Job Description
About the Role
Join our expanding finance team as a Billing & Collections Administrator at Faircape, where you’ll have the opportunity to make a measurable impact on our business’s financial success. As a detail-driven and resilient professional, you’ll be responsible for managing large-scale billing and collections cycles across multiple business units, contributing directly to cash flow optimisation and financial accuracy.
Key Responsibilities
- Billing Processing and issuing accurate monthly invoices across multiple entities.
- Verifying billing data, usage reports, and supporting documentation before finalising charges.
- Ensuring correct allocation of payments, credits, adjustments, and billing corrections.
- Reconciling customer accounts and maintaining clean, correct, and up-to-date ledgers.
- Managing billing queries and resolving discrepancies promptly to avoid payment delays.
- Preparing month-end billing summaries and reports for management.
- Collections: managing the full collections cycle, from issuing statements to securing timely payments.
- Proactively following up via calls, emails, and reminders to reduce overdue balances.
- Building strong professional relationships with clients to promote compliance and retain goodwill.
- Negotiating settlements and payment arrangements in line with company policy.
- Preparing documentation for legal, external collection partners, or bad-debt handovers when necessary.
Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (advantageous).
- Certificate in Credit Management or Debt Collection (beneficial).
Qualifications
No specific qualifications mentioned in the original job description.
Salary & Benefits
Above market-related salaries and long-term career growth in a stable, respected organisation. Quarterly performance bonuses are also offered.
Working Hours
Standard hours are Monday to Friday, 08h00 – 17h00 , with a 45-minute lunch. Flexible start/end times between 06h30 and 18h30 are available with managerial approval.
How to Apply
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About Accounting / Finance Jobs in Western Cape
In Western Cape, South Africa, the accounting and finance sector is a thriving industry that plays a crucial role in driving economic growth and stability. Typically, job opportunities exist across various sectors, including financial services, technology, manufacturing, and more. Generally speaking, these roles offer competitive salaries and benefits packages.
Salary expectations for accounting and finance professionals in Western Cape vary widely based on factors such as experience, company size, industry sector, and qualifications. Broadly speaking, junior positions can range from R400 000 to R800 000 per annum, while senior roles can span from R1 million to R3 million or more. However, it is essential to note that actual salaries may differ significantly depending on individual circumstances. For instance, working for a multinational corporation like Google or Microsoft may result in higher salaries compared to smaller local businesses.
Common skills required for accounting and finance roles include strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, proficiency in accounting software such as Sage or Xero, and knowledge of tax laws and regulations. Typically, a degree in accounting or finance is necessary, with many professionals holding relevant professional certifications like the Chartered Accountant (CA) designation.
These roles are often found in various industry sectors, including financial services, technology, manufacturing, and more. Financial services sector companies, for instance, frequently employ accountants and finance professionals to manage their finances, prepare financial statements, and provide tax advice.
Career development opportunities abound in the accounting and finance field. Typically, junior roles can progress to senior positions within a few years, with many professionals advancing to leadership roles or starting their own businesses. Advanced certifications like the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation can also enhance career prospects.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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