Midrand, South Africa, South Africa
5 days ago
Senior Accounts Controller
Overview

Hire Resolve is excited to announce an exceptional opportunity for a Senior Accounts Controller to join our client’s dynamic team. Our client is a leading medical center specializing in the intersection of medical and legal services, offering a challenging and rewarding environment for finance professionals.

This role is perfect for a seasoned accounts expert with a passion for financial accuracy, compliance, and process optimization. If you’re ready to bring your expertise in lending, credit management, and financial controls to a forward-thinking organization, we encourage you to apply!

Responsibilities

Ensure the accuracy of all financial records and statements in line with organizational standards and regulatory requirements. Manage all aspects of funding-related matters from start to finish, demonstrating exceptional attention to detail, analytical acumen, and a proactive approach to mitigating financial risks. Prepare and submit daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring all deadlines are met. Assist the POD Leader in handling draw-down requests from financial institutions/financiers on a monthly basis, ensuring finalized cases are invoiced and submitted on their system/portal correctly. Analyze and categorize outstanding invoices by age (current, 30, 60, 90+ days) to identify overdue accounts and prioritize collection efforts. Ensure compliance with internal control procedures and financial regulations, especially for matters funded by external financial houses. Identify and implement opportunities for process optimization and automation to increase efficiency and accuracy within the finance team. Calculate and manage the percentage of outstanding receivables collected during set periods (monthly, quarterly) to assess the effectiveness of collection strategies. Track the percentage of overdue invoices and work with the collections team to reduce these, improving the overall health of accounts receivable. Regularly compare actual cash collections against targets/forecasts, and identify discrepancies to take corrective action. Ensure receipts/payments are allocated timeously and correctly on statements. Analyze customer payment behaviors to identify trends or early signs of payment issues, implementing proactive measures when necessary. Establish and maintain strong relationships with law firms to ensure satisfaction with invoicing and collections processes while ensuring timely payments. Minimize delays in payment by effectively managing and resolving billing disputes with customers in a timely manner. Demonstrate a consistently positive attitude in all interactions with peers, customers, and supervisors. Handle challenges and conflicts professionally and constructively, adapting to change as necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounts receivable, financial control, or a similar role, with at least 2 years in a senior capacity. Strong analytical skills with an ability to interpret financial data and trends. Proficient in different accounting software (e.g., PASTEL, SAGE X3) and advanced Excel skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with clients, law firms, and internal stakeholders. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. A proactive mindset with a focus on process improvement and problem-solving. Strong understanding of financial regulations, controls, and best practices. Ability to focus on accuracy and completeness of financial statements and reporting. Demonstrates critical thinking skills to resolve issues related to accounts receivable and collections. Clear, professional communication with both internal and external stakeholders. Collaborative and supportive within the finance team and across departments.

 Benefits 

Market-related salary

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move today

Apply for this role today, contact Gustav Vogel at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: gustav.vogel@hireresolve.us Please use “Senior Accounts Controller” as your subject line when applying via email

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

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