Group Creditors Controller

Communicate Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Recruitment in Cape Town seeks an accounts receivable specialist to manage end-to-end AR, debt collection, invoicing, cash allocation and reconciliations across multiple entities.

You will collaborate with finance and operations, prepare aged debt reports, ensure VAT-compliant invoicing, and support audits while delivering strong stakeholder service. Excellent Excel skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• End-to-end accounts receivable management across the business.
• Experience with debt collection, invoicing and cash allocations.
• Ability to prepare aged debt reporting and reconciliations.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with clients and internal teams.
• Knowledge of VAT and invoicing principles; attention to detail is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable across multiple entities.
• Monitor and collect outstanding debt within payment terms.
• Engage with clients to resolve invoice and payment queries.
• Prepare and analyse aged debt reports.
• Coordinate timely issuance of client invoices.
• Allocate incoming payments and investigate discrepancies.
• Reconcile debtor accounts and month-end balances.
• Prepare debtor reports and support cash flow forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with credit policies and procedures.
• Support audit requirements and reporting processes.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Debt collection

Billing

Cash allocation

Reconciliations

Reporting

Excel

VAT invoicing

Multi-entity experience

Client communication

Stakeholder relationships

Audit support

Education

Matric + relevant degree or diploma

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Job Description:

The successful candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end accounts receivable function, including debt collection, billing, cash allocation, reconciliations, and reporting. You will work closely with operational and finance teams to ensure accurate invoicing, timely collections, and the resolution of client queries. This role requires strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage debtor risk while maintaining a high level of customer service.

Skills & Experience:

• Manage the accounts receivable function across multiple entities
• Monitor and collect outstanding debt in line with agreed payment terms
• Engage with clients to resolve invoice and payment queries
• Prepare and analyse aged debt reports
• Coordinate the accurate and timely issuance of client invoices
• Maintain billing schedules and supporting documentation
• Allocate incoming payments and investigate discrepancies
• Reconcile debtor accounts and month-end receivable balances
• Prepare debtor reports and support cash flow forecasting
• Ensure compliance with company credit policies and procedures
• Liaise with internal teams to resolve billing and collection issues
• Support audit requirements and reporting processes
• Proven experience in Credit Control, Billings, or Accounts Receivable
• Strong understanding of debtor management and revenue processes
• Experience working in a multi-entity environment advantageous
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Strong Excel and accounting system skills
• Knowledge of VAT and invoicing principles
• High attention to detail and strong organisational abilities
• Ability to work independently and build strong stakeholder relationships

Qualification:

Matric + relevant degree or diploma