Billing and Accounts Receivable Manager

About the role

The Billing and Accounts Receivable Manager leads the credit function within the finance department, overseeing the recovery of unpaid debts from both commercial and consumer customers. This role ensures timely invoice payments, mitigates credit risk, and supports overall financial health of the organization.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a team of Credit Control Officers and coordinate with third‑party collection agencies.
• Formulate and enforce the company’s credit policy to limit unnecessary risk.
• Review credit applications, set credit limits, and assess creditworthiness.
• Prepare journal entries, credit notes, and assist with month‑end closing.
• Monitor aged debtors, produce regular reports, and negotiate payment plans.
• Handle write‑offs, bad‑debt provisions, and continuously improve debtor‑day metrics.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in credit, receivables, and accounting.
• Proven experience managing staff and leading a credit control team.
• Strong knowledge of credit law and accounting reconciliation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, especially during difficult negotiations.
• Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Required skills

• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience using accounting software packages.