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Midrand: Senior Accounts Controller posted by Hire Resolve

Senior Accounts Controller

Posted on 2025-02-01

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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.
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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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