Durbanville: Debtors Manager (Transport) posted by Merand Corbett & Associates

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Debtors Manager to join our team in Durbanville. As a key member of our finance department, you will be responsible for managing and overseeing the full debtors/accounts receivable function, ensuring accurate and timely invoicing, and proactively identifying and resolving payment disputes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the full debtors/accounts receivable function
• Ensure accurate and timeous invoicing in line with transport contracts, rate cards, PODs, SLAs, and supporting documentation
• Monitor debtor age analysis and actively manage overdue accounts to reduce debtor days and bad debt exposure
• Implement, maintain, and enforce credit control policies and procedures
• Assess customer creditworthiness, recommend credit limits, and manage ongoing credit risk
• Liaise with operations, claims, and finance teams to resolve invoicing disputes and outstanding PODs efficiently
• Prepare monthly debtors reports, cash flow forecasts, and management dashboards
• Manage escalations, payment arrangements, and legal handovers where required
• Maintain strong professional client relationships while enforcing payment terms
• Lead, supervise, and manage the debtor’s team, including workload allocation and performance monitoring
• Conduct performance reviews, coaching, and development plans for team members
• Manage attendance, leave, disciplinary matters, and compliance with labour legislation and company HR policies
• Participate in recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, automation, and internal controls

Requirements

• Matric (essential)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a debtors or accounts receivable management role
• Transport/logistics industry experience (advantageous)
• Proven experience managing and leading a team
• Strong understanding of credit management, debt collection, and accounts receivable processes
• Proficiency in accounting systems such as Sage, Pastel, SAP, or similar
• Advanced Excel skills for reporting, analysis, and forecasting
• Knowledge of South African labour legislation (advantageous)
• Strong communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills
• High attention to detail with excellent organisational and time-management abilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field