Senior Debtors Administrator

Recruiter:

Flair TM

Job Ref:

JHB000175/SB

Date posted:

Monday, July 6, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

200000 Annually

SUMMARY:

Senior Debtors Administrator | Student Accommodation | Property Management | Pretoria or Johannesburg

Join a Leading Student Accommodation Property Management Company

Are you an experienced Senior Debtors Administrator with a strong background in Property Management, Student Accommodation, Debtors Administration and Lease Administration?

A leading Student Accommodation Property Management Company is seeking a highly organised and commercially minded Senior Debtors Administrator to join its finance team based in Pretoria or Johannesburg.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced property finance professional to lead debtors operations, oversee collections, supervise a debtors team and ensure the effective management of tenant accounts, lease administration and student funding processes.

If you have experience working within Property Management, Student Accommodation, Residential Property or Property Investment, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

About the Role

Reporting to senior management, you will be responsible for overseeing the full debtors function across a portfolio of student accommodation properties. You will ensure accurate banking allocations, rent collections, lease administration, reporting, reconciliations and tenant account management while leading a team focused on achieving exceptional collection rates.

You will also work closely with universities, bursary providers, finance teams and operational departments to ensure seamless financial administration and outstanding customer service.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

Debtors & Financial Administration

Oversee daily banking allocations and receipting
Manage rental collections and debtor ageing
Review rental account adjustments and reconciliations
Process online payment reconciliations
Manage deposit refunds and tenant account reconciliations
Monitor arrears and improve collection performance

Lease Administration

Oversee lease agreements and tenant documentation
Manage funded student invoicing
Liaise with universities and bursary providers
Ensure lease documentation is complete and accurate
Support student move-ins and move-outs

Reporting & Compliance

Produce weekly and monthly arrears reports
Monitor tenancy reconciliations
Prepare TPN reports and arrears documentation
Ensure accurate financial reporting
Maintain compliance with company policies and the POPI Act

Team Leadership

Supervise the Debtors Administration team
Provide coaching and support to improve performance
Drive process improvements and collection strategies
Ensure operational excellence across the debtors function

Minimum Requirements

Minimum 5 years' experience in Debtors Administration
Previous experience within Property Management or Student Accommodation
Experience supervising a Debtors team
Strong understanding of lease administration and tenant accounts
Experience with banking allocations and reconciliations
Knowledge of rental collections and credit control
Strong financial reporting skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
High attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Highly Advantageous

MDA / MRI Property Central
FG System
Student Accommodation experience
Property Management experience
University and bursary funding administration
Peach Payments or online payment platform experience

Key Skills

Senior Debtors Administration
Property Management
Student Accommodation
Credit Control
Banking Allocations
Rent Collections
Lease Administration
Tenant Accounts
Financial Administration
Property Finance
MDA / MRI Property Central
FG System
Arrears Management
Reporting & Reconciliations
Team Leadership
Property Administration
Customer Service
Stakeholder Management

Why Join Us?

Join a leading Student Accommodation Property Management company
Work with a large and diverse property portfolio
Lead a high-performing debtors team
Gain exposure to property finance and operational leadership
Excellent long-term career growth within the property sector

Location

Pretoria or Johannesburg, Gauteng

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