
Credit Controller - eBilling Specialist
- Pretoria, Gauteng
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Interpret and apply client billing guidelines including LEDES formats, UTBMS codes, tariffs and standard instructions.
- Upload invoices to client-specific eBilling platforms (e.g. Serengeti, Tymetrix, Onit, CounselLink, Ariba, etc).
- Resolve eBilling rejections and queries promptly, ensuring resubmissions within 24 hours.
- Liaise with fee earners and legal support staff to ensure billing accuracy and compliance.
- Maintain and update eBilling client profiles in internal systems (CMS and eBilling Matrix), including:
- Ensure onboarding of new clients includes accurate documentation standing instructions, communication to the firm and system updates.
- Monitor and reconcile client account statements.
- Follow up on outstanding payments and escalate overdue accounts to relevant stakeholders.
- Record all client communications and collection activities in CMS.
- Coordinate with relationship attorneys to support collection efforts.
- Process refunds and request write-offs where applicable.
- Manage consolidated billing and finalize prebills for designated accounts.
- Retrieve remittance details from portals and ensure timely and accurate payment allocation.
- Distribute special statements to clients within the first four working days of each month.
- Track and report costs associated with eBilling platforms.
- Submit invoices for portal usage and ensure timely payment.
- Assist with month-end financial tasks and reporting.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
- Proven ability to build relationships with internal stakeholders and clients.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective time management and ability to work under pressure.
- Solid understanding of debt collection principles and bookkeeping.
- Proficient in data entry and record-keeping.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel).
- Experience with legal billing platforms and financial systems
- Matric, including Accounting and Mathematics
- Relevant Credit Control Diploma / similar
- 5+ years of prior experience in a legal or professional services environment.
- Familiarity with eBilling platforms and legal billing standards.
- Understanding of law firm billing cycles and client relationship dynamics.
- Clear criminal and credit history (must be disclosed upfront)