Accounts Receivable Manager

OutsideCapital; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in South Africa seeks an Accounts Receivable Manager to lead a talented team in managing a multi-currency debtors' book. This role involves driving financial performance, ensuring compliance with legal standards, and contributing to the firm's financial health. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant tertiary qualification and extensive experience in accounts receivable within a professional services environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience managing large Accounts Receivable teams.
• Proven experience in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Strong knowledge of WIP, trust accounting, and multi-currency operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Accounts Receivable, E-Billing, and Receipting teams.
• Optimize cash flow through strategic debt collection practices.
• Ensure compliance with the Legal Practice Act and internal financial policies.

Skills

Debtors

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

Our client is a prestigious law firm specializing in legal services with a significant impact in the market. They are known for their commitment to excellence and their ability to deliver high-quality legal solutions. The firm is renowned for managing a diverse and complex debtors' book, offering an exhilarating environment for career growth.

Join our client's dynamic team as an Accounts Receivable Manager and lead a talented group of 20 individuals handling a multi-currency debtors' book. In this role, you will drive financial performance and operational excellence within a collaborative and growth-focused environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape strategic debt collection strategies, ensure compliance with legal standards, and contribute directly to the firm's financial health.

Responsibilities:
Lead, mentor, and develop the Accounts Receivable, E-Billing, and Receipting teams to achieve operational excellence.
Optimize cash flow through strategic debt collection practices.
Oversee critical operational processes, including billing, statements, and client refunds.
Collaborate with senior stakeholders to manage Work in Progress (WIP) and outstanding debt.
Ensure compliance with the Legal Practice Act and internal financial policies.
Manage multi-currency transactions and complex client accounts.
Provide regular performance reports to appraise billing and collection performance.
Support and train legal support staff to ensure accurate and timely billing.

Requirements:
Must-Haves:
Relevant tertiary qualification.
10+ years of experience managing large Accounts Receivable teams.
Proven experience in a law firm or professional services environment.
Strong knowledge of WIP, trust accounting, and multi-currency operations.
Advanced Excel skills and attention to detail.
Exceptional leadership, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities.

Desired Skills:

• Debtors