Accounts Receivable Controller

Findojobs South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private education provider in Gauteng seeks an Accounts Receivable Controller. This role emphasizes optimizing collections and maintaining the AR ledger. Candidates should have completed Matric and possess 2-5 years of experience in AR or credit control. Anyone with a customer-centric mindset and strong negotiation skills will thrive in this position.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years' experience in a similar accounts receivable or credit control role.
• Previous experience in a Shared Services environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Proactively contact clients with outstanding balances.
• Manage and maintain the AR ledger.
• Issue payment reminders and follow up.
• Collaborate with sales, finance, and customer service teams.
• Negotiate and implement payment arrangements.
• Report on collection performance to senior management.

Skills

Collections experience

Customer-centric mindset

Strong communication

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Organizational abilities

Education

Completed Matric

Certificate or diploma in Credit Management, Finance

Job description

Job & Company Descriptions:
A leading private education provider is seeking a skilled and proactive Accounts Receivable (AR) Controller to join our dynamic finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong collections experience and a customer-centric mindset to make an immediate impact on our cash flow and client relationships.

As an AR Controller, your role will focus on optimizing collections and maintaining the accounts receivable ledger. Duties include:

• Proactively contacting clients with outstanding balances to secure payment
• Managing and maintaining the AR ledger, with an emphasis on reducing aged debt
• Issuing payment reminders and following up professionally and consistently
• Collaborating closely with sales, finance, and customer service teams
• Negotiating and implementing payment arrangements when necessary
• Escalating high-risk accounts and reporting on collection performance to senior management

Qualifications:
Completed Matric
A certificate or diploma in Credit Management, Finance, or a related field is advantageous

Skills:
2–5 years' experience in a similar accounts receivable or credit control role
Strong communication and negotiation skills
High attention to detail and excellent organizational abilities
Previous experience in a Shared Services environment is a plus

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