Acounts Receivable Administrator (Debtors)

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CFA020697/AIA

Date posted:

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

300 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Brief Description:
Are you an experienced Debtors professional with a keen eye for detail and a passion for accurate billing? We are seeking an Accounts Receivable Administrator to join our Head Office finance team. In this role, you will manage the billing and collection process for parent accounts, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely resolution of queries. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working with people, this opportunity is for you.

POSITION INFO:
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities:
Bill parent accounts (school fees, ad hoc charges, discounts, and credit notes)
Send monthly statements to parents and manage related queries
Reconcile enrolments against billing on a monthly basis
Process and receipt monthly debit orders
Follow up on daily cash receipts with the Financial Controller
Manage debtor accounts in line with arrears management policy
Handle refunds and credit checks for new parents
Support Heads of Schools with parent account queries and arrears management
Ensure accurate billing and meet monthly management reporting deadlines
Maintain responsibility for debtor-related GL accounts, including tuition, discounts, and other income
Manage debtor’s age analysis, billing-to-enrolment reconciliations, and unallocated receipts

Skills & Experience:
Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Debtors Administrator (schooling environment advantageous)
Strong financial and reconciliation skills
Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting systems
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Ability to work under pressure while maintaining attention to detail
Proven customer service skills and ability to manage parent interactions

Qualification:
Relevant finance/accounting qualification preferred
Strong working knowledge of debtors management processes

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