Accounts Receivable Controller

Recruiter:

Phoenix Recruitment

Job Ref:

JHB001043/DB

Date posted:

Monday, February 2, 2026

Location:

Hout Bay, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
Luxury Hospitality Group based in Hout Bay is looking for an Accounts Receivable Controller to join their Head Office team.

As the Accounts Receivable Controller you will manage the company’s debt portfolio, ensuring timely revenue collection, accurate invoicing and account reconciliation.

You will be responsible for reducing bad debt, managing client credit limits, resolving billing disputes and maintaining accurate aging reports to ensure financial stability and compliance.

POSITION INFO:
Duties:

Monitor daily collections, follow up on overdue payments, and accurately allocate payments to customer accounts.
Generate, verify and send invoices to customers while ensuring accuracy in rates, commissions, and taxes.
Perform regular reconciliations of accounts (including POS/system data), maintain debtor aging schedules, and prepare reports for management.
Review customer credit applications, establish credit limits, and monitor risk to minimize potential bad debt.
Resolve customer billing discrepancies and payment queries professionally.
Ensure adherence to internal financial controls and accounting standards.

Requirements:

Grade 12
A formal accounting qualification will be an advantage
At least 2-4 years’ experience in hospitality finance, revenue control, reservations finance or debtor administration
Strong in reconciliations skills essential (PMS/POS/ banking)
Solid understanding of hospitality rate structures, commissions and vouchers.
Strong Excel skill: Pivot Tables, LOOKUPS, Sumifs
Proficiency in Benson or similar PMS an advantage.
Highly detailed Focused and accurate
Clear professional communicator.
Organised, reliable, able to work independently, with strong ownership and follow through.

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