Property Administration Officer (Accounts Receivable) at SKG Properties

East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounts Receivable, Billing Administration, Debt Collection, Receipting, Query Management, AR Reconciliations, Cashbook Processing, Sage, MDA, Excel, Credit Control, Customer Relationship Management, Financial Control, Attention To Detail, Communication Skills, Time Management

Industry

Leasing Non-residential Real Estate

Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW: SKG Properties specialises in the development leasing and management of commercial and industrial real estate. Joining us means seizing an opportunity to work in a dynamic, industry leading property company in South Africa, where ethics, customer service and teamwork are the foundations of our success. ROLE OVERVIEW: The Employee will be primarily focused on their allocated Accounts Receivable (AR) portfolio, which includes billing, collections, receipting, query management, AR reconciliations and selected cashbook responsibilities in line with workload distribution across AR/AP. RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Billing Administration Ensure accurate monthly billing in accordance with leases/contracts Validate billing information and ensure correctness prior to processing Issue invoices and statements timeously Review and approve pre‑billing reports for accuracy Prepare and process ad‑hoc invoices Maintain accurate customer files and billing documents 2. Collections Proactively manage tenant/customer collections within allocated portfolio Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly follow-ups to ensure adherence to payment terms Maintain and develop strong customer relationships Diarize and follow up on agreed payment arrangements Escalate persistent or high‑risk arrears to Team Lead/Management Ensure effective relationship management to support timely account settlement 3. Receipting Accurately and timeously allocate customer receipts Investigate and resolve unallocated receipts Correct misallocations daily to maintain accurate balances Ensure no receipt reversals are processed without proper authorisation Process refunds/credits only once approved Maintain accurate receipting records for audit and reconciliation purposes 4. Query Management Investigate and resolve billing, receipting and allocation queries Maintain query logs and ensure timeous resolution in line with SLA Liaise with internal departments to resolve customer issues Ensure excellent customer service at all times 5. Accounts Receivable Reconciliations Prepare accounts receivable reconciliations when required. Identify and address reconciling items promptly. Ensure accounts receivable age analysis accurately reflects all payments, invoices and credits Support month‑end close requirements through accurate reconciliations 6. Cashbook Responsibilities (As Allocated) Perform allocated cashbook processing and reconciliations Ensure no duplication of entries Investigate reconciling items and clear within acceptable timelines Maintain accurate bank‑to‑ledger reconciliations KEY FINANCIAL CONTROL REQUIREMENT It is essential for accounts receivable that all age analyses are: Accurate Correctly allocated Free from misposted or unallocated items Reconciled in line with month‑end and statutory requirements REQUIREMENTS: Matric (Grade 12) required; relevant certificate/diploma in Finance/Accounting will be advantageous. Minimum 2–3 years' experience as a Debtors Clerk/Accounts Receivable Clerk. Proven Accounts Receivable (AR) processing experience on Sage (capturing/allocations, invoicing, statements, age analysis, customer account maintenance). Strong debt collecting experience (follow-ups, payment arrangements, dispute resolution and escalation where required). Experience in property/building portfolio accounts (tenant billing and collections, arrears management, reconciliations) will be advantageous. MDA (property management system) experience is preferential. Sound understanding of credit control principles and internal controls. Intermediate Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivots, reconciliations) and strong attention to detail. SKILLS: Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and professional client/tenant engagement. Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and manage a high-volume portfolio. Reliable transport and willingness to be based in Gqeberha To submit your application kindly visit the SKG Properties career website or click on the link at: https://www.careers-page.com/skg/job/X96V3V83 Psychometric tests are required to be undertaken by shortlisted candidates. Should you not have been contacted by 15 June 2026 please consider your application unsuccessful

Responsibilities

The role focuses on managing an allocated Accounts Receivable portfolio, including billing, collections, and receipting. It also involves resolving customer queries and performing cashbook reconciliations to ensure accurate financial records.