Accounts Receivable / Billing Controller

SUMMARY:
An established property group is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable / Billing Controller to take ownership of the utility billing and tenant recoveries function across a multi-property portfolio. This role is best suited to an individual with strong experience in meter-based billing, reconciliations, and debtor management within a property environment.

POSITION INFO:
Our client is a well-established property investment and management business with a footprint across South Africa and the broader African region. The organisation manages a diverse portfolio of commercial and retail assets and is focused on maintaining accurate revenue recovery and strong financial controls.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring accurate utility recoveries from meter reading through to billing and collection, while supporting the broader accounts receivable and finance function. The role requires close collaboration with property and centre management teams to ensure billing accuracy and timely resolution of queries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end utility billing process, from meter reading validation to final tenant invoicing
• Capture, analyse, and allocate utility consumption (electricity, water, and related services) across tenants
• Maintain and reconcile utility billing schedules, ensuring alignment to supplier invoices and tenant recoveries
• Perform month-end reconciliations and process journals, including accruals and billing adjustments
• Generate and issue monthly tenant invoices, including utilities, recoveries, and ad hoc charges
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, variances, and tenant queries
• Liaise with property/centre managers and service providers to validate data and resolve issues
• Manage tenant accounts, arrears, and credit control processes to support cash flow
• Administer tenant deposits, pro forma invoicing, and lease-related billing events
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity across billing systems and tenant records

• Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3–5 years’ experience in an accounts receivable or billing role within property or real estate
• Strong experience with utility billing, meter readings, and tenant recoveries
• Solid understanding of reconciliations, journals, and month-end processes
• Proven experience in debtors management and credit control
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve billing anomalies
• Experience working with property management or billing systems is advantageous
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with internal stakeholders and tenants across regions
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple properties and billing cycles simultaneously

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