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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