Accounts Receivable Controller (Contract)

SUMMARY:
Calling all immediately available AR Controllers!!

POSITION INFO:
A private education provider is looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable (AR) Controller to join their finance team on a 7-month fixed-term contract. You’ll play a key role in improving their cash flow by proactively contacting clients, building relationships, and ensuring that overdue accounts are brought up to date.

As an Accounts Receivable Controller, you will be responsible for:

• Cold calling clients with overdue balances to secure payment
• Managing and maintaining the AR ledger with a focus on reducing aged debt
• Sending payment reminders, following up persistently and professionally
• Working cross-functionally with sales, customer service, and finance teams
• Negotiating payment plans where appropriate and escalating high-risk accounts
• Tracking progress and reporting regularly to senior management

• Completed Matric
• Credit Management/Finance qualification would be beneficial

• 2 - 5 years’ experience
• Attention to detail
• Experience in a Shared Services environment