Debtors Manager

SUMMARY:
Debtors Manager

Our client, a waste management company based in the Northern Suburbs of Johannesburg, is currently recruiting for a Debtors Manager to join their team. The successful candidate should be a Debtors Management professional with over 10 years of experience driving end-to-end control of the debtors function, from strategic oversight to hands-on execution. Adept in credit control policy enforcement, dispute resolution, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure accurate billing and optimal collections.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant qualification in Accounting or Credit Management or similar.
• 10+ Years experience within a Debtors / Credit Management Function.
• Knowledge in Microsoft Navision or a similar ERP system.
• Proven Excel and reconciliation skills.

• Take full accountability for the Debtors function, ensuring both strategic direction and hands-on execution.
• Monitor the age analysis daily, proactively following up on outstanding accounts to maintain optimal collections.
• Address and resolve customer disputes and queries with professionalism, tact, and resilience.
• Develop, implement, and enforce robust credit control policies, including client vetting and regular credit limit reviews.
• Foster strong cross-functional relationships to ensure accurate and timely billing and debt collection.
• Utilise Microsoft Navision for account reconciliation, payment allocation management, and report generation.
• Prepare and present regular reports on collections performance, cash flow status, and debtor trends to senior management.
• Lead and mentor the Debtors team, driving a culture of accountability and high performance.
• Contribute significantly to cash flow forecasting and broader financial planning initiatives.
• Represent the organisation with confidence and professionalism during high-stakes or potentially confrontational negotiations.