Accounts Receivable Team Lead — Lead & Optimize Invoicing

Liham Consulting Pty (Ltd); Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Liham Consulting Pty (Ltd) is seeking an Account Receivable Team Leader to guide a dedicated AR team and ensure precise, timely invoicing and reconciliations. You will manage day-to-day operations, coach staff, and coordinate with other finance units to support accurate financial reporting and robust internal controls.

The role emphasizes leadership, process discipline, and delivering swift debtor query resolutions, with a focus on maintaining high standards across the Accounts Receivable

Qualifications

• Leadership and team management experience.
• Strong reconciliation and invoicing capabilities.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead AR Controllers and clerks to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Maintain up-to-date reconciliations for accurate reporting.
• Ensure timely allocation of receipts and credit notes to invoices.
• Oversee weekly/monthly matching of statements to customers.
• Respond to debtor queries promptly and resolve issues.
• Ensure accurate invoicing within required timeframes.
• Enforce processes and controls within the department.
• Coordinate with other business units to support departmental needs.
• Provide coaching and training to develop staff skills.
• Structure the department into functional teams to meet goals.
• Ensure AR activities align with the broader finance function.

Skills

Leadership

Accounts receivable

Reconciliations

Invoicing

Accounting systems

Coaching and training

Education

BCom or relevant qualification

Job description

Liham Consulting Pty (Ltd) is seeking an Account Receivable Team Leader to guide a dedicated AR team and ensure precise, timely invoicing and reconciliations. You will manage day-to-day operations, coach staff, and coordinate with other finance units to support accurate financial reporting and robust internal controls.

The role emphasizes leadership, process discipline, and delivering swift debtor query resolutions, with a focus on maintaining high standards across the Accounts Receivable