Accounts Receivable Specialist

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to

Local Division Controller

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Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to process accounting transactions for the Accounts Receivable team in a complete, accurate, and timely manner, ensuring compliance with internal guidelines and procedures, and external regulatory requirements. Each day, you will perform necessary activities within the Accounts Receivables team to ensure accurate and timely reporting.

You will also showcase your expertise by handling the end-to-end processing of accounts receivables, including verifying and reconciling incoming invoices, ensuring accuracy, and addressing discrepancies in a timely manner.

The work model for the role is: Onsite

This role is contributing to the Electrification Service Division in South Africa with oversight to Nigeria. Main stakeholders are Local Financial Controller, Project Finance Team and Project Managers

You will be mainly accountable for

• Managing payment receipts and allocations, accurately applying payments to customer accounts, and resolving any payment-related issues or inquiries promptly.
• Sending reminders to customers for outstanding payments and escalating unresolved issues to the seniors in the team, when necessary.
• Performing analysis and preparing reports on account receivable performance, aging and collection progress and taking appropriate actions, as necessary.
• Complying with and helping achieve internal control over financial reporting compliance related to accounts receivables, for applicable templates, and participating in internal control testing and preparing relevant documentation.

Our team dynamics

You will join a dynamic, talented and high performing team, where you will be able to thrive.

Qualifications for the role

• You are highly skilled in working with Microsoft Office and have solid Excel skills, supporting effective day-to-day finance operations and reporting activities.
• You have 3 years of experience in Accounts Receivable or Finance Shared Services for a global company, which would be considered a strong asset
• Possess an enhanced knowledge of SAP ERP
• You have a Degree and proven experience of preferably in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• You are at ease communicating in English, with very good written and verbal communication skills.
• You hold current work permit valid in South Africa
• You are a collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively with deadlines, demonstrating strong organization, reliability and accountability in a dynamic finance environment.

What's in it for you?

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You'll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

More about us

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Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups, including persons with disabilities, in line with the company’s Employment Equity Plan and Employment Equity Act requirements.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.