Senior Billings Administrator

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

Job summary

A leading private medical consultancy in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Billings Administrator. The role involves overseeing billing, bookkeeping, and financial administration for medical consultants, ensuring billing accuracy and operational integrity. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in healthcare billing or administration, along with relevant qualifications. Join a collaborative team focused on excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in healthcare billing or medical administration.
• Strong bookkeeping knowledge and understanding of financial reconciliations.
• Ability to manage multiple consultant accounts simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end billing processes.
• Reconcile remittances from private medical insurance companies.
• Support credit control processes and follow up on outstanding balances.

Skills

Healthcare billing experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Recognised accounting or bookkeeping qualification

Job description

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