Our client is seeking an Accounts Receivable Controller to take ownership of the debtors’ function, ensuring accurate billing, timely collections, and strong customer relationship management.

In this role, you will play a key part in maintaining a healthy cash flow by monitoring the aged debtors ledger, implementing collection strategies, and ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards.

This role is based in Melrose, Johannesburg North.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and manage the aged debtors ledger, ensuring timely follow-up on overdue accounts.
• Ensure all revenue streams are accurately invoiced each month to prevent revenue leakage.
• Perform monthly inter-company balance checks and transaction confirmations.
• Maintain and manage a list of queried invoices, resolving disputes efficiently.
• Develop and implement collection strategies to reduce aged receivables.
• Collaborate with sales, customer service, and legal teams to facilitate payment resolutions.
• Prepare regular reports on debtor ageing, collection performance, and risk exposure.
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and payment arrangements.
• Assess creditworthiness of new and existing customers in collaboration with the credit control team.
• Ensure adherence to internal financial policies and relevant legislation.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

• A finance-related qualification.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a debtors or credit control role.
• Strong understanding of invoicing, reconciliations, and collections processes.
• Proficient in MS Excel and accounting systems.

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Company and Job Description:
A Telecommunications service provider company is seeking an Accounts Receivable Controller join their finance team.  The Accounts Receivable Controller plays a critical role in managing and improving the health of our receivables ledger.

As the Accounts Receivable Controller, you will be responsible for overseeing outstanding customer accounts to ensure timely collection, minimize bad debt exposure, and maximize cash flow. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure accurate invoicing, resolve queries, and maintain the integrity of the financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and manage the aged debtor’s ledger, ensuring prompt follow-up on overdue accounts.
• Ensure all revenue streams are invoiced accurately and on time, preventing any revenue leakage.
• Manage inter-company balances and monthly transaction confirmations.
• Resolve customer invoice disputes in collaboration with relevant departments.
• Develop and implement effective collections strategies to reduce aged receivables.
• Collaborate with sales, customer service, and legal to facilitate payments and resolve issues.
• Prepare and present regular reports on receivables aging, collection performance, and risk exposure.
• Maintain accurate records of all customer communications and payment commitments.
• Assess customer creditworthiness in partnership with the credit control team.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and relevant financial regulations.

Job Experience and Skills Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in an accounting environment.
Advanced Excel skills required.
Management experience preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
 
Apply now!
 
For more exciting (Finance/ Engineering/ IT / Supply Chain / Commercial & C-Suite) vacancies, please visit: www.********.co.za
 
If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

For more information, contact:
Juanette Lotter
Executive Consultant