Group Creditors Controller

Communicate Finance; Wes-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Finance in the Western Cape seeks an experienced accounts receivable professional to manage end-to-end debt collection, billing, and reconciliations across multiple entities. Strong communication and attention to detail are essential to ensure accurate invoicing and timely collections.

You will collaborate with operational and finance teams, allocate payments, resolve queries, and support audit reporting.

Qualifications

• Matric with a relevant degree or diploma.
• Proven experience in Credit Control, Billings, or Accounts Receivable.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience in a multi-entity environment is advantageous.
• Knowledge of VAT and invoicing principles.
• High attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounts receivable function across multiple entities.
• Monitor and collect outstanding debt in line with payment terms.
• Engage with clients to resolve invoice and payment queries.
• Prepare and analyse aged debt reports.
• Coordinate issuance of client invoices accurately and timely.
• Allocate incoming payments and investigate discrepancies.
• Reconcile debtor accounts and month-end receivable balances.
• Prepare debtor reports and support cash flow forecasting.
• Liaise with internal teams to resolve billing and collection issues.
• Support audit requirements and reporting processes.

Skills

Accounts receivable management

Debt collection

Billing

Cash allocation

Reconciliations

Client communication

Excel

Accounting software

VAT knowledge

Education

Matric + relevant degree or diploma

Tools

Excel

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