| Date | 2025-01-10 |
|---|---|
| Job Title | Senior Accounts Controller |
| Employer | Hire Resolve More Information |
| Salary | 0 |
| Category | Finance Accounting |
| Location |
Gauteng / Midrand |
Job Summary
Hire Resolve is excited to announce an exceptional opportunity for a Senior Accounts Controller to join our clients dynamic team. Our client is a leading medical center specializing in the intersection of medical and legal services, offering a challenging and rewarding environment for finance professionals.
This role is perfect for a seasoned accounts expert with a passion for financial accuracy, compliance, and process optimization. If you`re ready to bring your expertise in lending, credit management, and financial controls to a forward-thinking organization, we encourage you to apply!
Responsibilities
- Ensure the accuracy of all financial records and statements in line with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.
- Manage all aspects of funding-related matters from start to finish, demonstrating exceptional attention to detail, analytical acumen, and a proactive approach to mitigating financial risks.
- Prepare and submit daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring all deadlines are met.
- Assist the POD Leader in handling draw-down requests from financial institutions/financiers on a monthly basis, ensuring finalized cases are invoiced and submitted on their system/portal correctly.
- Analyze and categorize outstanding invoices by age (current, 30, 60, 90+ days) to identify overdue accounts and prioritize collection efforts.
- Ensure compliance with internal control procedures and financial regulations, especially for matters funded by external financial houses.
- Identify and implement opportunities for process optimization and automation to increase efficiency and accuracy within the finance team.
- Calculate and manage the percentage of outstanding receivables collected during set periods (monthly, quarterly) to assess the effectiveness of collection strategies.
- Track the percentage of overdue invoices and work with the collections team to reduce these, improving the overall health of accounts receivable.
- Regularly compare actual cash collections against targets/forecasts, and identify discrepancies to take corrective action.
- Ensure receipts/payments are allocated timeously and correctly on statements.
- Analyze customer payment behaviors to identify trends or early signs of payment issues, implementing proactive measures when necessary.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with law firms to ensure satisfaction with invoicing and collections processes while ensuring timely payments.
- Minimize delays in payment by effectively managing and resolving billing disputes with customers in a timely manner.
- Demonstrate a consistently positive attitude in all interactions with peers, customers, and supervisors. Handle challenges and conflicts professionally and constructively, adapting to change as necessary.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounts receivable, financial control, or a similar role, with at least 2 years in a senior capacity.
- Strong analytical skills with an ability to interpret financial data and trends.
- Proficient in different accounting software (e.g., PASTEL, SAGE X3) and advanced Excel skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with clients, law firms, and internal stakeholders.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- A proactive mindset with a focus on process improvement and problem-solving.
- Strong understanding of financial regulations, controls, and best practices.
- Ability to focus on accuracy and completeness of financial statements and reporting.
- Demonstrates critical thinking skills to resolve issues related to accounts receivable and collections.
- Clear, professional communication with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaborative and supportive within the finance team and across departments.
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