Senior Billings Administrator

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical consultancy in Cape Town seeks a Senior Billings Administrator to oversee billing, bookkeeping, and financial administration for medical consultants. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of healthcare billing experience, strong bookkeeping knowledge, and excellent organizational skills. This role requires attention to detail and the ability to guide junior staff. Competitive salary in the range of R25,000 to R35,000 per month.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in healthcare billing or medical administration.
• Strong bookkeeping knowledge and understanding of financial reconciliations.
• Desirable: Familiarity with private medical insurers and billing platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end billing processes for medical consultants.
• Issue invoices for clinics and theatre lists.
• Reconcile remittances from medical insurance companies.

Skills

Healthcare billing experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Organizational skills

Education

Certificate in Bookkeeping or equivalent

Advanced bookkeeping/accounting qualifications

Job description

About the job Senior Billings Administrator

Play a key role in ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and financial health within a leading private medical consultancy.
Cape Town (Gardens) | R25 000 R35 000 per month

About Our Client
Our client is a fast-growing specialist medical support group providing professional administrative and secretarial services to consultants in private healthcare. With a reputation for accuracy, confidentiality, and efficiency, the business is expanding and seeking dedicated Senior Billings Administrator. This is an opportunity to work in a collaborative team where attention to detail and patient care are at the heart of everything.

The Role: Senior Billings Administrator

This role exists to provide senior-level oversight and delivery of billing, bookkeeping, and financial administration for medical consultants. You will ensure billing is accurate and timely, remittances are reconciled, and consultant practices run smoothly from a financial perspective. Acting as the link between consultants, insurers, and patients, you will play a key part in maintaining operational and financial integrity while also guiding junior staff where needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end billing processes, with at least 3 years proven experience in medical billing or healthcare administration
• Raise and issue invoices for clinics and theatre lists within agreed timescales
• Reconcile remittances from private medical insurance companies and hospitals
• Handle patient billing queries with professionalism and efficiency
• Maintain accurate financial records, ledgers, and reconciliation reports
• Support credit control processes and follow up on outstanding balances
• Assist with bookkeeping duties, ensuring compliance with South African accounting standards
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior billing/administration staff

About You

• Minimum 3 years experience in healthcare billing or medical administration
• Recognised accounting or bookkeeping qualification (e.g., Certificate in Bookkeeping, SAIBA Level 2/3, or equivalent)
• Strong bookkeeping knowledge and understanding of financial reconciliations
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organisational skills
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple consultant accounts simultaneously
• Desirable: Advanced bookkeeping/accounting qualifications (SAIBA Level 4/Diploma in Accounting)
• Desirable: Familiarity with private medical insurers and billing platforms
• Desirable: Previous experience in a senior or supervisory billing role