Job Description
About the Role
Our client is a well-established property investment and management business with a footprint across South Africa and the broader African region. The organisation manages a diverse portfolio of commercial and retail assets and is focused on maintaining accurate revenue recovery and strong financial controls. As an Accounts Receivable / Billing Controller, you will play a critical role in ensuring accurate utility recoveries from meter reading through to billing and collection, while supporting the broader accounts receivable and finance function.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end utility billing process, from meter reading validation to final tenant invoicing
- Capture, analyse, and allocate utility consumption (electricity, water, and related services) across tenants
- Maintain and reconcile utility billing schedules, ensuring alignment to supplier invoices and tenant recoveries
- Perform month-end reconciliations and process journals, including accruals and billing adjustments
- Generate and issue monthly tenant invoices, including utilities, recoveries, and ad hoc charges
- Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, variances, and tenant queries
- Liaise with property/centre managers and service providers to validate data and resolve issues
- Manage tenant accounts, arrears, and credit control processes to support cash flow
- Administer tenant deposits, pro forma invoicing, and lease-related billing events
- Ensure data accuracy and integrity across billing systems and tenant records
Requirements
- Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 3–5 years’ experience in an accounts receivable or billing role within property or real estate
- Strong experience with utility billing, meter readings, and tenant recoveries
- Solid understanding of reconciliations, journals, and month-end processes
- Proven experience in debtors management and credit control
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve billing anomalies
- Experience working with property management or billing systems is advantageous
Qualifications
No formal education/certifications are required for this role.
Salary & Benefits
Salary details are not specified in the original job description.
How to Apply
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About Finance/Accounting Management Jobs in Gauteng
In Gauteng, South Africa, the finance and accounting management field is a significant contributor to the province’s economy, with various industries relying on skilled professionals to manage their financial operations. Typically, this field offers stable employment opportunities with good prospects for career advancement. Generally, the demand for finance and accounting managers remains high across multiple sectors.
Salary expectations for finance and accounting management positions in Gauteng are generally broad and can vary widely depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. Broadly speaking, salaries typically range from R400 000 to R1 500 000 per annum, with senior roles often commanding higher remuneration packages. However, these figures are subject to change and may not reflect actual salaries for specific job openings.
Common skills required for finance and accounting management positions include proficiency in financial software, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication and leadership skills, experience with financial reporting and regulatory compliance, knowledge of financial management principles and practices, and a solid understanding of taxation laws. Typically, candidates with a degree in finance, accounting, or business administration are well-suited for these roles.
Finance and accounting managers can be found across various industry sectors, including the financial services sector, technology industry, manufacturing sector, and more. The financial services sector, for example, often employs finance and accounting professionals to manage its operational finances, while the technology industry may require them to oversee the financial aspects of software development or IT projects.
Career progression opportunities in this field are generally good, with experienced finance and accounting managers often moving into senior roles such as department head or director of finance. Many companies also offer training and development programs to help employees acquire new skills and advance their careers.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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