Accounts Receivable Controller

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFR006964/JLo

Date posted:

Thursday, July 17, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

250000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Urgent Hire: Accounts Receivable Controller (7-Month Contract)

POSITION INFO:
Job & Company Descriptions:
A leading private education provider is seeking a skilled and proactive Accounts Receivable (AR) Controller to join our dynamic finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong collections experience and a customer-centric mindset to make an immediate impact on our cash flow and client relationships.

As an AR Controller, your role will focus on optimizing collections and maintaining the accounts receivable ledger. Duties include:

Proactively contacting clients with outstanding balances to secure payment
Managing and maintaining the AR ledger, with an emphasis on reducing aged debt
Issuing payment reminders and following up professionally and consistently
Collaborating closely with sales, finance, and customer service teams
Negotiating and implementing payment arrangements when necessary
Escalating high-risk accounts and reporting on collection performance to senior management

Qualifications:
Completed Matric
A certificate or diploma in Credit Management, Finance, or a related field is advantageous

Skills:
2–5 years' experience in a similar accounts receivable or credit control role
Strong communication and negotiation skills
High attention to detail and excellent organizational abilities
Previous experience in a Shared Services environment is a plus

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