Revenue Controller

Profile Personnel

Location
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Minimum qualification
Diploma
Closing date

First listed . Last checked at source .

In brief

**Overview** This role is for an experienced Revenue Controller within a well-established property management organization. The primary purpose is to oversee revenue management, tenant billing, credit control, and accounts receivable across a portfolio of commercial properties. The position focuses on ensuring accurate billing, effective debt collection, improved cash flow, strong tenant relationships, team leadership, debtor risk management, and compliance with lease agreements and financial controls. **What you will do** * Oversee rental income, operating cost recoveries, municipal and utilities recoveries, parking income and other lease-related revenue. * Ensure accurate tenant billing in line with lease agreements, escalations, amendments and recovery schedules. * Review billing schedules, lease terms and account discrepancies to ensure revenue accuracy and optimisation. * Develop and implement effective credit control strategies to reduce outstanding debt and improve cash flow. * Monitor aged debtors, collection performance, payment arrangements and bad debt provisions. * Manage escalated tenant disputes, complex account reconciliations and debt recovery matters. * Liaise with legal representatives regarding debt collection, liquidations, evictions and legal proceedings. * Prepare financial reports on collections, arrears, forecasted payments and debtor risk. * Lead, mentor and develop the Accounts Receivable team and supervisors, ensuring accountability and performance. * Build and maintain professional relationships with tenants, particularly high-value commercial clients. * Collaborate with Property Management, Leasing, Finance and Legal teams to resolve account-related matters. * Identify opportunities to improve processes, automate workflows and strengthen internal controls. * Ensure compliance with lease agreements, company policies, audit requirements and relevant legislation. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A degree, diploma or relevant work experience in Accounting, Finance, Property Studies, Business Management or a related field. * Minimum 3–5 years' experience in credit control, revenue management, accounts receivable, finance or commercial property finance. * At least 3 years' supervisory or management experience. * Experience managing large debtor books and high-value commercial tenant accounts. * Experience in commercial property management, real estate or property administration will be highly advantageous. * Strong understanding of commercial lease administration, tenant recoveries, credit risk and debt collection processes. * Knowledge of property management accounting principles, revenue recognition and account reconciliations. * Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with property management systems. * Experience with Sage 300 or an equivalent financial system. * Strong financial reporting and data analysis capabilities. **Who should apply** An experienced professional with strong leadership, team management, and staff development abilities is sought. The ideal candidate should possess excellent analytical, problem-solving, and financial management skills, coupled with a high attention to detail for revenue accuracy. They should be effective in negotiation, conflict resolution, and debt recovery, demonstrating excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong relationship management, and customer service orientation. The role requires someone who is results-driven, focused on collections, cash flow, and revenue optimisation, with high levels of integrity, accountability, and professionalism, capable of managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/revenue-controller-profile-personnel Source: myjobmag

Summary drafted with AI assistance from the original advert. The advert itself is the authority — how we use AI.

At a glance

  • At least 3 years of experience.
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Sage / Pastel
  • Customer service

Extracted automatically from the advert; confirm requirements on the original listing.

Job description

Job Description * A well-established property management organisation is seeking an experienced Revenue Controller to oversee revenue management, tenant billing, credit control and accounts receivable across a portfolio of commercial properties. * The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate billing, effective debt collection, improved cash flow and strong tenant relationships. The role also involves leading and developing the Accounts Receivable team, managing debtor risk and ensuring compliance with lease agreements and financial controls. Key Responsibilities * Oversee rental income, operating cost recoveries, municipal and utilities recoveries, parking income and other lease-related revenue. * Ensure accurate tenant billing in line with lease agreements, escalations, amendments and recovery schedules. * Review billing schedules, lease terms and account discrepancies to ensure revenue accuracy and optimisation. * Develop and implement effective credit control strategies to reduce outstanding debt and improve cash flow. * Monitor aged debtors, collection performance, payment arrangements and bad debt provisions. * Manage escalated tenant disputes, complex account reconciliations and debt recovery matters. * Liaise with legal representatives regarding debt collection, liquidations, evictions and legal proceedings. * Prepare financial reports on collections, arrears, forecasted payments and debtor risk. * Lead, mentor and develop the Accounts Receivable team and supervisors, ensuring accountability and performance. * Build and maintain professional relationships with tenants, particularly high-value commercial clients. * Collaborate with Property Management, Leasing, Finance and Legal teams to resolve account-related matters. * Identify opportunities to improve processes, automate workflows and strengthen internal controls. * Ensure compliance with lease agreements, company policies, audit requirements and relevant legislation. Requirements * A degree, diploma or relevant work experience in Accounting, Finance, Property Studies, Business Management or a related field. * Minimum 3–5 years' experience in credit control, revenue management, accounts receivable, finance or commercial property finance. * At least 3 years' supervisory or management experience. * Experience managing large debtor books and high-value commercial tenant accounts. * Experience in commercial property management, real estate or property administration will be highly advantageous. * Strong understanding of commercial lease administration, tenant recoveries, credit risk and debt collection processes. * Knowledge of property management accounting principles, revenue recognition and account reconciliations. * Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with property management systems. * Experience with Sage 300 or an equivalent financial system. * Strong financial reporting and data analysis capabilities. Skills & Competencies * Strong leadership, team management and staff development abilities. * Excellent analytical, problem-solving and financial management skills. * High attention to detail and a strong focus on revenue accuracy. * Effective negotiation, conflict resolution and debt recovery skills. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Strong relationship management and customer service orientation. * Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. * Results-driven approach with a focus on collections, cash flow and revenue optimisation. * High levels of integrity, accountability and professionalism.

Before you apply

  • Confirm the requirements and closing date on the original listing (myjobmag). SPANi lists vacancies from other sites and may not reflect last-minute changes.
  • Legitimate employers do not charge application, registration or training fees.
  • Don't send your ID or bank details before you have confirmed the employer is real.

Also listed on: myjobmag, myjobmag, myjobmag, myjobmag.

How to spot a job scam

Before you apply

  • Read the full advert and confirm you meet the minimum requirements before applying.
  • Tailor your CV headline and most recent experience to the job title and key skills.
  • Note the closing date and reference number, and keep a copy of what you submit.
  • Apply only through the employer or job board link — never pay to apply.

Similar roles

Accounting & Finance

Finance Clerk Production

Eastern Cape Department Of Human SettlementsEast London, Eastern CapeR237 453 per year

: National Senior Certificate/NQF level 4 with accounting as a subject and no experience. Knowledge of Public Finance and Grants Frameworks, Human Settlements policy and legislative environment. Good communication skills, report writing, financial and analytical as well as the ability to work in a team.

Get new accounting & finance jobs in eastern cape by email

Free. No account needed. Unsubscribe with one click.

We only use your email to send this alert. See our privacy policy.