Job Description

Accounts Receivable Administrator

Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company which develops, produces and sells Health & Medical, Consumer Tissue and Professional Hygiene products and solutions which has a strong global presence.

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Administrator to join our CAS team based in Pinetown, South Africa. We are looking for an individual who possess strong Retail / FMCG credit control experience, who can work under pressure, is passionate about what they do and has the ability to add value and walk the path in growing our business with us!

About the Role

The Accounts Receivable Administrator will be responsible for regular communication and interaction with a variety of customers to ensure timeous collections, manage and sustain the business cash-flow. This role reports directly to the Accounts Receivable Team Leader.

We're looking for people who embody our values, who aren't afraid to challenge, innovate, move at fast pace. Someone who is customer centric, highly organized and collaborative working across functional teams. We're always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we'd love to talk.

What You Will Do

• Ensure customers receive their invoices, credit notes, PODS and statements;

• Prompt and effective customer query resolution;

• Ensure customer claims are received and processed;

• Prompt capturing of credit notes;

• Ensure payments are received according to the agreed terms and targets;

• Engage with customers for payment and follow up on overdue amounts;

• Prepare and send final demand letters to customers as required;

• Responsible for the allocation of payments received and reconciliation of customer accounts;

• Responsible for timeous calculations of rebates, promotions and discounts;

• Support with new credit applications process;

• Prepare manual statements as required;

• Timely and accurate completion of month-end administration & reporting, and ad hoc reporting requirements;

• Continuous collaboration and support to internal and external stakeholders;

• Cross functional support within the CAS team (Export and Local).

Who You Are

• Must have matric and post matric financial qualification. Credit Management (Phase 1 & 2) will be advantageous;

• Minimum of 3 years credit control experience, from FMCG – Professional Hygiene and Consumer Goods industry

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and SAPB1 / S4 Hana;

• Available to travel and visit customers when required;

• Must be an excellent communicator (verbal, written & listening) and be fluent in English;

• Deadline driven with strong prioritizing, administration and attention to detail skills.

What We Can Offer You

Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us

Location

Pinetown, South Africa

Application End Date:

30 Jul 2026

Job Requisition ID:

Essity263753