--- title: 'Collections Specialist / Accounts Receivable at Assist World' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/collections-specialist-accounts-receivable-assist-world-south-africa-ftmrfwhwycv0' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-18' --- # Collections Specialist / Accounts Receivable at Assist World - **Company:** Assist World - **Location:** South Africa - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-10-15 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-18 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/assist-world/859d552a-be2f-40f0-a12d-9607e6ed6fdc ## Job description We're a staffing agency and we're looking for a proactive, firm, and results-driven Collections Specialist to work closely with a successful business owner and take full ownership of our Accounts Receivable functions. If you are someone who isn’t afraid of a past-due account, knows how to push things over the finish line, and brings a blend of sharp collections skills and persuasive communication, this role is for you. ## What You'll Be Doing Accounts Receivable & Collections - Own Collections: Take full responsibility for unpaid balances, past-due accounts, and outstanding invoices without needing constant supervision. - Proactive Outreach: Confidently contact clients, follow up on late payments, and negotiate payment arrangements to bring overdue accounts current. - Problem-Solving Accounts: Identify reasons for payment delays, navigate pushback or difficult client interactions, and resolve billing disputes efficiently. - Track & Report: Keep accurate records of all collection efforts, payment statuses, and client communications. Invoicing & Financial Admin - Invoice Management: Assist with generating, issuing, and keeping track of invoices accurately and on time. - Financial Record Keeping: Maintain up-to-date account records, reconcile entries, and assist with basic administrative accounting tasks using tools like QuickBooks. - Process Improvement: Spot bottlenecks in the billing and collection pipeline and work out practical ways to improve cash flow. ## What We're Looking For We are looking for someone with extensive experience handling AR and chasing payments, supported by a strong foundation in administration and financial tools. You should have: - Strong AR & Collections Experience: Proven track record of managing receivables, handling past-due accounts, and lowering aged balances. - Sales & Persuasion Skills: The ability to negotiate effectively, overcome objections, and push for resolutions while maintaining a professional relationship. - Accounting & Admin Knowledge (Nice to Have): Hands-on experience with QuickBooks, invoicing workflows, and basic bookkeeping or financial admin. - Clear Communication: Excellent written and verbal English skills with a confident, direct style. - Self-Sufficiency: Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, remote environment and manage multiple priorities seamlessly. Personality Matters This is the most important part of the role. We need someone with a strong, direct, and dynamic personality—someone who naturally steps up and takes charge of tough conversations. You should be: - Assertive & Persistent: Not afraid to hold clients accountable or follow up relentlessly until an account is settled. - Confident: Comfortable picking up the phone or reaching out directly to resolve stalled payments. - Practical & Solution-Oriented: Focused on getting results and collecting funds rather than getting bogged down in obstacles. - Resilient: Able to handle challenging conversations smoothly without losing focus or momentum. The Right Mindset This role will work well for someone who naturally thinks: "What do I need to do to get this invoice paid today?" rather than: "Which account was assigned to me to email?" The owner doesn't want to spend their day checking whether past-due accounts have been chased or asking for updates. The successful person will step in, take full ownership of collections, and keep cash flow running reliably. Application Process As part of the initial application, you'll be asked to record a 2–3 minute video. Please briefly cover: - Your background in Accounts Receivable and Collections. - How you handle difficult or past-due client accounts. - An example of an account you successfully collected on when it seemed stuck. - Why you think you'd be a great fit for this role. Why Join Assist World? ## 100% REMOTE $50 birthday bonus $200 testimonial bonus ## NO TRACKER. NO PROBLEM Important Hiring Note / Eligibility: We are a remote-first team, but due to international payment regulations, we can only hire candidates who can receive payments via Wise (SA, UK, US & PH). Before applying, please ensure Wise operates and supports local bank transfers in your country of residence/bank location. Regrettably, we cannot proceed with applications from regions where Wise services are unavailable. ## About Assist World ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Assist World is a virtual assistant staffing and outsourcing company that matches businesses with vetted remote talent across administrative, sales, customer service, and industry-specific roles. - **Entity Type**: Private (Bootstrapped) - **Headquarters**: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States - **Founded**: 2022 - **Founders**: Cohen Chorabik (CEO & Co-Founder) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Staffing and Recruiting / Virtual Assistant Services - **Target customers**: B2B — small to medium-sized businesses, real estate firms, legal practices, healthcare providers, e-commerce brands, and growing companies seeking cost-effective, flexible remote support. - **Mission or purpose statement**: To help businesses build and manage high-performing remote teams without the cost of traditional hiring, saving clients up to 50–70% compared to local hiring. ## Products & Services - **Virtual Executive Assistant**: AI-powered administrative support including email and calendar management, scheduling, and research. - **Virtual Administrative Assistant**: General administrative support, data entry, and office management. - **Accounting Virtual Assistant**: Bookkeeping, payroll, tax support, and financial reporting (expertise in QBO, Ramp & Gust). - **Customer Support Representative**: Multi-channel customer service, helpdesk management, and client communication. - **Industry-Specific Assistants**: Specialized roles for Real Estate (lead generation, CRM, marketing), Legal (research, document review, contract management), Healthcare (medical administration), and E-commerce (product listings, SEO, customer service). - **Social Media & Marketing Manager**: Content creation, audience engagement, ad campaign support, and brand growth. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available - **Key Metric**: Total Funding — Not disclosed (appears bootstrapped) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: No major institutional investors identified; operates as a privately held, self-funded entity. - **Growth Signals**: - Headcount grew **247.1% year-over-year** to 39 employees (as of 2026). - LinkedIn followers grew **122.2% year-over-year** to ~38,196. - Active job postings increased **100% quarter-over-quarter** and **33.3% year-over-year**. - Workforce distributed across 9 countries (South Africa, Philippines, United Kingdom, United States, Kenya, Ecuador, Colombia, Canada, Iran). - Claims a network of **5,000+ pre-vetted professionals** and a client base across multiple industries. ## Competitive Advantages - **Cost efficiency**: Clients save 50–70% compared to local hiring, with flexible part-time or full-time engagements and no long-term lock-in contracts. - **Speed of hiring**: Discovery call to candidate match within 24–48 hours; faster than traditional agencies. - **Quality of talent**: Only the top 0.5% of applicants are accepted; rigorous vetting process with strong English fluency and timezone alignment. - **Full-service support**: Dedicated account manager, management dashboard, and 100% satisfaction guarantee (rematch or refund). - **Global talent pool**: Access to diverse, vetted professionals across time zones, enabling 24/7 coverage. ## Strategic Focus - **Scale and diversify**: Expanding industry-specific verticals (real estate, legal, healthcare, e-commerce) to capture more niche demand. - **Technology integration**: Leveraging AI-powered tools (e.g., for executive research and accounting) to enhance assistant productivity and client value. - **Talent pipeline**: Continuously recruiting top-tier virtual assistants globally, with an emphasis on English fluency, reliability, and U.S. timezone compatibility. - **Client retention**: Investing in account management and flexible staffing to reduce churn and build long-term partnerships. ## Why Work Here - **100% remote work**: All roles are fully remote, offering maximum flexibility for global talent. - **Performance-based compensation**: Pay structures reflect experience, skills, and impact, with biannual bonuses and monthly raffles. - **Growth opportunities**: Work with high-caliber clients across industries; receive feedback and mentorship to develop professionally. - **Supportive culture**: Emphasis on transparency, communication, and collaboration — "You’re never just a number." - **Flexible scheduling**: Part-time (54%) and full-time (45%) options available; ability to align with client time zones (especially U.S. hours). - **Ideal for**: Organized, proactive, detail-oriented individuals fluent in English, comfortable with Google Workspace, Zoom, Slack, and eager to deliver excellence. ## Sources 1. [assistworld.com](https://assistworld.com/) 2. [jobs.lever.co/assist-world](https://jobs.lever.co/assist-world) 3. [assistworld.com/careers](https://assistworld.com/careers/) 4. [linkedin.com/company/assistworld](https://www.linkedin.com/company/assistworld) 5. 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