the Billing System Hyphen * Prepare monthly board slides * Prepare Motor Happy monthly reports * Prepare recon of policy movement report * Investigate and fix recon items from policy movement report * Reconcile Hyphen invoices to billing files submitted * Ensure age analysis are accurate and up to date * Assist with setting up arrears collection campaigns SMS file * Process Re-debit file * Prepare shortfall campaigns and Exco write off request reports * Prepare bulk cancellation file for premiums not collected * Prepare Cancellation Macro and process in GP * Run cents write off for returns and payments * Process for reinstatement request * Raising of reinstatement invoices * Prepare shortfall historical report * Prepare shortfall provision report * Investigative analysis on shortfall provision report to process fixes * Identifying inefficiencies and improving systems and processes to increase efficiencies and productivity * Ad-hoc duties **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 12 / Matric * B.Com, B.Compt or business-related degree * Minimum of 2-3 years in debit order collection/arrears collections * Motor Industry experience would be an advantage * Excellent communication verbal and written * Must be target-driven * Able to interact with a wide variety of people * Energetic * Fluent in English and ideally any other South African language/s * Multi-tasking * Excellent time management and attention to detail * Confident and assertive * Ability to work under pressure * Accuracy * Ability to handle pressure * Computer literate – MS Word, Excel Advanced, and Outlook knowledge/experience * Excellent negotiating and closing skills * Criminal and Credit Clear * Reliable or own transport * Own and live up to company values **Who should apply** Candidates for this Collections Accountant position should have a Grade 12 / Matric qualification, complemented by a B.Com, B.Compt, or a related business degree. Essential experience includes a minimum of 2-3 years in debit order or arrears collections, with motor industry experience being an advantage. The ideal applicant will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, be target-driven, energetic, and capable of interacting effectively with a diverse range of people, with fluency in English and ideally other South African languages. Key personal attributes include multi-tasking ability, excellent time management, attention to detail, confidence, assertiveness, accuracy, and the ability to perform well under pressure. Strong computer literacy, particularly in MS Word, advanced Excel, and Outlook, is required, alongside excellent negotiating and closing skills. Applicants must also have a clear criminal and credit record, reliable or own transport, and demonstrate a commitment to living up to company values. Individuals who are proactive in identifying and improving system and process efficiencies are also well-suited for this role. **Deadline** 21 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/collections-accountant-motus-holdings-limited Source: myjobmag

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